Iva-Mae B's Senior Project Blog

Project Title: Graphic Designers: Masters of Branding and Communication BASIS Advisor: Kimberly Weaver Internship Location: Sadie Sarti Design Co Onsite Mentor: Tim Devey/Sadie Sarti, Creative Director/Owner

Project Abstract

Logos, commercials, ads, billboards, etc. From Chester Cheetah sprinting across your Cheetos bag to the iconic Apple logo, graphic designers execute a wide variety of projects. As someone who has always had an interest in art, I find that graphic design takes an interesting twist on what it means to be an artist. But what exactly does “graphic design” incapsulate? And what can I, a high school senior, begin learning about this world now before I even go to college? That brings me to my project. For the past ten weeks, I have been interning with graphic designer Tim Devey and at Sadie Sarti Design Co, which has given me a comprehensive introduction to the world of graphic design. I have learned a lot and accomplished a variety of projects, which have made me much more adept at Adobe applications and capable of working through all sorts of designs. I have worked on flyers, social media posts, business cards, on and offboarding client packets, and even a book, giving me a look into what it is like to work freelance, as well as in a studio. Along with my internships, I have been conducting research and working on one culminating project: developing my own brand. I have designed my own logo and created a brand guide which I will present as part of my final product, along with some Ivy Bosley Design brand items, such as stickers, T-shirts, etc. With all of these experiences, I have learned more about what it takes to design and create a product, work through a project, and think like a graphic designer, providing me with incomparable experience for a future in graphic design.