Monday, September 10, 2012

Timeline Progress #1.


2/9
  • Research for logo
  • Design the logo
  • Briefing for Kancil Award
3/9
  • Show the meaning of Vertex
  • Present the logo design
  • Updating blog
5/9
  • Show new designed/updated logo
  • Updating blog

10/9
  • Show ideas/concept for Kancil Award
  • Show portfolio
  • Show three new idea for exhibition
12/9
  • Present draft for Kancil Award
  • Standby questionaries for Kancil Award
  • Design three new designs for portfolio


Things to show for my portfolio...with three new items.

I got lots of goodies that I've done throughout my years in college...and there are most likely around 10 to 15 items that I want to show for my exhibition. Without further ado here's some:

  1. Interactive Web  - Madonna
  2. Web Design - Drifting Website
  3. Photography - A series of pictures
  4. Typography 1 - Custom Font
  5. Typography 2 - Sword
  6. Typography 3 - Butterfly
  7. 3D Work 1 - War Robot
  8. 3D Work 2 - Simple Robot
  9. 3D Work 3 - Sony Ericsson Handphone
  10. Vector Work 1 - T-Shirt Design
  11. Vector Work 2 - Car Sticker Design
  12. Vector Work 3 - Logitech G25
  13. Company Design - Banner, Business Card, Logo
And for the three new stuff that I'll be adding for my exhibition, those would be:
  1. Interactive Web - Drifting Website
  2. Vector Work - Car
  3. Design - Magazine Cover
Hopefully will add few more item for the exhibition as this isn't the final one.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Hello again, logo.


And here comes the second part where I managed to improve my design and come up with another idea.

Idea #3
Basically an improved version of Idea #1 where I changed the colours, effect and the overall impact to the logo.

I've decided to change the colour to a more monotone hue, to make it look more professional. Can be improved with brushed chrome effect to enhance the "wow" effect on the logo. 
Idea #4

This is my favorite design of all and I really hope it get chosen. I got my inspiration from the 70's style retro and 80's pixel style where everything is funky and colourful.

I decided to go against the usual triangle shape where vertex is usually associated and use square shaped typography instead. The idea here is that designing can be fun and doesn't necessarily mean you have to stuck with one meaning.

So here you go, my second post on logos. Hopefully either one of these will get chosen by the respective lecturer.



Logo Designing...

Here's some of the brain-killing ideas I've come up with. Might come up with few more ideas or improve the current design.



Idea #1

The above designed logo was inspired by the shape of vertex angle, where it means "two line segments join or meet, where two lines intersect (cross), or any appropriate combination of rays, segments and lines that result in two straight "sides" meeting at one place." 

In order to enhance the meaning I decided to come out with a triangle-shape designed typography logo. The colours represent the variety of ideas and nature of graphic design where each of us have a different creative idea and mindset.




Idea #2

The second logo was more towards simplicity and minimalism. I created a V-shaped logo complete with triangle on top. The red colour in the V represents IACT (because IACT primary colour is red) and the black represent the vertex point. 

And if you look at different angle the V-shaped logo actually looks like a Tick  or known as Check Mark (). In the logo it means "we have reached a point where our work is done and is ready to be showcased to the public or client."
Hopefully this gives you some insight on the meaning and where I got the inspiration from.

What is Vertex?

From dictionary:

    vertex
    noun /ˈvərˌteks/ 
    vertexes, plural; vertices, plural

    1. The highest point; the top or apex

      • The crown of the head

        • Each angular point of a polygon, polyhedron, or other figure

          • A meeting point of two lines that form an angle

            • The point at which an axis meets a curve or surface


            For me vertex represents the angle where a two line meets. It usually looks like triangle, so most of my design will have triangle-shaped typography or logo to justify the meaning of vertex. Plus when you utter the word vertex, it sounds edgy when you say it. Something sharp and pointy. 

            In order to translate it into visual, check the next post on logo design.


          Introducing...


          Sup peeps, welcome to my exhibition blog!


          Short intro on myself, name is Zamil Syaheer, 19 years old and currently studying Diploma in Creative Multimedia at IACT College. This blog is solely for the purpose of sharing my work, pictures, ideas and the journey towards my graphic exhibition showcase.


          Subject name is Professional Portfolio and Design Exhibition Showcase 2012. Our task is to showcase our work (duh) to clients, public and of course lecturers.

          I hope I can do my best and impress everyone of you.

          Thanks.