Summer

Summer has been in full swing seeing that it has been a month since I have graduated already.  I have to admit, that with everything I have been up to, it feels like it has been a month!  Lately I have been doing a ton of yard work & gardening for a lady that lives close by and sometimes with my dad.  It has essentially been my resource for fast cash;)  Other than that I have still been tackling the job search process.  Overall, I have been learning a lot, but I haven't been able to land an exciting graphic design job quite yet.  This week coming up is a big one, so any luck sent my way is very much appreciated!


I drove to DC last week for an informational interview with a company I applied to about a month ago.  Going down there, seeing the office, and meeting with one of the principles was one of the absolute best things I could have done... it was worth the drive!  I received a lot of valuable feedback on my portfolio and had a good conversation about career advice.  The following day I attempted to go to Philly but only got about half way due to a leaking tire stem:(  I'll attempt to make the haul again this week!


I'm really looking forward to landing a job, grabbing an apartment, and getting some experience under my belt.  I'm feeling pretty adventurous to move away from home, and I am hoping something pulls through pretty quickly.  Of course, you always need a bit of patients, so it has been a learning experience trying to find that happy medium.  Anyways, be sure to stay tuned as I hope I can match up with some awesome opportunities:)


Happy Summer.

Thesis Documentation Photos

Below are a few photos during MICA's ArtWalk on Thursday, May 10.

Share: Installed

Below are a few images of my Thesis exhibition Share.  Some are before the exhibition, and others are the remains after ArtWalk.  The last few reveal how intense the scene was when people frantically searched for their own trading cards and those of their friends.  If I can ever get through the crowd to tidy up the display, I hope to get a few images of how the display looks when clean and organized.  What a success!

Share Video Documentation

Share, 2012 compiles the public online identities of the graduating class of 2012 at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Collectivity, the multiple, bulk, authenticity, and privacy are all notions explored in Share within a social media context. This video documents the memorabilia vendor-like display of this piece.  You can also view Share in HD on Vimeo and Youtube.

Exhibition Drop-Off Tomorrow!

Wow.  I am in shock that tomorrow is the day to drop off work to be installed for the 2012 Commencement Show.  Somehow what always seemed so far away, is suddenly right in my face.  Everything is beginning to seem a little less surreal, finally.  


I am in a really good place right now, extremely hopeful on the future, and I am looking forward to the next step.  Graduation is in 8 days, and this week in between now and then will be busier than I know, considering I have to prepare and set up for the exhibition, have a thesis gallery talk, participate in ArtWalk, and attend a few meetings to wrap up everything.  After the 14th I hope to focus on packing, moving out of my apartment, and preparing to venture to my new opportunity that is still a blur.  Of course, I do not want to entirely reveal where I am in the job search process on this public blog since it is very much a waiting game.  However, once something is final, I'll be sure to post!

Below are a few extra images and detail photographs of the stationary system for the Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania branding.

Shrewsbury!

My Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania lifestyle brand book has officially arrived today from Blurb, which was a surprise... I love the speedy delivery! Images of the 24 page standard landscape book (10"x8") will hopefully be posted within a week or two. Until then, feel free to look at the spread thumbnails below.  (First and last images are the image-wrapped hardcover.) I have officially completed my Branding works, the end is near, and it is so surreal...