Final Portfolio

 




As my final blog post, I am publishing a complete portfolio. This is a collection of all my works from FMX 210. I will always look back on my time in this class as a time of self-discovery and self-improvement. I became more tenacious, patient, and better at problem-solving. 

    The portfolio still incorporates fun yet subtle colors that I think incorporate into all of my pieces well.  The shapes in the background of each page were designed to draw the viewer's eye to the work. At first, I was concerned that I'd make it too busy, but I'm happy with the way that I was able to maintain my colors and focus on the works being showcased. Throughout the semester, I have been immensely inspired by color, words, and my past relationships. I am very passionate about taking those inspirations with me to future projects I intend to complete outside of this class with the new skills I have obtained

    It was a difficult semester, with COVID-19 preventing us from having face-to-face class and not always being able to reach out and get help when needed for a project. I felt more frustration near the end, but alas we have made it! I am grateful for all that I have learned. I look forward to my next design/production class, Digital Media and Design for Communication. 

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