So I’ve been keeping pretty busy, trying to find a job as the last weeks of school are slowly winding down.  It’s crazy that a couple years ago I was sitting back in Tucson designing puzzle boxes for Masterpieces.  It seems like a spilt second and lightyears away – at the same time. SCAD has definitely been an experience.  I’ve met some great friends,  learned quite a bit, and I am glad to get back to working.  I love designing and its amazing that I can actually do this for a living.

As I am sending out resumes and portfolios, school is making sure I keep busy. I am currently working on a package redesign for Swiss Army Knives.  When I get further down the road in the design I’ll post up my thoughts on the project.  But so far, I am really digging what is coming from thsi project.  The package is really simple, but I have many ideas and reasoning for my design.  I can’t wait to share that when I have it finished. It also gives me a chance to use the laser die-cutter here at SCAD.  In business we are working on an Identity for a small business here in town.  As well as a poster for the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament.  Since we’ve only had about a week of class, all of this stuff is in the early stages.

At Indulge, I have been working on random signs here and there.  Above is a tent paper sign we used on the tables – all the plates and utensils were bio-degradable.  It is pretty neat to have complete freedom in design.  I really dig the look of these signs and the butcher paper (yay texture).  Also the varying events make for interesting changes in design solutions. From Indulge, I met my friend Paige and I am working with her to develop a brand identity for herself.  She is a jewley major here at SCAD and after discussing with her some styles she liked, I went to work.  Alot of the stuff she was into had a Victorian wallpaper look to it.  So I decided to go along those routes.  I will be developing her logo, business card, and website over the coming months.  Below is a sample of what I am working on for this.  The logo itself is made up of her initals  – ‘P’ and ‘B’ for Paige Barbee.  Couple with that is tools of the trade for her.  Including a goldsmith’s hammer and a jeweler’s saw.  I surrounded this by a Victorian looking wallpaper that has elements of her previous works in it.  Some of these things include a scarab, pills, and a ring.  I wanted to make sure the background has a purpose, or meant something to the artist.  This background will also serve for the website later on in a simplified form.  Anyways, let me know what people think.