This Just In: The Class of 2017

This year we have unanimously chosen 35 new graphic design majors from the 48 applicants who submitted portfolios. We are making history as we double our program by introducing a 2nd cohort and we’re glad you these designers are part of this momentous event.  It's going to be a very interesting couple of years for sure as we break new ground with a larger group of design majors.

Here is the proposed graduating class of 2017 in Graphic Design, in no particular order:
1. Ben Matthews
2. Shaun Whitlock
3. Colin Egan
4. Elizabeth Tello
5. Morgan Pirkle
6. Hyunjin Bae
7. Mallory Keeler
8. Andy Glen
9. Lisa Gargan
10. Rachael Garton
11. Alexandria Ng
12. Taylor Asire
13. Brian Askew
14. Jeshua Kent Anies
15. Kalib Moore
16. Christina Boyt
17. Kalyssa Fuentes
18. Luke Gomez
19. Betsabe Cruz-Alcazar
20. Nicholas Sheridan
21. Deana Mounajjed
22. Quincy Wise
23. Dania Turki
24. Haley Brown
25. Indigo Whately
26. Angella Willie
27. Taniesha White
28. Katie Jones
29. Mary Chriselle Manabat
30. Jeremiah Henry
31. Peter Schneider
32. Rachel Bjorn
33.Blake Vasquez
34. Nicole Riale
35. Marianna Gunther

Thank You Graham, Jason, Joss and Vichhika

What a wonderful gesture of support and inclusion by Graham, Jason, Joss and Vichhika
as 48 Sophomores turned in their portfolios for review yesterday in 468. This act of kindness and camaraderie is just the kind of spirit we need in our program. I can't tell you how much it meant to me and the rest of the faculty to see your enthusiasm for others who follow you as Seniors!

Final Critique : A few candid shots

 

Monday's Class

I know it was a work day this past monday but here's who showed up.  I hope that means that the final critique on Wednesday will be incredible. Don't be late. If you are late or tardy to the final critique you will not receive a grade for the final project.  Once I start critique that is considered late. See course syllabus for further information if you have questions!

2015 PromaxBDA Student Challenge Story Winner: Andrew Chen

Congratulations to Andrew Chen for winning 1st prize in the International 2015 PromaxBDA Student Story Challenge!

Out of 50+ international submissions and reviews from a selected jury across our membership, “Design Like A Human” is this year’s winner! Andrew will receive:

-A $1,500 cash stipend from PromaxBDA

-PromaxBDA Award

-Full registration to The Conference 2015 (info here: https://www.promaxbda.org/events/current-events/promaxbda-the-conference-2015-landing )

-One seat at Student Portfolio Night and HR Roundtable at the Conference (info here: https://www.promaxbda.org/events/current-events/student-portfolio-night-2015 )

-Winner recognition on the PromaxBDA website

-Year membership in the PromaxBDA

 Way to go Andrew!  Here is his entry that is eloquently written and beautifully crafted.

 

Some designer just lost their job

The Ultimate Save

Congrats to Evan Luza: A Recipient of The Dean's Art Award 2015

Congratulations to Evan Luza!
This just in! Evan won 2nd place in this year's Dean's Art Award! There were only 2 winners for this cash award and Evan's work will be on display throughout his senior year in the Dean's office where they have an exhibition gallery set up for the public to visit. The committee loved all 5 illustrations he created for the theme "Momentum" and has asked if they could display all 5 works in the Dean's Office throughout 2015-2016.  Evan currently has work on display from this past year in the Dean's office where he was given Honorable Mention.

Again, talent and creativity doesn't go unnoticed and is ultimately rewarded through hard work, dedication, passion, talent and persistence.  Congrats again Evan! 

All work courtesy of Mr. Evan Luza

Junior Design Majors Rocked the House at Juried Student Exhibition

Graphic Designers Rule at GSU! 
I couldn't be more proud of all of you and the entire class in how all of you have progressed this past year with such verve and talent. It's certainly a class that you should be proud of and this is only the beginning. You have an entire senior year to raise the bar even higher for yourself and others. It's simply amazing.
 
Congrats to Graham Robson for receiving The Susan Babush Scholarship in Graphic Design; Katie Welch for receiving The Andrew West Memorial Scholarship; Jonathan Splitlog for receiving The Mark Phillips Scholarship; Joss Wakamo for receiving The 2015 Graphic Design Faculty Award; and Caitlin Joyce for being a nominee for the Dean Dwyer Award; and to all the other graphic designers who were a part of this years successful Juried Student Exhibition. *Thanks to Paige Taylor for this photo!

Congrats on those who got selected for the 2015 Juried Student Art Exhibiton

Annakate Auten
Chance Imagery
Senior

Hyunjin Bae
JapanFest Event Poster
Sophomore

George Baker II
The Beard
Senior

Andres Burton
Joanna Newsom Event Poster
Junior

Mirely Cabral
MadMen Promo Poster
Senior

Dakota Dahl
Remember Your Roots
Human
Senior

Andy Glen
Andy Glen Sculpture
Sophomore

Arnel Hasanovic
Say Something, We're Listening
Senior
 
Caitlin Joyce
Oh, Pun it! Sketchbook
Junior

Mallory Keeler
Take Part in the Fun
Sophomore

Nick Morrison
The Machine
Senior

Joss Wakamo
Blood of Grapes Wine
Decades Poster 
Senior

More CD/DVD Packaging Examples

Adobe: Photoshop's 25th Anniversary

What would have created for the 25th Anniversary of Adobe Photoshop?

Some Packaging DVD/Album Collections from the Past

Courtesy Annakate Auten