Longest Week Ever

I'm about 103% sure this was the longest week ever. Not only was it Communication Week at WT, a week of events focused on the Communication Department for which I served on the planning committee, but I also had my wisdom teeth taken out on Thursday. Because of this, I had to get in some of my hours for the week early. I continued working on several varying designs, including the shield. On Wednesday evening, I met with Bobby to let him see everything I had been working on. After seeing all of them, we decided to go forward with the shield as the basis for the logo because it makes the most sense in representing a medical company. However, we also took components from a couple of my other designs and decided to sort of mesh it all together. I went in on Thursday morning for my wisdom teeth extraction and I was pretty nervous. They put me under anesthetia and it was over before I knew it. That entire day is a blur. But I do remember crying a lot because of the blood and pain. Before the surgery, I thought I would be able to work some on Friday, but little did I know I was only fooling myself. I spent the next four days in a sedated daze. I'm feeling better today, but still not completely back up to speed. I have a Media Law exam this morning, then I'm going back home to rest. I'm going to need it because tomorrow I will have to get back to work on finishing the logo. Bobby asked that I do my best to have it done this week so I can begin working on a brochure since the demand for one is rising. This week is probably going to be a long one too, but at least in the case of my wisdom teeth situation, it's all downhill from here.

Take 2

I started over this week and made another attempt at coming up with a logo. I started designing one that used a shield to represent the medical field, but once I started filling it with the typography, I wasn't sure if I liked it. So I stepped back and asked the owner, Bobby, if he liked it.

He said he did, but suggested that I made the outline of the shield a little less prominent. I did and he was right. The shield looks better, but I'm still not completely happy with direction of the inside contents so I set it aside for now.

After giving me feedback on the shield, Bobby did some research of his own and found a few examples of logos that he liked. He said that he thinks simpler is better. I'm glad he thinks so, because I completely agree.

Now I'm just working to come up with something simple yet dynamic. I've set my focus more on the typography aspect of the logo rather than the surroundings. Perhaps 'Take 3' will be more promising. After all, the third time's the charm.

Starting Anew

Last Tuesday I started my internship with Harvest 3. Harvest 3 is a new medical supply company in Canyon. Because the company is still in start-up, they had a need to be branded. During the duration of my internship, I will be doing much of the media design for the company including designing a logo, implementing it in business cards and company letterhead, and I will also be designing their website. After taking Dr. Kinsky's Media Design class last semester, I feel confident that I can successfully accomplish these goals.

Last week, I discussed the expectations of the logo with the company. They want the logo to have an old Craftsman-style feel to it. So I spent the first day doing extensive research on design in the Craftsman and Arts & Crafts eras. After I completed my research, I began sketching some rough designs of logos.

So far I've only completed one design and it had mixed reception. The owner didn't feel that it had the look he wants. He told me that he hoped he hadn't offended me, but I assured him that he hadn't as that is a big part of design.

Now I am moving forward with new designs. Hopefully I am able to come up with something this week that is more in the direction of what the owner is looking for. Then I can tweak whichever design he chooses and begin implementing it. I'm really looking forward to creating a design that will represent Harvest 3.

New Beginnings

A lot has changed in the last week and a half. I have both closed old doors and opened new ones. 


I left the company I had been with for the last six and a half years to pursue an internship opportunity for a new company in Canyon, which I start on Tuesday. It was a hard decision to make, but it was time. This is my last semester of college and I think no longer having a full-time job will give me the push I need to find a job in my industry after graduation. I have to admit that packing up my office and the finality of it all was sad. This company has been a big part of my life over the last few years and my coworkers have become part of my family. It felt like an end, but it's really a new beginning. I'm ready for a new adventure. 


Speaking of adventure, I embarked upon another new adventure last Thursday. My boyfriend and I took a long weekend trip to Colorado this weekend. On Thursday, we drove up to the Royal Gorge and I was in complete awe. But as we got the the middle of the bridge over the Royal Gorge, my boyfriend asked me to marry him. Of course I said yes! It was snowing and beautiful and perfect. I still feel like it was all a dream, and I absolutely can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him. I've been waiting a long time to find someone like him and this will be the adventure of a lifetime. 


Here's to new beginnings!