KAYLEE PRUNTY EDGE PROJECT
REFLECT
WHAT I LEARNED
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I’ve learned a lot about the design process. My basic knowledge of color theory, typography, and visual icons was improved. I also became a faster worker and more disciplined in my decisions. Finally, I think I became better at translating an intangible personality of a company into a tangible, visible identity.
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I learned that even though I can lead an entire project on my own, I would not want to do it in the future. It was hard to work on this project as the “top dog” - meaning that I was pretty much the only one with the experience and knowledge needed to complete it. I had no one in the Writing Center to turn to when I needed advice or a critique. Because of this, I have learned that I prefer to work in teams where there is a strong leader to help me.
"The end result is only as good as the lessons that were learned"
-John Smith
TAKING THIS INTO THE FUTURE
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All the work I’ve put into this style guide will be worthless unless the Writing Center implements it in the years to come. I did not know how difficult it would be to create something that I knew might be a wasted effort. I sincerely hope that this style guide will be not be wasted, but no matter what happens, this project was a valuable lesson because I know I will face this situation again when I work with clients.
This project taught me dedication. It was a project that had to be intentional, meaning it had to be founded in research. Essentially that means that I couldn’t just pull some logo off of Pinterest and call it good. These skills that I developed will be invaluable to me in my future career as a graphic designer because learning how to tailor each project to the particular needs of a client is a very important skill.