Student Blog

  • My thoughts on PR Design. 

    After this semester, I realize how much design plays a factor in very simple tasks we’re set to expect getting deeper into the profession. It’s become clear how important learning and utilizing tools are to practicing public relations, and this class has been a key stepping stone in being more effective in my design skills. …

  • Mastering Digital Communication

    For any practitioner, including myself, learning about how to utilize a digital publication like an e-newsletter can only see benefits. On top of these, learning how to properly express your thoughts or teach what you know through presentations made through powerpoint and also extend your skills for the better.  Here’s what I’ve discovered with my…

  • Brochures: Getting it Right

    For me, getting a Brochure right meant two things, clear copy and clear visuals.  Brochures are really familiar for me, as they probably are for tons of other people. They’re simple to navigate and can contain a lot of information given the compact format. It can be used to sell, advertise, inform and so much…

  • Trouble with Newsletters

    My time with InDesign so far has been great. However, I think I may need a lot more time practicing in terms of formatting my layouts for text-heavy pieces of material like a Newsletter. Getting around blocks of text. One of the reasons I had so much trouble with this type of assignment was definitely…

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • My time with a social media campaign.

    I had many things in mind while developing my designs for my social media campaign. The one thing I felt was the most important was the brevity of my message. It was hard for me at first deciding what I was going to write, but I eventually landed on being informational, and describing in a…