Know Your Software - Efficient Design

Understanding how to use software: In today's technical society software is an essential tool of our trade. Understanding the capabilities of software and the advantages of one over the other and the  techniques used in the professional world, will maximize the power of software tools. Have an expert understanding of how essential software will enable you to faster and more efficiently execute concepts.

Media Variety - Graphic Communication

Working with a variety of media: Experienced graphic designers utilize an array of vehicles communicate concepts. A variety of vehicles and formats, AKA, corporate identity, web design, publication design, advertising, collateral materials, presentation materials, and much offers unique advantages over a single media source. Knowledge and experience in a variety of formats is essential in effective communication.

Conceptualizing: Graphic Communication

Conceptualizing:  Graphic design is a solution to business-communication problems. Designers are often given the responsibility of creating or building a company’s vision into a tangible, visual, written form.  The end result must clearly and appropriately communicate to a targeted audience.  Key to success is a grounded understanding the company, their competition, and their audience.

Faneuil Hall - Neoclassical Style

Faneuil Hall

Structures built in the Neoclassical style come from inspirations of
ancient Greece and Roman cultures. Some of the key features of
the structures in this style are domed roof, triangular pediment,
symmetrical shape.

Location: Boston, MA
Build: 1762 ,1805
Architect: Charles Bulfinch
Style: Neoclassical
Material: Brick
Type: Meeting Hall

Belle Meade Plantation - Greek Revival Style

Belle Meade Plantation

Known best by their strong square or rounded columns the Greek
Revival Style is seen quite often and associated with many
southern plantations homes. The symmetrical design also utilized
narrow rectangular windows around the front entry way as well as
featuring a large front porch.

Location: Nashville, TN
Build: 1853
Architect: William Giles Harding
Style: Greek Revival
Material: N/A
Type: Plantation Home

Wells-Thorn House - Georgian Style

Wells-Thorn House

The Georgian style reveals how America began to show gradual
prosperity. People began to abandon the strict religious convictions
that were once paramount to the early colonists. The structures
began to offer more comfort, style and beauty with their soaring
steeples, bright white exteriors and large windows. The structures
built in this style follow ridged symmetry on both the interior and
exterior.

Location: Deerfield, MA
Build: 1751
Architect: Unknown
Style: Georgian
Material: Wood
Type: Home

Old Ship Meeting House - Midieval

Old Ship Meeting House

This large structure was built as a community meeting
house. The original square design was an open floor plan
that supported the roof with three large trusses that
resembled naval construction, which coined the name “Old
Ship Church.”

Location: Hingham, MA
Build: 1618
Architect: Unknown
Style: Post Medieval
Material: Wood
Type: Religious

English Wigwam

English Wigwam

The early settlers adopted many practices of the Native Americans. Their
need for shelter led them to build makeshift wigwams in the hillsides
similar to the native neighbors. These mud hut type structures were soon
replaced with more of a traditional English structure.

Location: Salem, MA
Build: 17th Century
Architect: Unknown
Style: Wigwam
Material: Wood
Type:Home