Graphic Design Products
Ngoc Nguyen, 8th grade
Henry Moss Middle School
Graphic Design
Business Card
Recently, our school media specialist traveled to the ALA Midwinter convention. She noticed many librarians were giving out business cards with their contact information and realized that she needed one as well! She came to me and asked me to make a fun business card that would provide her needed information as well as express her personality.
I created the business card on a website that is perfect for graphic design, Canva.com. I found a business card template and started with a white, blank page.
Our school media specialist gave me a list of all of the information that she would like to be available on the card. One item it had to include was the KASL logo. I changed the logo to a .png file so it would have a transparent background and I could make it bigger on the business card.
To start out, I used zig-zag lines to make a chevron pattern on the left side of the card. I had quite a difficult time while making the chevron pattern. Sometimes the lines wouldn’t match up and since everything was so compact, I would accidentally select other objects I didn’t intend to move. I found a curvy shape and made it large enough so that it would cover the whole right side of the card, where I would put all of the information.
The next step was to add all of the information. I placed my teacher’s name in a fancy shape with her twitter handle below. I made sure to read Twitter’s brand guidelines so I could incorporate it into the business card. Then, I added the rest of details such as her school, website, and email. When I saw that she wanted her website on the card, I figured that it wouldn’t fit and would just complicate things so I converted the website into a scannable QR Code. I added a circle between where the chevron lines and the curvy shape met and placed the logo inside.
Business cards are very small so it was hard to narrow down what I wanted to do and make sure everything on it would be clear. I love how this project would help my teacher and have a real life benefit!
Henry Moss Middle School
Graphic Design
Business Card
Recently, our school media specialist traveled to the ALA Midwinter convention. She noticed many librarians were giving out business cards with their contact information and realized that she needed one as well! She came to me and asked me to make a fun business card that would provide her needed information as well as express her personality.
I created the business card on a website that is perfect for graphic design, Canva.com. I found a business card template and started with a white, blank page.
Our school media specialist gave me a list of all of the information that she would like to be available on the card. One item it had to include was the KASL logo. I changed the logo to a .png file so it would have a transparent background and I could make it bigger on the business card.
To start out, I used zig-zag lines to make a chevron pattern on the left side of the card. I had quite a difficult time while making the chevron pattern. Sometimes the lines wouldn’t match up and since everything was so compact, I would accidentally select other objects I didn’t intend to move. I found a curvy shape and made it large enough so that it would cover the whole right side of the card, where I would put all of the information.
The next step was to add all of the information. I placed my teacher’s name in a fancy shape with her twitter handle below. I made sure to read Twitter’s brand guidelines so I could incorporate it into the business card. Then, I added the rest of details such as her school, website, and email. When I saw that she wanted her website on the card, I figured that it wouldn’t fit and would just complicate things so I converted the website into a scannable QR Code. I added a circle between where the chevron lines and the curvy shape met and placed the logo inside.
Business cards are very small so it was hard to narrow down what I wanted to do and make sure everything on it would be clear. I love how this project would help my teacher and have a real life benefit!
Emilee Grimes, 8th grade
Henry Moss Middle School
Graphic Design
Emmy's Vinyl Designz
I created this order form so I would have a more professional looking way for customers to order from my online monogram shop. I love this design because I can see exactly what customers would like to order! I included images at the bottom of the order form so customers can see some of the designs I have created.
I used Canva to create this order form. I took the pictures myself and typed in the information I would need from each customer for each order.
To make each vinyl sticker, I start my monogramming machine to prepare it for cutting vinyl. Next, I check the order form to see what the customer needs.
For example, if they are ordering a “Kentucky Home” sticker, I will go through the pictures the monogramming machine program has. I click on the image I need and it appears on the canvas. After that, I get a textbox to type “Home” and I attach it to the Kentucky template. Next, I cut out an accurate size of the chosen vinyl color. I then place it on the gripper mat and load it into the machine. After it cuts, I unload it and peel off the excess vinyl. Finally, I apply a piece of transfer tape onto the cut out vinyl. Finally, it is ready to be delivered to the customer!
I love having my own business as I've been able to learn about design and customer service!
Henry Moss Middle School
Graphic Design
Emmy's Vinyl Designz
I created this order form so I would have a more professional looking way for customers to order from my online monogram shop. I love this design because I can see exactly what customers would like to order! I included images at the bottom of the order form so customers can see some of the designs I have created.
I used Canva to create this order form. I took the pictures myself and typed in the information I would need from each customer for each order.
To make each vinyl sticker, I start my monogramming machine to prepare it for cutting vinyl. Next, I check the order form to see what the customer needs.
For example, if they are ordering a “Kentucky Home” sticker, I will go through the pictures the monogramming machine program has. I click on the image I need and it appears on the canvas. After that, I get a textbox to type “Home” and I attach it to the Kentucky template. Next, I cut out an accurate size of the chosen vinyl color. I then place it on the gripper mat and load it into the machine. After it cuts, I unload it and peel off the excess vinyl. Finally, I apply a piece of transfer tape onto the cut out vinyl. Finally, it is ready to be delivered to the customer!
I love having my own business as I've been able to learn about design and customer service!