Working on the annual report for FSCJ's Office of Diversity & Social Change was one of my favorite design projects. The office provided many services that addressed inclusivity education, cultural awareness and equity for students of underrepresented communities. The layout and branding of the annual report was designed to educate FSCJ's faculty, staff, administration and board of trustees on the office's successes.
This Workshop Brochure is an example of design work I was responsible for outside my department. FSCJ's Division of Student Success incorporates several departments, from Student Engagement to Student Support. The division often hosts workshops that address and provide tools for students to succeed in their academic careers. I designed the brochure to fit with FSCJ branding aesthetics, attract students but provide a distinctive look for the division.
Much of my work for FSCJ's Office of Diversity & Social Change often focused on inclusive messaging campaigns. I produced a variety of creative projects in that regard. One of my favorite projects was developing our Diversity Awareness Poster Campaigns. The "I Don't Say" and "I am an Immigrant" featured portraits of FSCJ's athletes, faculty, staff and students. Both projects involved organizing photoshoots with subjects, setting studio and lighting equipment, taking photos and editing touch-ups. The photography and poster layout were all taken and designed by me.
As Communication Coordinator for FSCJ's Student Engagement Department, I was often tasked with providing day-to-day materials that promoted its initiatives and messaging. This often included designing printed or digital materials such as posters, fliers, brochures and newsletters.
When I started as a Communications Coordinator, FSCJ's Student Engagement department had just been established. The department encompassed several new areas, the largest being the office of Diversity & Social Change. As part of my role for the office, I established the messaging, design and aesthetics of its communications and marketing materials. I created logos, t-shirts, information displays, reports, presentations, posters and handouts, which all established a visual identity for the department that attracted and engaged students, faculty and the wider community.
Many colleges and universities have a Student Government Association and each has an official seal or logo. Despite 50 years of history, FSCJ's Student Government Association had no seal. One of the projects I worked on was developing the SGA seal and logo. The development of the seal included design research to ensure the design style was consistent and competitive with other colleges. The design reflected the FSCJ athletic's Bluewave logo and the college's branding style.
Project C.L.A.S.S. and K.I.N.G.S. were two of FSCJ Diversity & Social Change's academic enrichment programs. The programs were created to assist students in underserved communities who may be a retention risk. Qualified participants received in-depth workshops touching on life skills and academic achievement. Students who went through the program received a possible scholarship and business suit. My role was to provide headshots, business cards and visually document their growth. I also designed the recruiting materials as well as the end of the year Awards Banquet program.
Early in my associate degree program, I worked as a student assistant and digital media tutor for the Digital Media department. The dean wanted some recruitment materials to provide academic advisors and requested I design a postcard. I had little direction other than to make it "look awesome."
