Author: sharmaine

Using Adobe Photoshop, the primary color scheme for this space was changed from orange to blue. Use the slider to see changes. This space, the Learning Commons, is part of Trinity’s Capital Campaign. To foster a sense of excitement among the community for the beginning of the school year, the decision was made during the… Read more

Using Adobe Photoshop, I replaced the female member of Yacht Rock with another woman, who is a big fan of the group. The photo was given to her as a Christmas gift. Photo Credit: LA Weekly Use the slider to see changes. Read more

Using Adobe Photoshop, I removed the light in this photo before it could be used for custom made coasters. Use the slider to see changes. Read more

For MarcedEntertainment.com, I created each piece of this “marcer” “from scratch” using Adobe Illustrator. Below are the phases of development, from the tip of the marker, to the width of the line “squiggle,” to the positioning of curves, to the tilt of the film reel and strip. This client knew exactly what he wanted! Read more

For this wedding, I designed a logo incorporating a paper airplane, since the groom is a pilot. The bride presented ideas, and using those, I designed a logo from “scratch” using Adobe Illustrator. Below are several images showing different variations before deciding on the final image, which was used for their welcome bags, programs, and… Read more

Using Adobe Photoshop (Clone Stamp Tool, Smudge Tool, Rectangular Marquee Tool, Match Color, and Refine Edge), I removed the child’s raised hand and recreated the molding in the space on the front of the stage. Then, I enhanced the photo’s overall exposure and brightness. Use the slider to see changes. Read more

When Trinity School raised $1,000,000 for the first time in its history, I wanted to make a “splash” on our social media platforms about it, and I wanted to stretch myself professionally and create a vector-based graphic “from scratch.” This what I initially created using Adobe Illustrator. It was my first attempt at using blends.… Read more

The content of this article made it quite a challenge. The goal was to convey to readers the reasons behind the community service projects for each grade level at Trinity School, how each project directly correlates to curriculum objectives. I made the decision to incorporate the use of graphics (puzzle pieces) to convey the idea… Read more

I always find it interesting to see the final product of my material, what designers end up doing with submitted pieces for publications. Below is my original submission for an article honoring Trinity’s most recent retirees for an issue of Flourish magazine. The final piece (below) is strikingly similar to my original submission! Read more

I was asked to write an article for the spring issue of Flourish magazine, highlighting Extended Programs at Trinity. The intention was not for the article to be copy heavy at all, just the highlights–“stats’” if you will–of the program. Below is what I submitted to the Director of Marketing & Communications, which she submitted… Read more