So, I’ll be starting a little something called Playlist for the Month because I do feel like sharing my love for music. These are just some of the songs I like listening to. I still have a bunch of them here in my laptop, and I might share them on the next months!

I might upload a torrent link soon, once my internet connection is back from the dead. (Well, I’m actually borrowing the neighborhood’s WiFi which totally rocks.)

Enjoy, and Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. Gotta shoutout to my mom, too! :D

Yes, I was the girl behind the Negros Love Dance Festival logo and other promotional materials.

This has been my biggest breakout since the Conserve Your Sole Havaianas Party. The year has given me lots of surprises, and being part of this huge event was major. Not only that, I was the production manager of the event, too! It gave me opportunities that I never knew I could besides graphic design, like doing PR work and stuff. Good thing I was a MassComm major. It’s a plus.

I would not be part of this if the man behind NLDF and Headrush productions didn’t convince me to join their crew. It was an opportunity no one could ever decline, because there was a bonus and I have nothing to do this summer. Haha. Thank you, Sir Ryan Saez, for believing in me. It was fun working with you and the crew who I have made friends with for a couple of weeks.

And I’m happy that the event turned to a success! Yeah! The crowd was crazy! It was about damn time for Negros to recognize pure electronic dance music (EDM). We pulled it off, Headrush! There has got to be a sequel, yeah?

It’s an amazing feeling to see your works posted everywhere. It was great to see people wear the shirts you designed. God is good. From start to finish, we already knew it was gonna be the biggest summer party of Negros. We sure know how to party hard!

“You were part of it. Part of history. Plus, the logo will be timeless.” (Saez, 2013)

This post is super late. My entry for Graphika Manila 2K12, and it didn’t make it. I call this Her Beautiful Meltdown, featuring Dianna Agron. Credits to Tyler Shields for her amazing photo.

Grace under pressure.

My senior project is about Developing Counseling Aids based on Film and TV Characters for the USLS Guidance and Evaluation Center. Since the GEC lacked brochures that could improve their visual aide, I, the project proponent came up with an idea to incorporate film and TV characters to the brochures reflecting on the cases that the GEC encountered.

The whole concept was made originally by myself, with the help of Mr. Rene Hinojales, my professor and Nico Deo Camacho, a good friend of mine. I did the illustrations and the text, Nico did the catchy titles of each brochure, and Mr. Rene help me in coming up with this project. 

I never thought that such a simple idea would get me a higher grade and be nominated for Best Senior Project. Unfortunately, I didn’t win, but being nominated is already a big thing for me. Seven days of working this project was all worth it. Some may have spent the whole semester making their own project/thesis, but it only took me a week to finish the output, and that included the paper, presentation and creative output. Unbelievable, eh? It made me even better.

I thank everyone who supported me in doing this. I never thought I’d be rewarded by what I did. It’s such a life-changing opportunity, especially on working with my adviser, Ms. Cindy Fransisco and the the school’s guidance center. WOW.

Never give up on inspiring others. You will learn a lot. We may pass or fail. In the end, we have something to learn and bestow upon us.

Breakfast at Midnight

Sigh. I just made another logo for myself. I feel terrible and indecisive. Once I’m free, I’ll deal with my own image. I’m just pretty much preoccupied with my temporary job and stuff. What do you think of this hipster-ish, Harry Potter-ish version? LMAO. There’s just too many elements. Do you think it fits me already?

Hello! I’ve been gone for a month because I’ve getting myself busy since the day I finally graduated from college. Yes, I’m finally a graduate of my Alma Mater, and I could never be more proud of myself. As of now, I got myself a temporary job. Won’t tell. I could use a little money for the Manila trip I’ll be having after elections. Squee! To start off, here’s a new project I just did a week ago.

I did a logo for a photographer/videographer named Ralph Beatingo. He is a Filipino who now resides in Dubai with his lovely wife, Pauline, who is a sister of one of my grade school companions. Ralph and I never really talked during the whole process, but Pauline relayed his messages to me, so we got a bit closer while doing this project. Teehee.

The couple wanted a revamp of his own logo (see www.ralphbeatingo.com for the old version). They wanted a cleaner version. So I did this study: 

Pau didn’t really feel the whole vibe of this logo because the aperture was very much mainstream. In fact, we both agreed that the apertures have been used in some of the photographer’s logos of their own.

This time, we tried to go a little more sketchy and lively. I used the Ralph’s initials this time because they were the perfect choice to make a video camera and SLR. Here’s what I did: 

The sketchy logo was fun and all, but it didn’t really capture their taste. They thought they were going on the wrong direction. Finally, they decided and told me to make them a simpler version of the logo. No symbols, no negative spaces. Just a logo that speaks of simplicity and formality.

And there you have the final logo on top! They both loved it. They could see my own touch in the logo, and the typography very much speaks of the photographer himself. The logo has a very modern and vintage touch at the same time, and the initials were neatly done, too.

I’m glad I was able to pull this off. The couple were just too happy to see the result. I can’t wait for the logo to be finally put on his website! That would be so amazeballs.

I actually got two logos to make for them. The other one is a creative collaboration. It’s amazing how clients could totally mold you into an artist. They may criticize you or say good things about you. The thing is that, you learn from them.

If you’re interested, hit me up for the fonts used on the logo! I’m out.

Flux Pavilion//Daydreaming. Classic typography.

Want to know the fonts used? Hit me up.

Trying to make a logo for my own brand. Still not sure about it though. :3

Koh-peh

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