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Website I made for my school Senior Project, The Perfect Reflection Campaign. This was created to bring awareness to body image and body esteem. View the live version at vakohar.com/theprcampaign #webdesign #webdesigner #design #designer #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #developer #webdeveloper #webdevelopment #bodyimage #bodyesteem
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I've been at my new workplace for a little over two weeks. I would have posted something earlier but I've been so busy. I'm gonna tell you all a little bit about it. I am the Digital Content Manager at the Printing Industries of America (PIA). My position entitles me to update their existing web sites that they have on different cms platforms. I also have been doing different coding projects. This is the job I've been looking for. I love the work I do. I am using the knowledge I've gained from school, internships, and other things I've self taught myself. It's a great feeling having a job where I have the opportunity to use what I've learned. I am so beyond blessed to have gotten this position. The company itself is amazing as well. This is information straight from the printing.org website about the company: Together, Printing Industries of America and its local affiliates offer members the products and services that enhance their growth, efficiency, and profitability. We are the largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with approximately one million employees and serving the interests of thousands of member companies through advocacy, education, research, technical information, and cost-saving resources. Born out of the consolidation of PIA and GATF, Printing Industries of America has a long and impressive history. We are dedicated to the advancement of the graphic communications industry worldwide. Printing Industries proudly hosts two specialty Centers of Excellence—the Center for Technology & Research (formerly GATF) and the Center for Digital Printing Excellence. Both serve our members and the industry with in-depth, quality research, reports, products, services, and more. This is an amazing company to work for not just because of the position I hold but the company itself. I've always been interested in the printing industry as well so I've really gotten the best of both worlds. Thanks for reading! Virginia 😊
This is video of my friend Jerimiah playing my Interactive Super Mario Brothers Game Controller. I'm also donating this to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh!
Hey everyone! This is my display from my Senior Showcase this pass Thursday. I have all of my graphic, web, and interaction design work displayed. On the wall and shelves are my graphic design pieces, on the desk are two computers showing my website and the other the IOS apps I developed, shelves displaying my portfolio and process books, and lastly my Interactive Super Mario Brothers Game Controller. I am very happy with my work and being able to show the public. I loved seeing people playing with the game controller and having a good time. I'm gonna post a video of someone playing it in another post. All in all I'm very happy with what I have and how hard I've worked to get here. Thanks for reading! Virginia 😊
I wanted to write about the new job I started last week. I accepted a position with the company Ventasia, Inc. as a Web Developer! I am so blessed to have been offered something like this. I still have a whole year of school to go and found a job in my field! I don't graduate until May! This makes me so happy. I've worked so hard to get to this point and now everything is unfolding. It's a wonderful feeling. It really goes to show that faith and hard work really do pay off. To get into the details of this position, I am currently working on the redesign of a website for the Social Butterfly Magazine. I am working developing a new Wordpress site that is fully functional to their needs. The Social Butterfly Magazine is a local Pittsburgh Magazine that will be launching in January. The butterfly image above is actually their mascot (isn't she a doll!). To learn more about Ventasia, Inc. and the Social Butterfly Magazine, visit these two websites: www.ventasia.com www.socialbutterflymagazine.com Thanks for reading! Virginia 😁
This is my new logo. I decided since I am graduating soon that it was time for a change. I was using my old logo for years and as much as I loved it, I was ready for something more professional looking. I like this logo a lot because it sits nicer and is not overbearing like my last one was. I am very happy with it. So please leave me some feedback because I would love to hear your opinions on it!
Virginia (:
I wrote this blog post for school on this show so I thought I would re post it on here for the rest of you to read. Watch the show above for a good laugh!
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace was a very interesting web show to watch. At first I thought that the show was supposed to be in a serious but badly made context. I realized towards the end of the show that it was purposely made to be, in a sense, a big joke or what’s normally called a parody. It was created to make people think “what the heck am I watching?”, or at least those are the thoughts I had when watching the show.
While watching the show I had many different feelings towards it. This is show is very different than any other show I have watched I do like that the context of the show was strange because I enjoy watching Sci Fi, Horror Films, and Thrillers. In all honestly though, if it was not for us watching it in class I probably never would have come across it. When it comes to watching shows, aesthetics are very important to me. I cannot watch a movie or show that was poorly produced. As funny and entertaining as this show was, it was still an eye sore to sit through.
The only nice thing I can say about the production of this show is that the style and the narrative went together. They only went together though because both were all over the place and did not make much sense. I could understand parts of the narrative and how they flowed together but at the same time it could have been a lot smoother then it was. I believe the viewer has to think too hard and watch the show more than once to follow the narrative.
First off, the lighting was completely off. It constantly changed and did not stay consistent from scene to scene or even sequence to sequence. It was also distracting because of how much it changed. One example is how the “angel light” was shown behind the actress in one of the first scenes. It never reappeared anywhere else in the show. They made it clear that the filmmakers were not paying close attention to the lighting which caused that incident.
Second, the sound and music was horrible. I found it hard to listen to. The music was “out there” and annoying in my opinion. For their benefit though, it did give the show that creepy edge it was asking for. The way the voices changed and did not line up with the show made it look very unprofessional, even if it was not what they were striving for.
Third, the editing was very, very bad. As a graphic design major, it hurt to see the flying objects in space that were not cropped properly. It was done very sloppy for even a parody show. Fourth, the acting and performance was awful. They acted as, and I know purposely, to look like they didn’t know what they were doing and they succeeded.
I am going to end this with a quote from the book that explains how a film should be produced: “Filmmaking relies on technology and financing. First, filmmakers need fairly complicated machines.” Clearly the filmmakers who created this did not have these types of machines which show why this will always remain a parody and never anything more.
These are photos taken from my school, Robert Morris University (RMU)’s, Media Arts Gallery Faculty Show. The four professors that were chosen to be shown this year are Christine Holtz, Jessica Kalmar, Cigdem Slankard, and Lauren Zito. These are active teaching professors at RMU.
Christine Holtz is the head photography professor at RMU. She created the five large photographs above. She said that she created these photographs from taking pictures of driftwood and other items on the beach. She wanted to create an abstract feel using natural and man-made materials which in my opinion I successfully did. I love this series of hers.
Jessica Kalmar is the photographer who created the black and white photographs. She said she created these photographs making them “blurred” to show the point of view of a person living in the “Ozone”. This is a really cool idea that pulls the audience into the photographs.
Cigdem Slankard does different videos on different subjects. The pictures of the monitors playing in the sand called “Video Sands”. She uses ordinary ingredients such as flour, sprinkles, and spices and made them into art supplies. She then used them to make these incredible videos that use the “sand” to make up words and images. I think this was an awesome and creative idea.
Lauren Zito also does videos addressing important issues. The pictures of the first two monitors are examples of her work. I find her videos very interesting and full of different information on various topics.
So this show will be in the Wheatley Center of RMU until the end of September. If you live in Pittsburgh you should come check it out. Gallery hours are also from 9am-5pm.
So thanks for reading!
Virginia :)
So this week is my first week back at Robert Morris University (RMU). What makes this special is that this is my first week of my last year! My fifth year of college. Talk about bitter sweet!
This semester I am taking Mobile App Development, teaching us how to develop apps for IOS, (talk about awesome!), Computer Network Security, learning how to hack into websites, Database Management, working with SQL Servers, Portfolio, fine-tuning everything from the last four years of my life, and Film/Video Aesthetics, because I couldn’t get into Survey of Art History..
For some that don’t know, I am getting my BFA in Graphic and Web Design along with my Master of Science in Internet Information Systems. Best part of this, I am taking only an extra year of school to receive my masters. I am doing an integrated program which means I take my undergrad and grad credits mixed together. RMU offers this integrated program for students who want to receive their masters but in a convenient way. My reason for explaining all this is because I highly recommend other undergrad students to take advantage of this. I’m sure other universities and colleges offer this just like RMU.
If you’re going to school for something like graphic design, web design, or another computer related field, it would be beneficial, in my opinion, to stay and get a masters in a computer related program. If cost scares you just remember it is only one extra year. After four, one is really not much more of your time and money. If you say you’ll go back eventually, you can’t really promise that you will.
This is just my opinion on grad school. I have had a great experience with it and just hope that others can as well. I know that this will help me with my dream of becoming a web developer along with making me more marketable after I graduate.
So I hope everyone has a great school year! Good luck in all of your classes!
Virginia (:
I wanted to talk about my past weekend in Cleveland. I attended the Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 6 presented by Go Media. This was the first one I attended because I never heard of it before this year. My buddy Jordan Wong who works for Go Media, also originally from Pittsburgh, told me about this event. This conference was amazing and consisted of many different speakers, workshops, venders, and etc. It was also great for networking! I met sooo many awesome people from different cities and states that I wouldn't have met anywhere or anytime else. You should see all of the business cards I have now! The two workshops I attended were very informative. The one I attended on Saturday was called 'How to be a Girl Boss!' by Kat Hanratty. She's the Vice President of Apparel Design at Osh Kosh B’Gosh Kids & Baby. She talked about how to transition from being a designer to a design leader. Ways to make this transition were covered along with leadership development techniques, ways to be recognized now as a future leader, and communication do’s and don'ts. I learned a lot and feel very confident about having a future as a design leader someday. My dream is to work in at a designer at a major corporate company, and eventually in a leadership position. The other workshop I attended was called is 'Networking a New Way' by Wesley Hoffman. I got a new perspective on networking, IRL and via social media, tips on how to get out into the world and meet new people, the art of conversation, investing in relationships, and expanding my network. He does this talks often. You can check him out at www.treehousenetworkshop.com. All in all I had great experiences from WMC Fest 6. You can check out my it's and pictures from the event from viewing my Instagram above 👆 Also check out the web site for WMC Fest at wmcfest.com for more details on this amazing conference 😁
End Gun Violence Poster I made for the AIGA's End Gun Violence Initiative.
Logo I made for Us Over Everything Entertainment! I'm soo happy with it (:
What I live by.
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My Pure Leaf Tea Bottle Labels that are in the Gold Show too (:
My Goldshow piece at school. My Dell Campaign ad I made in my Advertising Design Class.