Author: jessica.jackson
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Zen Garden
2019 Like many web designers and developers before me, I created my own version of the zen garden site. The original can be found here. This was my introduction to intense CSS use. This is a project based solely on coding in CSS. We are provided with the HTML content and we have to come…
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A Photographic Study of Animals
Out in the woods taking pictures of the local wildlife patience and reaction time are key. My favourite photographic subject is nature and animals are the most difficult and rewarding things to capture on film.
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Gymnastics Video Outro
2019 I worked as Project Lead & Graphic Designer for a team that was responsible for creating some call to action videos for Rideau Gymnastics. My part involved creating an outro that could be used in all four videos that we had done. I wanted to have the silhouette of a gymnast turn into part…
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Sunny Branch
This is a website created for an imagined cafe. This project went from wireframes to prototypes to being hard coded. I utilized Bootstrap to support the final responsive layout. Feel free to peruse the final result below. Wireframe This is one of my typical wireframes.
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Lapis Lazuli Jewellers
Working as part of a team, I created home page prototypes and design guide for a theoretical jewellery store by the name of Lapis Lazuli. This project was multifaceted. Extensive research was done using UX related methodology, mind maps, product photography and branding. Branding The created logo is meant to be simple, elegant and versatile.…
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Double J Design Logo
Here’s a quick look at how I get from point A to point B with a branding/logo project. The process involves getting a lot of ideas onto paper before choosing and refining the best ones. My weapon of choice for some more refined drawings is a dotted sketchbook. Initial Sketches For any logo project the…
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Jewellery Photography
2018 Originally done as part of a larger project, here are some jewellery product photos. The most challenging part of photographing jewellery is the high contrast. They reflect a lot of light from the studio.
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How To Make a Mask
2018 To hone my videography skills I created a “how to” video. I enjoy creating costumes and mask making is a huge part of that. I had to set up multiple cameras to make this work because I only really had one mask and one opportunity to get the recordings I needed. Setting up to…
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Author Website Redesign Concept
These protoypes are meant to be converted into a WordPress theme. This website needed an upgrade that showcased my client’s talent for both writing and photography. The header was changed to a cover and the remainder of the site became more muted to emphasize the content with minimal distraction. From the old site to the…
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Tribal Deer
Originating from an old sketchbook illustration, I took this deer, digitized it and used it for many portfolios including a deck of cards.