For the yearbook cover, I utilized comic book stylized typefaces, bright colors and supporting gradients that featured over-sized half-tone patterns.
I wanted the design to walk a design line between Roy Lichtenstein and John Romita, Jr. Like my previous year’s design, the layout features a continuation over the entire spread.
Even the back page's publisher credit (required by LifeTouch) was designed to be have a comic book style look-and-feel stating it was “Designed and Printed By Super Heroes!” in a comic book-esqe thought bubble.
A double truck collage spread featuring candid photos of the students throughout the school year. The design features large typography of the word “zaaaap!” that depicted the rapid speed in which the school year passed. It also features a “to be continued next year…” cliff-hanger text box.
Each class grade recieved a "grade shield". This element was to intentionally appear like the Superman shield. The school principal Darryl Robbins, allowed himself to be transformed into the fictitious superhero “Respectable Robbins”. Respect is one of the three “R”s the school promotes; respect, responsibility and readiness to learn.
Each class page features complimentary comic-style artwork and inspirational quotes. All supporting artwork and quotes were color coordinated to the individualized color palette for each grade.
All supporting artwork featured clipping paths which allowed for critical elements to fall off each photo-area of the page.
Along with the principal, each teacher became a superhero with their own mask and name.
LifeTouch 2014 Yearbook Showcase Honorable Mention
About The Robert Moton Elementary Yearbook Series:
In efforts to give something back to the community, I assumed the role of yearbook advisor for Robert Moton Elementary from 2011 - 2014. As yearbook advisor, it was my responsibility to not only design three yearbooks, but coordinate every aspect of each of the three years’ publications. This includes everything from interfacing with school administration, keeping constant track of the school roster (both faculty and student body), payment collection, marketing efforts, yearbook pre-press production, end-of-year distribution, and the finally the design of the book itself.
Role: Yearbook Advisor, Art Director and Graphic Designer
Unique Recognition: LifeTouch Yearbook Showcase Honorable Mention
Unique Recognition: LifeTouch Yearbook Showcase Honorable Mention
For the 2013-2014 school yearbook design, it was time to change it up a bit. With the popularity of comic book styled design at an all-time high, I decided to theme the yearbook after the idea of “Dare To Dream” with the visual emphasis following the look-and-feel of comic book style pop art. With this in mind, everything followed idea of “flight" and the unofficial theme was soaring higher than before.
