About
VECTOR VILLAIN
THE NAME: Rather than using the naming formula, (First Name) (Last Name) Design, I wanted to build a label, so I created the name, logos, and designs to build and brand my graphic design label, VECTOR VILLAIN. I came up with the name and idea when I was in the process of creating a personal graphic design logo. I broke up the 'W' in 'WD' and it looked like two ‘V's’ that would make a cool logo. I thought about what 'VV' could stand for, and that's how VECTOR VILLAIN was born. Illustrator is my favorite design program, and for those who are unfamiliar with graphic design, "Vector graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygon(s), which are all based on mathematical expressions, to represent images in computer graphics".
THE IMAGE: I enjoy creating logos and designs to create an identity. Having "VILLAIN" in the name inspired a certain look in the branding of the label. I envisioned something more like a brand, so I created logos, designs, and a font to create a unique graphic design identity.
THE GOAL: I hope to continue to work on projects and collaborations, and build VECTOR VILLAIN and my design portfolio. I will continue to share my work to get exposure for the label and the companies and/or individuals that I work with.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
I’m a graphic designer from Spokane, WA. I graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Technology and Culture (May 2013). I started my college career not knowing what I wanted to study. I took a variety of classes including music, psychology, and sociology. After 3 undecided semesters, I took a class for students who were still searching for a major and career path. I was especially interested in the Digital Technology and Culture program, so I met with the DTC advisor to discuss getting started in the program Fall of 2011. I found out that I needed to take a Fine Arts class to fulfill a requirement, so I took my first ever art class, Fine Arts 102, Fall semester of 2011. I got my start in the DTC program with my first two DTC classes Spring of 2012. In my first two DTC classes, DTC 355 and DTC 336, I got my first introductions to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, video editing programs, and Audacity. I started learning Illustrator by designing logos and designs for my own T-Shirt brand. I made 15 designs for the first release, and posted the designs and order forms that I made in InDesign on Facebook on August 8th, 2012. Designing for FLITE SCOOL was a really valuable experience because I found that I really enjoyed the creative process of graphic design, and I gained more knowledge about branding.
Fall of 2012 I took 3 DTC classes as well as some other classes I took to fulfill requirements. However, none of the classes were design or project based, most of the classes focused on research and writing. I learned a lot about rhetoric and communicating with audiences online. The most valuable experience from taking those classes was gaining more knowledge and appreciation for technology and marketing.
Spring of 2013 I took 3 design/project based classes along with my internship with Coeus Clothing Co., which consisted of blogging, promoting, and making T-Shirt designs. My class projects provided me with a lot of opportunities to learn and practice graphic design, and my internship changed my life in many ways. It was a valuable and eye-opening experience, and most importantly, it gave me confidence in my abilities and assurance that this is what I love to do.
I’m looking to work on as many design projects as possible. I've been especially interested in creating athletic and outdoor themed designs. I have experience working on teams, and I’m detail-oriented. I am confident that I can work with you and complete any ideas you throw my way. I can freestyle to fit the identity of your brand, but if you have a specific idea about a design, I can get creative with it! Please send any ideas, questions, or comments my way! Enjoy the site!