Recent Design Work

For many of you, you have wondered what I actually do at my day job. I mainly create teacher classroom decor and items that Elementary Schools use daily. Below are a few examples that have been found at The Dollar Tree. All of the images were taken from my camera at home from purchased samples. The art is ©The Clever Factory.

Fall Display "Busy Bees"

Dimensional Door Decor
This item actually is is 3D and is usually hung on classroom doors.















There are several more pieces that go in this set that I didn't have the opportunity to buy before they were out. I am sure that they live in classrooms across the U.S.
















Certificates



























ABC Borders

Logo Update

Here are the logos I did for Granny White a few weeks back. Turns out when you can just be decisive and not over think, you can really churn out some work. The bottom two were done in less than an hour and during the 2 am hour. Never again, I say!









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Reckless Driving

So I've noticed recently that people are becoming more records in their driving every day. What is up with that? I think the observation became a reality this week.

On Monday night my mom, Kyle and I were waking briskly down the sidewalk when're reached the on coming intersection at the corner of our complex and traffic light. To anyone that live nearby or travels down Richard Jones Rd, you know that the light is very long. Some younger person in a Toyota SUV ran the light and came inches away from hitting Kyle. My mom an I were 30ft back from him and watched the whole thing happen. It was dark and we know that the driver did not see him or they would have sat at the light. When Kyle looked and had the signal to cross, he was clear. Nothing was wrong with Kyle and no one got hurt but I hope the driver can get a clue and wait on lights.

Later this week, I witnessed two almost collisions on 65/40 coming home. I know we're all in a hurry but seriously, can people just look before acting.

Parking lots are worse! You h e the people in compacts who can't see because they've been surrounded by giant SUVs an then there are the drivers who speed through parking lots. I hope that someone who is learning to drive right now doesn't pick up all of these bad habits.

I'm over reckless driving. Where is our mass transit rail system already?




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The great logo design adventure

So this weekend I am supposed to design a logo for a Fall Fest event. For the past two days at lunch, I've been at the library looking through books or some ideas. I've looked through a lot of great ones but I've got two more to crack open before the weekend is out.

I find it interesting that inspiration can come from everywhere. The challenge is finding something that fits.

Well I'm back to the quest. I'll update later.


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It's a freelance kind of time

Recently I've been working on a lot of freelance projects. It's been fun getting to do a lot of work that's not the same as my day job. My day job is designing for Elementary teacher decor and other materials that older grades use for reaching their State Standards goals. It's fun but I really don't have to think much. I've gotten better at my speed in design programs.

I'm about to wrap another installment of design for Bayron Binkley for Governor and it's been fun. The primary season is in full bloom so that means there are only a few more months until the TN Gubernatorial election. We're working real hard right now to get the yard signs printed and to supporters by early August. I can't wait to see them everywhere. I'll post a picture at some point.

Another project that's about to wrap is one for Woodson Chapel Church of Christ. It's their 130 year, so I've been designing all of their promotional items. As of now, the postcard, poster and web ads are out for approval. I really am excited to get them done.

The final projects I've had my hands on are baby announcements. My friends have had girls recently, so I've volunteered to create their cute little cards. I've got one pretty close and the other is about half way done. I really want them to go to print this week if we can but it's not that realistic. I can't wait to post pics of them.

So that's my freelance list of projects in doing for other people. I cant wait to get to my own logo and website. It's about time I get something up.


So long for now.

Lauren


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Know your team

So I've been off and on reading from Lee Cockerell's book Creating Magic got about 2 years now. I'm only on page 38 if that tells you anything about my reading habits. I am not a reader. This book is a good book tht I find is super helpful learning about the business world and how I can make an impact in it.

The chapter in on now is on remembering that everyone in your comany is important. The section I've just finshed is about knowing your team. It's all about making each person feel comfortable and getting to know them enough to find out their goals so that you can help them accrue them. When you help them they will in turn help you. I think that this is a great way to help others no matter what your position at the company is.

Lauren


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Food Diary: Day 1 4/7/10

In order to help me stay on track with my fitness goals. I'm going to start a food diary. I've found that if I can keep up with my intake and output I'll see results.

Goal: look nice in jonathan's wedding on 10/9/10

Goal weight: -10 lbs

Breakfast:
8oz 1% organic milk
2 pepperridge farm cinnamon mini bagles
16oz coffee with 4tsp of creamer

Morning snack:
Kashi bar
Tea 3 cups with a tsp of raw sugar total

Lunch:
Wheat bread with 2 slices of provolone and 4 slices of thinly sliced deli ham
Glass of water

Afternoon snack:
Chocolate egg
15 gram goldfish
Yoplait light yogurt
One piece of orbits sugar free gum

Dinner:
Small salad with cheese, bacon bits, carrots and ranch dressing
Half of a baked potato with a third of a cube of butter, bacon bits and cheese
A 2x3" square brownie
12 oz of sweet tea

Evening snack:
4oz of 1% organic milk
One orbit sugar free gum piece

I didn't do to bad today but I was really hungry by mid afternoon. I think tomorrow I'll drink more water to help with the "hunger" factor.

Now it's out there so hold me accountable.

Lauren


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