Emily Carlsen

Graphic Designer

518.965.8154ecarlsen912@strose.edu

Not-For-Profit PromotionalThis is a not for profit campaign for the Friends of Hudson River Park.The phrase “Shine a light on Hudson River Park”, is used to create an interactive piece with the use of a flashlight and a map. The information on each park is only visible when the flashlight illuminates the text from behind.1. Logo2. Packaging, brochure, map

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Not-For-Profit PromotionalThis is a not for profit campaign for the Friends of Hudson River Park.The phrase “Shine a light on Hudson River Park”, is used to create an interactive piece with the use of a flashlight and a map. The information on each park is only visible when the flashlight illuminates the text from behind.

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Resturant Packaging and LogoResturant campaign that consists of a menu, individual condiment jars, and coasters. The menu opens up to reveal a Japanese pattern that shows color through a die cut to the facing design when it is turned over.

Soap PackagingThis is packaging for soaps that uses the concept of “Dirty Politics” to convey the message of politicians being unclean. Featured in the design are some famous politicans from throughout United States history.

Newspaper DesignA series of new and innovative spreads designedfor a newspaper. The spreads’ features are for three sections called Style,Science, and Travel. Original illustration was used to create the imagry.

Undergraduate Show PosterThis is a poster designed for the Undergraduate Art Show at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. The concept relates the word heart to “Art”, and how The Center for Art and Design is the center life force of the College of Saint Rose.

Typeface PosterThis poster promotes the font, Sabon, by using the idea of the font being new, but also looking timeless and elegant, like a statue. Notable letterforms in the font are also highlighted in the poster.

Sabon

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Three Advertisements in a SeriesThis is a series of Three ads for the company J&R in New York City. The concept is based on the idea of the words play, pause, and record, which is communicated with the images of electronic buttons rather than actual text. This shows the relation of electronics to everyday life, and the interaction between them.

2009 Albany Tulip Festival PromotionA logo and t-shirt design that was created to promote the 2009 Tulip Festival in Albany, New York. Shapes and colors unite to show the subconcious connection between the flowers and the cityscape.

Music Promotional PosterThis project is a poster for the band, Rammstien. The style communicates the rough and edgy style of the band, using original photography and hand-done lettering.

Studio 324 NewsletterThis is a newsletter design containing information on The College of St.Rose art department for 2009 through 2010. The pages of the newsletter contain a message from the chair, senior profiles, and information on upcoming events.

Print CoverThis is a conceptual cover design for Print magazine. The concept brings light to the issue of woman trafficking all over the world. The barcodes symbolize how women in this practice are thought of as just objects to be bought and sold.

Anti-Fur PosterThis poster was designed for the 2009 Anti-Fur campaign for the Fur Free Alliance. The concept conveys the message that the animals killed for fur no longer have a voice, but the clothing created with fur still conveys the message of pain and suffering.

Wine LabelsBeverage Labels and packaging were created for a series of high-end ice wines including rose, merlot, and Zinfandel wines. Art Nuevo was a strong influence in the design style used for the labels.

Senior ThesisMy senior thesis was a focus on creating a business system for the horse lesson facility, Horse Haven. With the main audience being younger children, the overall design was influenced by children’s artwork and colors. The thesis includes a brochure, mug, website, and logo.

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Senior ThesisMy senior thesis was a focus on creating a business system for the horse lesson facility, Horse Haven. With the main audience being younger children, the overall design was influenced by children’s artwork and colors. The thesis includes a brochure, mug, website, and logo.

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