Initial graphic design
For the final assignment I decided to revisit unit 1, the unit in which we used Photoshop to create a graphic design related to our health communication topic. Although I feel more adept utilizing other programs, I feel that my graphic design had the greatest margin for improvement. My decision for continuing the theme of the FAQ fact sheet stems from the knowledge that individuals lack regarding the program. As a Paid Family and Medical Leave specialist for Washington state I am in contact with potential applicants daily who are not aware of the qualifications for the program.
Revised graphic design
I would like to see this revised graphic design in clinics, on notification boards at places of employment, and as an advertisement sent via mail to residents of Washington state. The quick, easy to read FAQ provides basic knowledge of the program as well as contact information to reach the department for further questions.
The layout of the final draft was redesigned to create a balance among the graphic design. I chose a color palette that was pleasing to the eye and chose to go with one less image compared to the previous draft. Although the final version is less technical in it’s creation, it contains more information and presents it in a more pleasing fashion. In order to create the final design, I used the rectangle tool and created 3 separate shapes. I placed them in a way that seemed balanced and began to find a color palette that I was satisfied with. I embedded images found on Pixabay and brought them to the front by increasing their ranking within the layers tab.
In the future I envision myself using each of the programs used during the course of this semester and I look forward to improving the skills obtained.
Photo credit: Pixabay
Washington state's Paid Family and Medical Leave 