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Opening, Itzel Camarillo-Gonzalez

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Cover, Celeste Ibarra

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Full Issue, Erin Robinson, Michaela Velleno

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Project Blaze: Rhythmic Shape Creation Roguelike, Austin Edwin Tepe

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Create circles with player movement to build a pivot meter, to then expend the pivot meter to enter slow mode. In slow mode, the player can make polygon shapes that destroy monsters.

From Digital To Print: Investigating Ink And Paper Combinations In Photographic Printing, Jacquelyn Lily Bostock

Graphic Communication

The significance of this project lies in its potential to deepen the understanding of how paper choice influences color reproduction in printed photographic works. As digital photography continues to advance, the demand for high-quality physical prints remains strong, requiring photographers and designers to carefully consider how materials impact the final image. This research provides valuable insights into how different paper substrates—specifically silk text stock and satin text stock—affect color accuracy, vibrancy, and tonal subtleties when printed using a standardized color management workflow.

By highlighting the interaction between printer limitations and paper characteristics, this project helps photographers and print professionals make …

Gather: Combating Food Insecurity With Accessible Solutions, Claudia Maldonado

Graphic Communication

t Throughout my college experience, I have met countless students struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle, in large part because they do not have the resources to cook healthy meals, are on tight budgets, lack transportation, and simply do not have the time. Through my senior project, I aim to address the issue of food insecurity for college students by completely redesigning and prototyping a concept developed collaboratively with my team members, Callie Russo and Reilly Yuen, during the UX Fest SLO competition (Maldonado, Russo, & Yuen, 2024). This intuitive app, Gather, would link food-insecure college students' CalFresh profiles to …

Moonlight Matcha Process Book, Adrienne Liang

Graphic Communication

As matcha continues to rise in popularity across the United States, there are significant gaps in consumer awareness regarding its health benefits and cultural significance. Moonlight Matcha, a fictitious brand developed for my senior project, seeks to bridge those gaps by educating consumers about the wellness benefits of matcha while featuring a modern, appealing design that resonates with a broad audience. This project has been especially meaningful because it allowed me to explore the full process of building a brand from the ground up – from brand strategy and storytelling to packaging development and user experience (UX) design. It brings …

Simplifying The Housing Experience: A Redesign Of The Cal Poly University Housing Portal, Emmy A. Nguyen

Graphic Communication

There are challenges in functionality, navigation and aesthetics with the current Cal Poly University Housing portal. There exists a need for a redesign of the portal to be more intuitive and user friendly for students. By conducting research with students and University Housing staff to gain a full understanding of the current issues present, an improved interface that reflects the needs of Cal Poly students can be produced. The goal of this self-guided senior project is to provide a streamlined experience that allows students to easily complete their main task with minimal effort. This paper outlines the redesign process of …

Literature Review: New Life K9s Informational Video, Samuel E. Moore

Graphic Communication

New Life K9s is an organization that seeks to unite service dogs with veterans and first responders who are suffering from PTSD and other effects of their heroic work. The organization is seeking a concise informational video that highlights their work and explains their organization to potential donors and the general public. My senior project’s goal is to create this video in a way that accurately showcases the work of New Life K9s and conveys the value of their work. I will be using footage that the organization provides and will incorporate techniques of video editing, color correction, audio editing, …

Releaf By Design: Eco Conscious Cannabis Packaging, Abigail Jane Fleishman

Graphic Communication

ReLeaf is an innovative project that explores the dynamic intersection of sustainability and functionality in cannabis packaging. This project explores the urgent need for environmentally responsible solutions in an industry often reliant on single-use plastic. This project uses an innovative lens to research current eco-friendly packaging using kraft paperboard tubes, ultraviolet glass jars, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. This project aims to create a packaging solution that meets industry safety standards while appealing to eco-conscious consumers by prioritizing recyclability, biodegradability, aesthetic design, and compliance with safety regulations. The branding strategy, embodied in the name “ReLeaf,” emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of …

Evermarket:The App For Fresh Finds And Hidden Treasures, Kira M. Sugihara

Graphic Communication

The purpose of this project is to discover a new way of bringing communities together when it comes to buying, selling and trading goods locally. Many smaller vendors struggle to connect with their communities while buyers often become frustrated with the lack of marketing and advertising for these markets and sales. With the help of a mobile app, sellers will be able to list their markets and sales to buyers who will be able to easily locate these local events. This concept eliminates the frustration of trying to find second-hand and fresh goods by putting them all in one place, …

Civility War, Jonathan Speirs

Graphic Communication

Civility War is a poster series that examines contemporary civil conflicts in contemporary world history and the precedent it sets for American political polarization. The early 2010s marked the beginning of America’s current ascent to historical highs for incidences of politically-fueled violence in the forms of hate crimes and domestic terrorism. With the documentation of the effects of similar circumstances available today in the digital age, spreading awareness for the human cost of using violence for political aims is highly topical. This project also attempts to address the aversion university students have to publicly discussing political opinions, as less than …

Defining Inclusive Ux Design: Key Criteria And Industry Insights For Creating Equitable User Experiences, Layla M. Bakhshandeh

Graphic Communication

This study establishes key criteria for inclusivity in UX design to aid designers in creating more inclusive practices. Analyzing inclusivity guidelines from Adobe, Slack, Microsoft, and Google, the scope expanded to include the top ten UX-related companies, such as Apple and Amazon, to reduce bias. The identified criteria are community, diversity and representation, non-discrimination and equity, and adaptability. Interviews with professionals revealed limitations in terms of diversity and highlighted the need to address power and accessibility. The study also linked inclusive design to universal design principles, emphasizing error prevention and adaptability. The final criteria consist of Inclusion, Community, Communication, and …

Hidden Miles: Road Trips, Reimagined, Edward H. Nguyen

Graphic Communication

Road trips can be described through their freedom and spontaneity, yet the actual planning process can be repetitive and overwhelming. Hidden Miles is a conceptual mobile app designed to reimagine this experience by offering personalized, surprise-filled routes that reduce planning fatigue. The app asks for minimal input with just basic information like a starting point, destination, and interests before dynamically revealing an itinerary with curated stops that reveal themselves as the traveler continues their journey. This approach is grounded in key graphic communication and UX principles, mainly being Design Thinking, Decision Making Theory, and Perception in Interface Design. These theories …

Float Element Design, Bryn Lewis

Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies

I have spent the last three years as a Design team member of Cal Poly Rose Float, the last year as a Design Lead. As a member of the design team, I followed blueprints, bent pencil steel into shape, and welded those pieces together. I worked as part of a team, and eventually led my own small team. Cal Poly Rose Float teaches its members many skills and abilities. Not just bending and welding metal, but also teamwork and leadership skills. However, it doesn’t teach us everything. Every leadership member gives input on the overall theme and design of the …

Contributors, Lucas Vergara

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'Pete' & 'Goodnight Moon Redesign', Cooper Mortensen, Jess Norris

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'Faded Horizons'; 'Portrait Of Grandma'; & 'Fall Colors', Maneli Mianji, Kelsa Ropersmith, Chloe Krome

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'A Retro Arcade Shoot With Friends' & 'Fine Girl Fall', René Bassó-Medel, Ava Bunton

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'Sunce Na Plaži' & 'Bering Sea, Sockeye Salmon Run', Natalia Celebrini, Tyler Deal

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'Crater Lake, 2024'; 'Spirits'; & 'Tzatziki Sauce Recipe', Michaela Velleno, Isabela Cordovez, Teia Kornienko

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'Holy' & 'The Beauty Of Light', Christianna Gatti, Claire Hughes

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'Church Arches'; 'An Artist's Chaotic Canvas'; & 'As You Wish', Amelie Sandoval, Shrishti Dutta, Lorelei Samuel

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'Percy Jackson Book Cover Redesigns' & 'American West', Elizabeth Ridley, Colin Pope

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'Beauty Is Terror'; 'Untitled'; & 'Grit & Glam', Kennedy Ray, Linnaea Marks, Kyle Flora

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'Playing With Color' & 'Kiley's Diaries', Kelli Ayon, Kiley Gustin

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'Old Town Kyoto' & 'Is This All You See?', Jolina Chen, Luiza Rufeisen

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'Care'; 'Euphoric'; & 'Unintentional Makeup', Itzel Camarillo-Gonzalez, Gillian Crow-Juarez, Zoe Shaikh

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'The Tale Of Peter Rabbit'; 'Snowy Day'; & 'Bubba', Jenni Martinez, Erin Robinson, Jacob Crock

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'Informal Hand-Drawn Letter To My Hometown' & 'Heart Of The Country', Cezar Gomez, Jane O'Neil

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