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David Lichtenwalter designs in a field where technology is always changing.
The graphic design senior spends countless hours finishing work in studio.
“I’m working from the day we get (something) assigned until the day we turn it in, which sometimes can be three weeks to a month,” Lichtenwalter said.
Lichtenwalter designs anything from animated commercials to product packaging.
“Graphic design is constantly changing through new trends and technology...is always changing, too, which opens up new doors,” he said. “It’s a constant development of new ideas.”
Lichtenwalter and 10 other OSU graphic design seniors are presenting their work at the Graphic Design Portfolio Exhibition in the Gardiner Art Gallery. The show runs until Dec. 4.
Lichtenwalter said he spends a great deal of time planning before starting a project.
“I research, brainstorm, start sketching then move to whatever I need to do to execute the project,” he said.
Growing up, Lichtenwalter said he was unsure of his profession.
“I didn’t want to do anything with art or design just because it’s what people have always told me what to do,” he said.
Lichtenwalter said he explored other options but came back to the arts.
“I went into graphic design not really knowing much and then realized that I really enjoyed design more than art or painting,” he said.
He said there isn’t a clear definition of graphic design and everyone has his or her own idea of what it is.
“A real designer is trying to solve a problem and create a design that will last forever,” he said.
Carey Hissey, an associate professor of graphic design, said her students are inquisitive and ambitious about their work in the exhibition.
“It’s their opportunity to show off their final body of work to the public and offer designers their final, professional portfolio,” she said.
Hissey teaches the students’ capstone class.
She said this year’s theme is “Graphic Seduction: Turned On by Design.”
“It’s how good design can seduce the viewer,” she said. “A well-designed package can make you pay more for a product than you might have otherwise.”
Hissey said the capstone class has motivated her students to work hard and create quality work.
“(The exhibition) is an encouragement for younger designers to get motivated early for working on projects that will be in the professional world,” Hissey said. “It shows just how much work is required to actually put this up.”
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“Graphic Seduction: "Turned on by Design”
The work of 11 graphic design seniors is on display at the Graphic Design Portfolio Exhibition.
The show runs until Dec. 4. on campus at the Gardiner Art Gallery.
The exhibition’s reception is Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Graphic design senior profiles
Lacey Ankenman
Style: Print and electronic media — Concentrates on concept and detail to produce works that engage the viewer.
Kevin Cate
Style: Graphic design and electronic media — Focuses on typography and images.
Mark Chronister
Style: Print media — Uses conceptual thinking to base works on a strong concept.
Nichole Dodson
Style: Combines illustration and graphic design — Project includes a menu, beer bottle label design and coasters fitting a “bar” theme.
Crystal Ghere
Style: Company logo design — Focuses on print media to create identities for companies, combining wit or humor with striking imagery.
Katy McDonald
Style: Combines elements of graphic design and illustration — The concept is as witty as the final outcome.
Hannah McGill
Style: Detailed vector illustrations — Projects include illustration and print that can be cut out, folded and assembled into a 3-D paper craft.
Emma Robertson
Style: Illustrative — Projects include colorful designs with a variety of patterns.
Jun Sato
Style: Electronic media — Projects conduct various motion graphic work.
Vanessa Wells
Style: Aspect of surprise — Project includes an album unfolding into a house that adds an element of excitement to the design.
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