PDF portfolio - Georgian College Grad Show 2012

The Graphic Design of
Michelle Farley
705.794.4831
skrunshy.com
michelle@skrunshy.com
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SDVA POSTER — INFORMATION DESIGN
Georgian College’s SDVA poster and card
are designed for promotional purposes,
which also announces and invites the public
to events that take place during the year.
APPLICATIONS
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Advertising • Art & Design Fundamentals • Design & Visual Arts • Digital Photography & Imaging • Fine Arts • Graphic Design
Goldsmithing and Silversmithing • Interior Decorating • Interior Design • Jewellery & Metals • Web Animation and Design
2012
Upcoming Events
Digital Photography Show
Faculty Show
Scholarship Show
Open House

LOGO DESIGN
Thistlebear: A lakefront resort located in Muskoka.
Mogolz: Snowboarding company.
The Coffee Grinder: A coffee house based out of Toronto
Seido: Professional Hair Scissors/Shears sales and services.
APPLICATION
Adobe Illustrator
shear sales and service

THISTLEBEAR — INFORMATION DESIGN
Thistlebear Resort is a family oriented
lakefront resort located in Muskoka,
Ontario. This brochure is designed to
inform and educate the target audience
on what Thistlebear has to offer.
APPLICATIONS
Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop,
and Digital Photography.
T
histlebear Resort is family oriented
lakefront resort that is situated on the
beautiful shore of Bearpaw Lake in
Muskoka, Ontario’s famous cottage country.
Visitors and vacationers come from all over
the world to vacation and experience the fresh
air, wilderness and beauty of northern Ontario,
which is famous for its cottage country lifestyle.
natural setting and rich heritage since 1992
and has made the most of this year-round
playground with an array of leisure pursuits
countryside and guests have access to the entire
bring your whole family!
Classic natural
cruising the lake sleigh rides in winter natural wildlife kayaking with the sunrise golf getaway
Accommodations
feature a relaxing atmosphere where you can sit back and escape
swimming pool so that guests can swim year-round as well as in the
lake that is steps away from the cabins.
family activities
take them on adventures to explore the area around the resort,
Water Sports
Hiking
Biking
Fishing
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
White water rafting
Horseback riding
Tennis
Beach volleyball
Sleigh rides
& much more!
Ontarios greatest
Reservations: 705 794 4813
General Inquiries: 705 794 4811
THISTLEBEAR RESORT
33 Bearpaw Lake, Muskoka
Ontario, Canada L4M 0B9
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MOGOLZ — WEBSITE DESIGN
Mogolz snowboarding’s main focus is
product development and professional
snowboarding while staying true and honest
to the riders, the lifestyle and the sport.
APPLICATIONS
Adobe Dreamweaver, Illustrator
and Photoshop.

REFRESH — BRANDING
Refresh Home Renovations is located in
Barrie, Ontario and they wanted to build
their company’s overall brand by starting
with a simple brand identity package
(business card, letterhead, envelope).
APPLICATIONS
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator.
Robert Farley
Vice President
905.853.4447
robert@refresh.com refreshyourhome.com
Address 128 Main Street, Barrie Ontario, Canada L4M 0B9 Phone 905 853 3447 Website refreshyourhome.com

REFRESH — ADVERTISEMENT DESIGN
Refresh Home Renovations is located in
Barrie, Ontario and they wanted to increase
awareness of the quality of their affordable
custom work that they offer (Newspaper ad
left, magazine ad right).
APPLICATIONS
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Digital
Photography and Photoshop.
Providing you with a combination
of trades at an affordable price.
REDO. REBUILD. RENOVATE.
Whether large or small every home deserves to have its own unique personality, bidding you a familiar welcome whenever you return.
That’s why Refresh offers a custom solution for every home. There is nothing that we cannot do to complete your project. Refresh Home
Renovations can complete the whole job. We take care of all trades involved in the project and make the experience seamless for you.
Visit our website at refreshyourhome.com today and book your free consult! Or call us at (705) 795 7148.
It’s Time To Call The Guy...
Call the company you can trust.
Dealing with all your renovation needs and making you happy in every aspect of your home is
our goal. Whether you are looking to refresh your kitchen, bathroom or entire house, we do it all
at a price that suits any budget. Visit our website today and book your free renovations consult!
www.refreshyourhome.com

SPECIAL K — ADVERTISEMENT DESIGN
Special K advertising campaign was
designed to increase product awareness
and increase sales. The target market that
they were going after is the readers of
Homemakers magazine.
APPLICATIONS
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
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MNOPQRSTU
VWXYZ
It’s just that Special.
Make every breakfast a special one.
Special K is made with crispy delicious, toasted wheat and rice flakes that are sure
to satisfy anyone’s craving early in the morning. What do you know mom was right;
breakfast IS the most important meal of the day so why not choose something healthy!
Eat right. Live well.

ETCETERA MAGAZINE — EDITORIAL
Etcetera is a magazine that blends a mixture
of good food, travel, entertainment and
culture to help enjoy life. This issue focuses on
travel and how to live life to the fullest.
APPLICATIONS
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
OCTOBER 2011
EVEREST
BASE CAMP
A Life Changing Hike
100 WAYS
TO FEEL LIKE YOUR
ON VACATION
LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST
*TRAVEL EDITION* MACHU PICCHU | BEST OF CHILE & ARGENTINA | INCA TRAIL & AMAZON
CONTENTS
FEATURES
33.
Everest Base camp
a life changing hike between
father and son. They climb
to new heights and explore
land they are unfamiliar
with. Some people only get
to dream of conquering a
goal such as this.
FATHER AND SON MISSION TO BASE CAMP AT EVEREST
T
hey had to prepare for months ahead of time getting in shape,
planning out their route, and getting the appropriate gear.
During the trip having appropriate gear is crucial as it down to
I just remember being really tired
and thirsty all the time. We did a lot of
climbing so we were exhausted
-ALEXANDER FARLEY
DAY NINE: Trek to Lobuche
This was a long day of climbing up to
Lobuche. Halfway up they climbed to
Memorial Hill where they saw memorials
for all the climbers who had died on
Everest. Once they arrived in Lobuche
they stayed overnight in lodges in the
small village where they had a hot meal.
-20 degrees and you have to camp in tents. This adventure is truly life
Some people only dream of traveling across the world to climb one of the most spectacular mountains in
the world. Some make those dreams a reality and on September 29, 2008 Alexander Farley and his dad
Steve Farley departed from Toronto on Etihad Air headed to Kathmandu. They were about to embark on
the biggest journey of their lives, where they would hike 18,500ft to the Mt. Everest Base Camp.
changing. Steve even says “Our trek to base camp was the most amazing
trip we’ve ever been on and I think of Nepal every single day!” The
expedition to base camp is a rare opportunity to be a part of and they
wish to share the details of their journey with Etcetera readers.
>> DAY ONE: Arrival Kathmandu >>
>>
DAY SIX: Trek to Tengboche DAY TEN: Trek to Pumori Base
Exhausted from the 24 hours of travel They departed from Namche bazaar and
This was also a very long day; they
time the guys went straight to the hotel followed a trail high along a ridge, which
ended up having to climb over a lot of
and then recuperated for the rest of the gave them their first view of Everest.
rocks, which was tiring and difficult.
day. After a lot of sleep they went to a Alexander said “It was really cool to see
While they were walking along the path
couple local supply shops to get some it after so much hiking.” The trail then
they witnessed an avalanche that was
additional gear.
descended back down to the valley floor
pretty close and it stopped within a
from where they climbed straight back
kilometer of them. They stayed overnight
>> DAY TWO: Touring Kathmandu
up again where they visited a monastery.
in tents expedition style at the Pumori
They met up with the rest of the team
Here they observed a ceremony that the
Base Camp and had sushi for dinner,
members. Then they had a guided
monks were performing.
which is unexpected for this altitude
sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, and an
and remoteness. The temperature over
afternoon on their own to explore/rest. >> DAY SEVEN: Trek to Dingboche
night dropped down to -15, which was
>>
As they left Tengboche they proceeded
DAY THREE: Lukla to Phakding
“somewhat cold” says Steve.
through the last forests that they would
Starting before sun up they left the hotel
>>
see on the way up. They were now DAY ELEVEN: At Base Camp
in vans for the Kathmandu airport. They
above the tree line, where it was too
In the morning they participated in the
then flew in a twin otter plane to Lukla.
high for trees to survive. On arrival they
Puja, which is a Buddhist ceremony to
The airstrip in Lukla that they landed on
learned that Yeti Airlines (the one they
bless the climbers, their equipment and
is at 9,400 ft and is cut out of the side of
were flying with) had crashed a plane
the mountain. Without this ceremony
a mountain. It is also known as the most
approaching the Lukla airport and only
the Sherpa’s support staff will not step
dangerous paved landing airstrip in the
the pilot had survived. They stayed
foot on the mountain. In the afternoon,
whole world because of the high altitude
overnight at Dingbooche in a Sherpa
Alex and Steve hiked off on their own
and short runway.
Lodge at 15, 600 ft. They also lost two
and climbed up a section of Pumori
>> DAY FOUR:
members of their team who retreated to
overlooking Everest base camp and
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar due to the altitude and
the icefall. This was an excellent photo
They departed form Phakding and
they were just physically tired.
opportunity. They then returned to base
followed a river valley at about 7,200ft
camp as the sun was going down, had
>>
elevation. Then they trekked straight DAY EIGHT: Trek to Chukung
dinner with the other climbers/trekkers
up Namche Bazaar, which is 11,200 ft.
They only went a quarter of the way
and then curled up in their tents for
up Chukung because Steve was
>> DAY FIVE: Acclimatization Hike
another cold night.
experiencing altitude problems such as
They hiked to Kunde and Khumjung
Continues on page 34
shortness of breath and dizzyness. So
to acclimatize them for higher altitude.
they returned to the base at Dingboche
Then returned to Namche. A Parachuter
to sleep and rest up for the next day.
crashed while coming down and Alex
Alexander says, “I just remember being
helped her get her oxygen mask off as
really tired and thirsty all the time, we did
she could not breath. She had a badly
a lot of climbing so we were exhausted.”
fractured leg and some lacerations.
OCTOBER 2011
KATHMANDU
1 ARRIVE
KATHMANDU
2 TOUR
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TO PHERICHE
12 TREK
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32 ETCETERA | OCTOBER 2011 OCTOBER 2011 | ETCETERA 33
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60. 21. 23. 25.
100 ways to feel like you’re Beautiful Machu Picchu. Best of Chile & Argentina. Inca Trail & Amazon.
on vacation! Feel relaxed Be truly amazed by the Wander the colourful streets The trail is a demanding
and restored when you’re majesty of Machu Picchu. of La Boca, see ritzy real but rewarding trek that
completely stressed out. Learn about the culture estates in Recoleta or head combines ancient ruins,
Delicious food to help you in the local community. to San Telmo to witness the mountain scenery, lush
feel calm, energized, and Explore the ruins with a passionate tango.
cloud forest and rich jungle.
radiant on your days off! local guide and wander
For many people, it is the
through the temples.
highlight of Peru.
ON THE COVER
This is an image taken of Alexander and Steve
Farley camping expedition style at the Mount
Everest base camp. See their story on page 33.
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DEPARTMENTS
TRAVEL
ENTERTAINMENT
22 A Hole New World.
62 Behind The Scenes On Oscar
The opposite of Mountain life is cave
life. Ontario’s caverns and those crazy
enough to explore them no matter what.
Ben Dumont takes us down.
Night. Richard Parker takes us
backstage to see how it all works.
64 5 Secrets Of This Years Big
GOOD FOOD
Movies. Christina Millard talks about
this years movies and what makes them
42 Over 100 Favourite Recipes
so big. What makes them good?
& Ideas. Excellent meals for every
night of the week. Quick and easy!
68 New TV Series 2011.
The Walking Dead premieres Sunday
46 The Best Burgers Around.
with an all new episode. Details here.
Wendy Smith tracks down all the best 72 6 Easy Instruments. That you can
burgers in every state.
learn to play without lessons.
6 ETCETERA | OCTOBER 2011 OCTOBER 2011 | ETCETERA 7
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ART & CULTURE
33
82 A Walk Down Antique Row
The Magician’s Art & Antique Shop
attracts antique collectors worldwide.
86 Dancers Exposed
Photographer Ben Harrison
captures The Grand Ballet
90 New Painting Techniques
George Rush talks about some new
techniques you can use!
94 Colour Moods?
What colour means within the design
industry. How it relates to you, and what
it makes you feel.
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18 Days
Mt.Pumori Base Camp, Everest
>>
START CANADA
LUKLA TO PHAKDING
NAMCHE BAZAAR
ACCLIMATIZATION HIKE
TREK TO TENGBOCHE
TREK TO DINGBOCHE
TREK TO CHUKUNG
TREK TO LOBUCHE
TREK TO PUMORI BASE
BASE CAMP
AT BASE CAMP
NAMCHE BAZAAR
TREK TO PHAKDING
TREK TO LUKLA
FLY TO KATHMANDU
FLY TO KATHMANDU
AT KATHMANDU
FLY TO CANADA

The Graphic Design of
Michelle Farley
705.794.4831
skrunshy.com
michelle@skrunshy.com
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