Livin Simpl

Author: Olivia Sontag

  • Record Reel

    Record Reel

    Always Spinning Process Text Enhancement: The caption “always spinning” was given a subtle glow and a slight motion effect to mirror the spinning of the record. Smooth Looping: The spinning motion of the record needed to be perfectly seamless. By carefully selecting and editing the video footage, the loop became fluid, with no noticeable start…

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  • B&W Photos

    B&W Photos

    Finding Beauty in Simplicity This black and white photo captures the simplicity and beauty of a single flower. By removing color, the focus shifts to the elegant shape and delicate details of the petals. I was drawn to the flower’s quiet strength and tranquil presence, amidst the chaos of the world. This image serves as…

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  • Water Droplet

    Water Droplet

    Transforming Water into Art Process The setup included a DSLR camera with a macro lens for close-up shots, a high-speed flash to freeze the motion, and a pipette to release consistent droplets. Timing was everything—the camera had to be set to a fast shutter speed, and the flash needed to fire at the exact moment…

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  • Hometown Rebrand

    Hometown Rebrand

    Hometown Rebrand Project Objective Rebranding my hometown of Carver, Massachusetts, was an exciting challenge. Carver has a lot to offer with its history and natural beauty, but it’s most famous for its cranberry bogs and wildlife. My goal was to create a new logo that truly captures the representation of Carver, setting it apart from…

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  • Summer Pops

    Summer Pops

    Summer Pops Project Objective This annual concert, held in Wilcox Park, Downtown Westerly, Rhode Island, brings together local talent and professional musicians for a night of music. The poster needed to be vibrant and fun, capturing the event’s spirit and including all essential information, from event details to sponsor logos. To create a poster that truly…

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  • Recyclobot

    Recyclobot

    RecycloBot Project Objective The goal was to create a double-sided instruction sheet that’s both informative and visually engaging. One side would feature a poster-style photograph with environmental factoids and the logo we created, and the other would have the step-by-step assembly instructions. The robot is designed for kids aged 6-10 and focuses on teaching them…

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  • Magazine Case Study

    Magazine Case Study

    Magazine Case Study Project Objective As a design student I was asked to visualise a magazine cover for engineering prosthetics out of bottle caps. The goal of the cover design was to make a design to visualise that a bottle cap was turned into a prosthetic. I had to choose a topic and a magazine…

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