Desktop Publishing Portfolio Project: My New Business For this project you will use Adobe Photoshop to create a logo and MS Publisher to create all the documents. You may use MS Publisher templates but the final document must NOT look like it was created using a template.

Examples Sheet Note that these examples do not necessarily meet the guidelines in your grade sheet. They are here for reference purposes so you can see what some of these things might look like (real publications). Follow your specific guidelines as you work on your projects. Business Logo Samples

Tri-fold Business Brochure Samples

Real Examples Online: www.claritasconsortium.com/gallery.htm | www.solutionsmc.net/portfolio.html Business Card

Real Examples Online: www.designsbylorawebber.com/BUSINESSCARDPAGE.html http://www.thelogofactory.com/design-project-tips/business-card-design/

Letterhead with Matching Envelope

Open House Invitation

Gift Certificate

Award Certificate

PowerPoint Slide Template

Business Form

MY OWN BUSINESS DTP SCORING GUIDE/REQUIREMENTS

First two items required; then, pick four others to complete. Final copies due in binder with all items in plastic page covers, trimmed neatly. *****Business Logo Requirements (DO NOT PRINT) Created using Adobe Photoshop Contains at least two colors Includes unique use of text (either text on a path, reverse text, outlined, shadowed, etc.) Includes a shape or graphic that integrates seamlessly with the words Quality/professionalism *****Tri-fold Business Brochure Contains logo 2 total pages, printed front and back of one sheet of paper in portrait either landscape orientation Includes Name of Business and important contact information Includes borders, shading, lines, space, etc. to break up the page Makes good use of space (no wasted space or gaps) Includes basic information about the business which explains the purpose of the business and what the business offers to customers Includes information about the business such as location, hours of operation, special deals, introduction to personnel, featured items Uses at least three photographs and one quality clipart Quality/Creative/Grammar/Spelling Be creative, too! What would you want on a cruise? *****Business Card Contains logo Correct page size—business card size (3.370” x2.125”) Includes appropriate photograph or clip art Includes basic information including name of cardholder, name of business, address of business, phone number, email address, hours of operation if relevant Include a shape incorporated into the design Uses between size 9 and 12 font for most text Uses appropriate and readable color scheme and clear, readable fonts Quality/Grammar/Spelling (and readability) *****Business Letterhead and Envelope Contains logo Correct letter size—8.5” wide by 11” tall Correct envelope size—9.5” wide by 4.25” tall Incorporates a shape in design Letterhead design enhances the final letter design and does not distract from it Includes all contact information for company and/or people who would use this letterhead Envelope incorporates letterhead design Quality/Grammar/Spelling *****Open House Invitation Contains logo Includes appropriate photograph or clip art Includes information about the business such as location, hours of operation, special deals, introduction to personnel, featured items Incorporates design that “catches your eye” Uses appropriate and readable color scheme and clear, readable fonts Makes good use of space (no wasted space or gaps) Quality/Spelling/Originality

*****Gift Certif icate Contains logo Includes basic information including name of business, address of business, phone number, email address, hours of operation if relevant Includes blank to fill in name of person who receives the gift certificate and a signature line for person authorized to sign gift certificate Includes checkboxes to mark amount of certificate or blank to fill out amount Contains at least one appropriate graphic (other than logo) Uses appropriate and readable color scheme and clear, readable fonts Quality/Grammar/Spelling (and readability) *****Award Certif icate Contains logo Includes title with reason for award Includes basic information including name of business, address of business, phone number, email address, hours of operation if relevant Includes blank to fill in name of person who receives the award and a signature line for person or persons authorized to sign award Contains at least one appropriate graphic (other than logo) Uses appropriate and readable color scheme and clear, readable fonts Quality/Spelling/Originality *****PowerPoint Slide Template Contains logo Template should include two slides: a title slide and a standard slide design slide Includes basic information including name of business, address of business, phone number, email address Design should look like a template which could be used for multiple slides in a PowerPoint presentations Uses appropriate and readable color scheme and clear, readable fonts Contains at least one appropriate graphic (other than logo) Quality/Spelling/Originality *****Business Form Contains logo Includes basic information including name of business, address of business, phone number, email address, hours of operation if relevant Type of form is identified clearly on form such as Invoice, Purchase Order, etc. Uses appropriate and readable color scheme and clear, readable fonts Areas of form are clearly marked and easy to understand This form is completed as a sample Quality/Spelling/Originality REQUIRED: Logo _____ Tri-fold Business Brochure _____ OPTIONS (list the FOUR out of SEVEN selected):

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