FTP via Windows Explorer

1 – Go to Start > Computer or use the shortcut Windows Key + E to start Windows Explorer.
2 – Type ftp://yourdomain.com into the top address bar.
3 – Input the full username and password for the ftp account and click Log On.
4 – You now have an open FTP connection. You can drag and drop files to and from this window and your computer to upload/download files.

Jacket Software – Design process

When given the task of redesigning the logo for Jacket Software, I immediately did some research on the company, its current logo, and its goals.

 

As always, I began my logo design process by sketching 10-20 different concepts. This is an invaluable step that is often overlooked by designers, but actually helped me land on my final design.

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Originally, I wanted to incorporate a lot of clean edges to emphasize a more modern look. Through this process, I created a J out of triangles, and thought “what if I put this in a circle?”. While sketching, I thought why not make a J out of circles?

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I then scanned the image to Adobe Illustrator and sketched out the circles digitally. I played around with a few fonts and layouts, and eventually landed on what ended up being close to the final logo.
I made a few adjustments after reviewing with the client and created a branding sheet specifying fonts, colors, and alternate uses for the logo. You can see the final logo design, as well as a few mock ups here.

Logo Design – Jacket Software

Jacket Software is a company that builds web applications, and are in the process of upgrading their software. In the meantime, I was given the task of redesigning the company’s visual identity.

I started with the logo. Below is the final version of the logo. You can see an overview of the process here.

 

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