ARTS-4334, Fall 2022 – Student Work | Featured Work: Jose Cansdales

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At the core of the course lies a central assignment: the conception and execution of a comprehensive branding campaign for a designated brand and its corresponding product. This immersive task encapsulates the essence of the learning journey, allowing students to fuse theoretical knowledge with practical skills to bring a brand’s identity to life. As the embodiment of their creative and strategic capabilities, this assignment serves as a hallmark achievement for each participant.

For a comprehensive showcase of student accomplishments and the tangible fruits of their efforts, I invite you to explore the link provided below. This repository encapsulates both the fruits of their labor and the invaluable learning outcomes derived from the course. Within its digital confines, you’ll discover a mosaic of innovative branding campaigns, each a testament to the students’ ingenuity, dedication, and honed design skills. This rich compilation demonstrates the fusion of conceptual thinking, design craftsmanship, and marketing acumen, culminating in a diverse array of compelling brand narratives.
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This collection not only spotlights the students’ visual prowess but also chronicles their educational journey, as they unravel the layers of effective branding, strategic communication, and impactful design. As you peruse these offerings, you’ll witness the transformation of theoretical concepts into tangible, real-world applications—an exemplar of the dynamic synergy between education and practice.


Project-1A: Brand Identity/Trademark Design – Featured Student Work
For information about work credit and the names of the students associated with each project, please refer to the following links: https://flickr.com/groups/pxstudio_identity-design/

Project-1A: Brand Identity/Trademark Design In this foundational endeavor, students embarked on the creation of a series of brand identity designs and trademark designs. This pivotal project set the stage for developing a strong visual foundation for the brand, encapsulating its essence, values, and uniqueness within a single emblem or mark.


Project-1B: Branding POP – Featured Student Work / Fall 2022
For information about work credit and the names of the students associated with each project, please refer to the following links: https://flickr.com/groups/pxstudio_advertising-design

First Row: Award-Winning Entry: Wander POP Design | Abril Zepeda
Gold ADDY Award 2022 (AAF-RGV)

Award-Winning Entry: Sunset Cones Branding Campaign
Silver ADDY Award 2022 (AAF-RGV) | Hannia Martinez


Project-2A: Branding Poster Design – Featured Student Work / ARTS-4334, Fall 2022
For information about work credit and the names of the students associated with each project, please refer to the following links: https://flickr.com/groups/pxstudio_advertising-design/

Award-Winning Entry: Hybrid Illustration Campaign
Gold ADDY Award 2022 (AAF-RGV) | Amy Vargas

Award-Winning Entry: DOOF Logo
Silver ADDY Award 2022 (AAF-RGV) | Jose Cansdales

Award-Winning Entry: Chunk-A-Chip Advertising Campaign | Lily Sanchez
Silver ADDY Award 2022 (AAF-RGV)

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Award-Winning Entry: CHOC NOIR Advertising Campaign | Yamilex Cantu
Best of Show & Gold ADDY Award 2022 (AAF-RGV)

Project-2A: Branding Poster Design Building upon the brand identity established in Project-1, students elevated their creative prowess by crafting captivating branding posters. Guided by their chosen logos, these posters harmoniously married design aesthetics with effective messaging, encapsulating the brand’s story and allure within a single visual canvas.


Project-2B: Branding Billboard Design – Featured Student Work / Fall 2022
For information about work credit and the names of the students associated with each project, please refer to the following links: https://flickr.com/groups/pxstudio_advertising-designgn

Project-2B witnessed the transition from the intimate realm of posters to the grandeur of billboards. Tasked with establishing brand awareness on a larger scale, students engineered captivating billboard designs. These visuals not only aimed to resonate with the target audience but also strategically enticed potential consumers to engage with the brand’s offerings.


Project-3A: Branding on Social Media – Featured Student Work – ARTS-4334 / Fall 2022
For information about work credit and the names of the students associated with each project, please refer to the following links: https://flickr.com/groups/pxstudio_advertising-designgn

The role of social media ads in contemporary digital marketing is multifaceted and indispensable for businesses and brands aiming to efficiently reach and engage their target audience. Social media ads play a pivotal role in modern marketing strategies as they facilitate audience targeting, promote the brand, foster engagement, generate leads, and drive conversions. Their flexibility, robust analytics, and capacity to connect with a vast and diverse audience render them a vital tool for businesses striving to excel in the digital landscape. This project was designed to impart marketing acumen to students, focusing on emerging media and new platforms as means to attract a target audience.


Project-3B: Branding on U.I./App Design – Featured Student Work – ARTS-4334 / Fall 2022
For information about work credit and the names of the students associated with each project, please refer to the following links: https://flickr.com/groups/ux-design/


The culmination of the journey arrived in Project-3B, where students ventured into the realm of digital interfaces. Combining creativity and functionality, they undertook the design of a user interface (U.I.) and promotional app. This app served as a gateway for users to seamlessly interact with the brand’s products, offering a comprehensive platform for ordering and engagement.


Project-4: Branding Packaging – Featured Student Work – ARTS-4334 / Fall 2022
For information about work credit and the names of the students associated with each project, please refer to the following links: https://flickr.com/groups/pxstudio_package-design/

Award-Winning Entry: Hybrid Band Illustration Campaign
Best of Illustration Award & Gold ADDY Award 2022 (AAF-RGV) | Amy Vargas
Hybrid Band Illustration Campaign

The role of branding in packaging is pivotal for businesses and products, as it significantly influences consumers’ perceptions and purchasing decisions. Branding on packaging plays a multifaceted role in marketing and product presentation. It helps businesses create a distinct identity, build trust, connect with consumers emotionally, and drive sales. Effective branding in packaging is an integral part of a successful marketing strategy. This project aims to instruct students on how to harness the power of branding in packaging to create compelling, memorable, and marketable products.


Collectively, these four projects epitomize the holistic nature of branding in today’s dynamic landscape. They guide students through the intricate journey of creating a visual identity, translating it into compelling visuals for posters and billboards, and finally, harnessing the power of digital interfaces to enhance brand engagement. This progression not only hones students’ design skills but also underscores the critical role of branding in conveying stories, eliciting emotions, and forging connections within the contemporary market.