1. 1550 Owens Store Road
Canton, GA 30115
April 19, 2012
Judges, Senior Project
Creekview High School
1550 Owens Store Road
Canton, GA 30115
Dear Judges:
My name is Samantha Maxwell. I enjoy reading, writing, and music, but most of all I
love art. Ever since I was very young I knew I wanted to pursue art as a career, but it has
only been recently that I have fallen in love with graphic design through my experiences
as editor in chief of the yearbook. Soon, I plan to attend college as an art major with a
concentration in graphic design. Upon completion of my degree it is my goal to work for
an advertising firm designing ad campaigns for emerging companies.
For my product, I chose to create visual identities for companies of my own creation. My
research paper on the history of graphic design was a key step in developing my personal
ideologies about art and graphic design while learning about the historical context of
certain methods of design. This project was, at times, daunting, especially when it felt
like I stared at a white screen for hours. However, overcoming these roadblocks have
made me more well versed in design technology and have helped me find my identity as
an artist.
I am extremely happy with the topic I chose because it directly relates to my chosen field
of work. From this project, I have verified that graphic design is the right choice for my
career. I can truly say that after the completion of this project, I have never been more
excited to begin studying art and design at the college level. Though I know I will
undergo more struggles as I work my way towards my ultimate goal, I can always look
back on the work I created as a part of this project and be proud of the results.
At first, I dreaded the senior project. However, as soon as I started to work on my
product, I realized it is truly one of the most valuable and enjoyable projects I have ever
worked on. Though it was a lot of work, I learned so much not only about graphic design,
but also about myself and my work ethic. Thank you so much for your time and your
consideration of my project.
Sincerely,
Samantha Maxwell