SCMAker

• Maker: Sabrina Louissaint
• Genre: Blog 
• Level: Graduate
• Program: Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media
• Course: WRIT 5800: Editing, Layout, and Design
• Instructor: Dr. Eric Mason
• Semester Created: Winter 2020

Description:

In June of 2019, I did what is called a “big chop,” to my hair, and cut it all off to about 1 inch. For many years I contemplated doing this but finally after I graduated college and started my masters program, I decided it was time for a new beginning. It was a process learning how to take care of my hair all over again, but eventually I got the hang of it and found myself on youtube a lot of the time for help on ideas and guidance. There were a lot of things that were helpful, but I noticed a lack of content out there that would have been useful. I decided I should create a blog detailing my journey and helping others going through the same experience. Before taking Editing, Layout & Design, I considered the idea, but always made excuses not to. It was as if creating Project 1 was the extra push I needed. Originally I created a logo for a friend, but then I realized, I needed to do something for me, for once. Being natural has been a process of learning how to love myself and be the fearless woman I aspired to be. I went back and forth between names, and finally decided on “Good Hair Day.” The title reflects the many times I used to refer to my hair as a “bad hair day” and would let that statement deflect my own insecurities of how I looked. Everyday is a good hair day for me, because I accept who I am and love my hair no matter what it looks like. I found a website and started generating ideas. To create the logo, I created an account with shutter stock and found the images that were most interesting to me, to incorporate into the logo, I wanted an afro pick because It is a staple in the natural hair community and the holy grail to my hair routine. As you see in the sketch, I had a lot to choose from. I used Vector to bring my drawings to life. For a while I stuck with the logo, but I was not 100% satisfied. (Logo 1) Eventually, I downloaded an app called PicsArt and started playing around with some of my photos. Ultimately I knew I wanted my logo to reflect me, so what better way to do that, than use your own face?

Reflection:

As much as I enjoyed this project, creating the logo was the hardest part – as you saw I went back and forth with a lot of ideas. When I first went through the logos that already existed, I wanted mine to stand out. I think it was that initial pressure that made it so difficult to decide on an idea. The many resources out there also made it overwhelming. From photoshop, to Vector, I even tried Canva to create my logo. I enjoyed using the app and thought it was pretty innovative creating a logo from my phone. I found that creating a blog is not the easiest thing to do. It takes time and commitment. I was passionate about the idea of the blog, but I was not sure if anyone would see the value in it. I decided to stay true to my product and eventually the rest would see its way through. I am glad I put myself out there and made the most out of this project.