Creative CoLab Table Graphic
Fast Facts
Background
This graphic was created for the main meeting table in Assiniboine College's Creative CoLab
Project Results
The final printed graphic decorated the table with a pattern that communicated the space's themes of growth and exploration
Lessons learned
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Practice working with preexisting brand assets (i.e. the CoLab logo)
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The workflow of seeing a project through from sketch to print
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How to work with vinyl prints
The challenge here was to create something that was visually appealing, but not too distracting. The table this was to be used one was a large meeting/conference table, so a subtle design would be best.
The Challenge
Design Process
1. Inspiration and ideation. As a starting point for this project, I was introduced to the work of Christi Belcourt, an artist specializing in environmental-themed pieces. Lots of her pieces feature organic, free-flowing shapes, which I took inspiration from.
The final piece would have to feature the logo, created by CoLab director Derek Ford, with an abstract pattern surrounding it.
I sketched out several ideas, experimenting with abstract patterns and shapes.
During the summer of 2025, I worked a summer student job at Assiniboine College’s new Creative CoLab. My job responsibilities were varied, but all centered on learning about the space’s equipment and preparing for its grand opening in the upcoming fall.
One project I worked on during my time there was designing, printing, and installing a tabletop graphic for the space’s large conference table. Since the CoLab was a creative space, decorating it with the work of creatives would both liven up the place and demonstrate what it was intended for.
Overview
Case Study
I settled on a design that featured the CoLab logo with an abstract pattern flowing around it.
2. Digital iterations. With my sketch, I used Adobe Illustrator to turn the design into a vector, and experimented with multiple colour schemes.
3. Refinement. The final colour theme I chose was a dark blue. Acting on feedback I had received from Derek, I increased the size of the CoLab logo to make it stand out more among the abstract shapes.
4. Implementation. I printed out my design using the CoLab’s latex printer, laminated it, and installed it on the space’s table.
Lessons Learned
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Practice working with preexisting brand assets (i.e. the CoLab logo)
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The workflow of seeing a project through from sketch to print
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How to apply work with vinyl prints
