EMMA COMTOISVISUAL DESIGNER

emmacomtois.com • escomtoi@syr.edu • 818.414.2902

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #1

Returning StrongerThe Daily Orange2.25.2016

THE TASK: Design the front page with a story about students who take a leave of absence for mental health purposes

MY ROLE: I came up with multiple drafts in order to compliment the beautiful illustration. This won design of the week and was entered into the news design category for the SSND competition.

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #2

Reporting CultureThe Daily Orange4.28.2016

THE TASK: Create an infographic to illustrate the prevalence of sexual assault on private and public university campuses

MY ROLE: In order to create this graphical breakdown, I searched through databases and campus reports along with the news editor to compile the information. This won design of the week.

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #3

Cutting EdgeThe Daily Orange9.27.2016

THE TASK: Design a package of social media quote cards and print page for a story about SU soccer players’ hair styles

MY ROLE: I decided this unconventional story needed more interesting art. I collaborated with the photo editor to concept and create the photo illustrations. I also created accompanying quote cards to promote the story on social media. This won design of the week.

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #4

‘Horrendous’The Daily Orange12.6.2016

THE TASK: Design the sports back page after a blowout loss to UConn

MY ROLE: The original plan was to have just one dominant photo on the sports back, but the game was such a huge loss that multiple photos were a better option for the package of stories. I helped convince the photo editor and sports editor to follow through with this decision. This was entered in the sports design category for the 2017 SSND competition.

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #5

Pregame PlaybookThe Daily Orange4.28.2016

THE TASK: Create an infographic to give a quick summary of both the SU men’s and women’s basketball teams during March Madness

MY ROLE: I had tried using cutouts in graphics once before, but this was the first time it came out as a developed concept. I worked with the photo editor and presentation director to choose photos and edited graphics the sports staff sent me to create this full page graphic illustration. This won design of the week.

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #6

Spring Football GuideThe Daily OrangeMarch 2016

THE TASK: Develop a style guide and design a 12 page guide sports special edition guide

MY ROLE: I, along with another freshman designer, created the style guide and designed the entire annual Spring Football Guide. We developed stylized pull quotes, graphic styles, headline treatments and color scheme. The editor-in-chief created the cover based on our style guide.

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #7

In ToonThe Daily Orange11.12.2015

THE TASK: Create a quirky spread to break down various classes available in the upcoming semester to help advise students based on their identification with cartoon characters

MY ROLE: After multiple sketches and drafts, this was my final version of my first spread. It took me several attempts to try to work on a consistent grid and honor all the varying illustrations, while creating a cohesive aesthetic.

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #8

Thinking Out LoudThe Daily Orange11.29.2016

THE TASK: Design a story about students at Syracuse University who participate in a spoken word and poetry group on campus

MY ROLE: I worked with the photo editor and presentation director to select photos and their layout as well as sourced the participants names for cutlines

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #9

Single & Ready to MingleThe Daily Orange Digital2.14.2017

THE TASK: Design a “Choose Your Own Adventure” flow chart for social media to promote Pulp’s first Valentine’s Day Guide

MY ROLE: After the online presentation of this concept fell through, I created illustrations and wrote copy with the feature editor to strengthen it for use on social media

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #10

Basketball Guide 2016The Daily Orange DigitalNov. 2016

THE TASK: Design print edition and special edition quote cards to promote The Daily Orange’s annual Basketball Guide in the of fall of 2016

MY ROLE: Created these cards, which were used to promote the stories and guide, which I also designed along with the presentation director. These cards improved user engagement with The D.O.’s main and sports Twitter pages.

EMMA COMTOISWORK SAMPLE #11

Beats & EatsAdvertisingFeb. 2017

THE TASK: Create a print and digital campaign for The Daily Orange’s annual street festival Beats & Eats

MY ROLE: Created and executed art concept for three print advertisements; developed copy and tagline along with Andy Mendes (we are just your average Fear Factor applicants and copywriting/art direction extraordinaires); contributed to Snapchat geofilter design

THE CAMPAIGN: For the digital campaign, we partnered with Tapingo, a popular food delivery service on Syracuse University’s campus. In the week leading up to the event, we plan to have a “Tapingo Scavenger Hunt.” Discount codes will be hidden in print ads in The Daily Orange. These codes will give readers $1 off orders. Beats & Eats ads will also appear on the Tapingo app in the weeks leading up to the event. On the actual day, Tapingo will partner with food trucks. Through this partnership, participants will be able to order ahead on the mobile app. This will allow patrons to focus on the music and hang out with friends, not wasting time waiting in line. This will also encourage users to engage with the app and their phones. This will also drive traffic and increase usage of the Snapchat geofilter that will be accessible at the event venue. Click forward to see the print ads and the geofilter.

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