Observation #1

Here are some iphone images of my "lungs" poster on a wall in front of one of the designated smoking areas . This is just a small version (18" x 24") due to my budget but ideally it would be a larger poster. This poster resulted of some big responses, both positive and negative. Some smokers like it and others didn't. It survived about 45 minutes before any hostile reactions to it. Ultimately, someone took the poster. lol. Now I need to print another for my presentation!

Put Out the Cigarette community page

Here is the link to the community page I created in facebook for students to share experiences and support others with quitting smoking cigarettes. This page is not an official page with a profile, so you cannot add it as a friend, but you can "like" the page and that will connect your profile with the page. Also, because it is a community page, anyone can connect to the page and post a comment or what not. Please check it out and join the community! ;)

Click here to go to Put Out the Cigarette

Poser #2. Lungs

This is the second poster designed for the campaign. It was a lot easier to make compared to the first one, and much more simple, but I believe is more attention grabbing. The white space in the middle represent the lungs and is a die cut when this is printed. This way, when the poster is hanging on a wall that is dark or black, it will show the illusion if the lungs being affected by smoking. I believe that in itself has a strong message. The bar contains the same info as the first poster.

Poster #1. Chemicals

This poster features the message about the chemicals found in cigarette smoke. The smoke is made up of text, which are actual molecular structures of some of the chemicals. I tried to find as much chemicals and as much structures of those chemicals as possible. Other info in this poster include the smoking cessation clinic, the direct number to Albert Angelo (health advisor at the clinic), as well as the website to the community page "Put Out the Cigarette" i put together to contribute to the campaign. This took a hell of a long time to design, but I am proud of it. :)

Survey #2

I had to make a second survey due to an issue sending the first one. I think I sent it to the wrong address. I changed the questions a little bit.

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Survey

You can take this survey if you want. :)

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PERT Chart

I wanted to keep this consistent with my time line so I used the same style and color scheme and eliminated the use of lines or arrows. The difference is in how all the words are connected. It is similar to a concept map, but still shows the order of the development of my research is turning out and what it is leading to. No lines and arrows to direct, but I think it is still clear enough to see where to follow.

Timeline

Here is my time line. Don't know if you notice, but the months in the center represents a cigarette.

Problem and Purpose Statement

Problem

The Smoking Cessation Clinic at San Francisco State University’s Health Center assists students in quitting smoking, however it is in need of ways to increase awareness of their existence.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to research and develop the necessary tools to reach student smokers and increase awareness of the Smoking Cessation Clinic

Something About Me

Hello, My Name is Alfred Velasco. I am a Visual Communications Major at the Design and Industry Department. My career direction started with my drawing. As a child I loved drawing and sketching and as I got older, I became interested in urban art and portraits. My love for drawing was influenced by my dad, who made the very first drawing I remember. I was inspired by his ability to imagine something and recreate it on paper. Entering college, I wanted a career that pushed my drawing skills to the next level that had more meaning, so I decided to be a graphic designer. Of course, my goal is to become a successful designer, but the definition of successful can vary in design. I do eventually want to run my own business, a graphic design firm.

Six words: Calm, Determined, Hardworking, Adaptive, Ambitious, Improving