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Art + Design: Graphic Design
½ûÂþÌìÌà Michael Jose Leonardo Galan
Michael Jose Leonardo Galan is a 35-year-old dad who is a Marine Corps veteran, a transfer student, and a first-generation college student at ½ûÂþÌìÌà Dartmouth. He attended Massasoit Community College and focused on graphic design. Michael is deciding whether to continue his education and pursue a master’s degree or start working in the field. As a father, Michael Leonardo’s goals are to push through the adversities and challenges that will come in life and teach his children the importance of perseverance and education.
Statement
This capstone project focuses on creating various items to serve the needs of ½ûÂþÌìÌà Dartmouth and the Veterans organization, specifically the Student Veterans of America (SVA) club. This includes designing a new logo, military challenge coins, a Veterans Booklet, and other related items.
The new logo design for the Student Veterans of America club will incorporate the colors of ½ûÂþÌìÌà Dartmouth, ensuring that it reflects the institution’s values and unity while maintaining coherence with the university’s overall identity and excellence. The design choice was made with the goal of creating a visually cohesive and meaningful representation that aligns with both the veterans’ community and the university.