Author: Jonathan Halliday

As of grade six, I was already toying around with photography, websites and animations, using tools such as iWeb and Adobe Muse. Since then, I've become very interested in web design and photography. I am an avid web designer and photographer, with extended knowledge in layout design, Photoshop and the Adobe Suite.

Jonathan Halliday: Web, Print, Photography

GIrl taking a picture at a concert, face lit up by phone
Mesmerized – Edited in Lightroom © Jonathan Halliday

About Me: Web, Print, Photography

I am graduating from John Abbott College in the Graphic and Web Design program. I am interested in web, print, and photography.

Background

From a young age, I’ve been toying around with photography, videography, websites, and animations using tools such as iWeb and Adobe Muse. I then became fascinated in 3D environments, using applications such as Blender and Cinema4D. Throughout the years, this wide range of interests has been narrowed down to web design and photography. My vast background keeps me in the know of many different technologies. I am very comfortable designing other print materials as well!

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Make the most of your spare time

Preparing portfolio pieces in your spare time
A possible future portfolio piece, waiting to be revised

In a visual and design-oriented course, your portfolio is your resume. Your future employment opportunities rely on the work you have under your belt. In the Graphic & Web Design program, every project you do is a potential portfolio piece. The work you do in school might not be inspiring. You might be stressed and not have the time or the will to put maximum effort into each work. If this is the case, at the very least keep the feedback you received during and after you presented your work in class. Then you can take full advantage of that precious spare time to revamp your portfolio pieces.

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