217.1b Introduction to the Graphic Arts

Design Strategy

My design is geared toward a fair amount of white space, making the resume clearer and easier to read. Having lots of white space on the side and between sections will also allow a news editor to spot out my skills without looking through clutter. When I describe what I did in my positions, I also separated each line with 14 pts. These were the only spots where I used dashes, so that the reader could easily go from one line to the next. Additionally, the line at the top used to separate my first and last name adds personality to the paper, making it more than just words.

Overall, the amount of white space and use of lowercase letters convey a smooth, calm tone rather than an in-your-face, all-caps resume. A reporter reading internship resumes is already filled with tons of type each day, so it’s important that this is readable and unique at the same time. The spacing on the page represents my calm personality, but the information also symbolizes I get the job done.

Choice of Typefaces

I wanted fonts that didn’t obnoxiously jump out at the reader, so I used two humanist sans-serif typefaces: Optima and Calibri. This conveys consistency throughout the resume. I believe they represent a comfortable, calm and also creative personality by not having the clutter of serif fonts’ finishing strokes. Using lowercase letters conveys this personality even more. Both fonts also have a two-story “a,” which looks more respectable and formal than a one-story “a.” I used Optima for my name and the names of each section (experience, skills, etc.), which achieves a small, but noticeable contrast from the Calibri font on the rest of the paper.