Workshop on 'Graphic Design' Organized by Primeasia University EEE Club and WIE AG, IEEE Ban

Organizer: Primeasia University EEE Club and WIE Affinity group, IEEE Bangladesh section

Venue: STAR Tower, Primeasia University

Date: July 28, 2017

Primeasia University EEE Club and WIE Affinity Group, IEEE Bangladesh Section jointly organized “Workshop on Graphic Design” on 28 July, 2017 at General Purpose Computer Lab, STAR Tower, Primeasia University. Rubia Siddiqua, Senior Executive, Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd. and Graphic Designer, WIE AG, IEEE Bangladesh Section was present as resource person throughout the workshop.

Instructor with participants and faculties

At the beginning of the workshop, Sharfuddin Ahmed, Convener of Students’ Development Committee, Department of EEE, Primeasia University and Rajib Baran Roy, Head, Department of EEE, Primeasia University talked about the purpose of the workshop and the importance of graphic design in professional life, freelancing and promoting business.

Participants and instructor during the workshop

At first, Rubia Siddiqua introduced the students to the basic elements and different tools (selection tools, drawing tools, reshaping tools, painting tools) of Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 and showed how to use them in drawing different shapes (rectangle, polygon, circle, half-circle, star) and free hand objects. She also answered and explained various questions on anchor points and vectors. Finally, Rubia Siddiqua showed some sample designs and artworks and demonstrated on adjusting thresholds and fills and strokes.

Instructor Rubia Siddiqua receiving a token of appreciation

The two hours’ workshop ended with certificate giving ceremony and group photo session. 20 students including 3 IEEE members participated in the workshop. The workshop put positive impact on students and faculties and the students expressed their interest in arranging such workshops in future.