In the image, I tried to incorporate as many visual metaphors as I could. The six stockings between two trees worked well with the “6-2” concept, and it felt visually balanced. The photograph is from our fourth anniversary party, and the five candles represent our bright expectations as we enter into our fifth year of business. The posters on the wall are the two office posters that define our company values. Initially, I was concerned that the table beneath the stockings felt too bare, but ultimately I decided this was a great visual metaphor for the blank slate that each new year offers to all of us. It’s an invitation to add one’s own personal touch to the unfolding story of 2015.
I had a great time working on this mini-project, and I learned many things that will prove useful on future projects. Overall, the free project day was an overwhelming success, stimulating our creativity and problem-solving skills, and I can’t wait to see what everyone develops on the next one.