Gathering Process

Taking inspiration from my daily commute to work, I began to think about how programming Flash applications reminds me of metro transit: a metro ticket takes you on a physical ride; a Flash movie takes you on an interactive journey. I used my metro ticket as the basis for this book's cover. Then I collected and scanned additional movie ticket stubs and receipts. I created a Photoshop file to hold these images, placing each in a separate layer so I could easily copy it into the final design. I also scanned photos of water, sky, and beaches to use for added texture. I gathered scenes from all of the places I've been, finally choosing an ocean shore scene from my hometown of Virginia Beach .