Blog Assignment #14

I don't really collect anything, but I did collect coins. Ever since I was younger I always had this fascination with coins. I currently have an international coin collection of coins from europe, central america, mexico, the caribbean, parts of asia, and Canada. I hope that the collection will continue to grow, but as of recently, I haven't had the time, or money, to travel. I attempted to collect all 50 quarters of the states, but I quickly learned that collecting local coins is impossible due to the urge to spend it. I remember peeling the quarters off my quarter map because I needed gas money to get to school. UGH. =/ Maybe one day I can put back the quarters that I took off.

Blog Assignment #3

Design Trends

Trends I like:

White space - As time goes on, pages become less cluttered.
Typography - Designers are starting to make the text part of the overall design rather than something thrown on.
Sketches/Hand drawn illustrations - This gives the design a more unique and personal touch.
Large Images -
Overlapping Color - I'm starting to find a lot of overlapping color in logo designs. This technique makes it seem as if the elements are transparent.

Trends I don't like:

the use of Papyrus - This font is popping up everywhere. Has it slowed down?

Blog Assignment #4

Works of art that inspire me.

The Chicago Bean


Claire Morgan Sculptures




Santiago Calatrava Architecture

Blog Assignment #13

I like all of these album artworks because they all tell a story. They aren't glamor shots, or a random pic of the artist. These images provoke a feeling from the viewer and sets the mood for the album.

Blog Assignment #2

Here are some examples of good and bad design.



OLD= GOOD
NEW= BAD

Here are more examples of bad design.

You can also just go to this link .

Good Design is



Or you can just visit good magazine and look at some infographics.

Blog Assignment ONE

I feel like these 5 pieces were responsible for my acceptance into the program.

Aveda Ads





Skittles Package Design


Lady Gaga Poster


Mailer


Stationery


I am happy with all of them. If I had to change something about them, it would probably be something minor, like using a different paper thickness on the mailer.

Blog Assignment #8

Each week, I feel I must check in with...

HGTV. There's just something about this channel that I always HAVE to keep up with. I just love watching the "entire" design process from start to finish. I enjoy watching things go from the drawing board to the finished piece. I love watching how designers can create a feeling with what colors they choose to use in a space or how the arrangements of the same pieces in a space can make a a huge difference in how a person perceives the design as a whole. Design can influence the world a lot. It can determine how the public perceives a company. It can determine if a business is successful. It can also determine the productivity of individuals utilizing the space. Design is everywhere.