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.

My Thoughts on the New Belk Logo

I don't really like it. I was driving to work one day and noticed that the belk sign changed. I don't know how to take it in. I feel as if they are trying too hard to be bloomingdale's and macy's by adapting such a similar font. I feel that by doing this, in a way, they are following the crowd. Eh, who knows maybe it'll grow on me, just like the time when Honda redesigned the civic back in 2006. At first, I didn't really know how to react to it. Now, I LOVE it.

Wine Box Design

Inspiration comes from looking through a mess of tangled vines at something. In this case, you are looking through "grape vines" at the vine bottle inside.

CB2!

I love this new furniture store by Crate&Barrel. I went there over the weekend and literally had one of those moments. Some reason this store just inspired me.

Week Five Blog Assignment

Block of Type

I know that these entries are coming in a little late. lol. But after remembering that these things are required, I also realized that these are actually fun to do! =) So here are some pictures of my neighborhood. Well, the area that I always spend most of my time in anyway.

On my way to work I saw a poster of veggie type!


A free movie pass from focus features given to me a by work.


The bags at work we put our jeans in.


The mall food court. There is so much typography in this space. It amazing how many advertisements a person can get hit with in such a little space.


One of my favorite stores. I think its a good use of Helvetica.


At carribou coffee. Something about this makes me happy.


The caribbou coffee window appliqué. I think its a good mix of font faces.


Noon Café in midtown.