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.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
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.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Week Seven Blog Assignment
Books and Periodicals.
Recently, I read this book called Uglies. I rarely have the time to read non-fiction books, but I finally read this entire novel from start to finish in one day, mainly due to the fact that I was sitting through jury duty and I had nothing else to do. =) But I'm glad that I was forced to read that book that I've been itching to read since I bought it a year ago for it was a really good book.
The story is about a society obsessed with being perfect and how everyone goes through a forced cosmetic operation after their sixteenth birthday to become a pretty. Then they would move to the part of town where the pretties live and play. All they do all day is party and do things that pretty people do. I know this sounds stupid, but it take place in a futuristic society where kids get around town on hoverboards, everything that you can possibly need would pop out of the walls, and authorities keep track of you through an interface ring that you are forced to wear.
While I was reading the part of the story where the main character, Tally, describes what it is like to be in New Pretty Town, I couldn't help but to think about how they lived. What do their homes look like? What does their furniture look like? What kind of art are they into (if they are even into art)? What do their cocktail napkins look like? Or what kind of clothes do they wear?
The imagery that came to mind made me want to start designing things that look futuristic, clean, metallic, sleek, and beautiful. It made me want to create something that they would've used or found aesthetically appealing. Somehow, their society was also environmentally conscious, so whatever I designed, it not only had to be very sleek and modern, but organic at the same time.
Recently, I read this book called Uglies. I rarely have the time to read non-fiction books, but I finally read this entire novel from start to finish in one day, mainly due to the fact that I was sitting through jury duty and I had nothing else to do. =) But I'm glad that I was forced to read that book that I've been itching to read since I bought it a year ago for it was a really good book.
The story is about a society obsessed with being perfect and how everyone goes through a forced cosmetic operation after their sixteenth birthday to become a pretty. Then they would move to the part of town where the pretties live and play. All they do all day is party and do things that pretty people do. I know this sounds stupid, but it take place in a futuristic society where kids get around town on hoverboards, everything that you can possibly need would pop out of the walls, and authorities keep track of you through an interface ring that you are forced to wear.
While I was reading the part of the story where the main character, Tally, describes what it is like to be in New Pretty Town, I couldn't help but to think about how they lived. What do their homes look like? What does their furniture look like? What kind of art are they into (if they are even into art)? What do their cocktail napkins look like? Or what kind of clothes do they wear?
The imagery that came to mind made me want to start designing things that look futuristic, clean, metallic, sleek, and beautiful. It made me want to create something that they would've used or found aesthetically appealing. Somehow, their society was also environmentally conscious, so whatever I designed, it not only had to be very sleek and modern, but organic at the same time.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Week Six Blog Assignment
This is where I work 25% of the time. The city gives me something when I look out the window. Some may call it inspiration?
I got my friend to take my photo while I was 'working'. =D
*Addendum: This is NOT my place. lol. I realized that I forgot to mention this little fact. I was wondering why people kept thinking I live in the city. lol. I always crash here bc I do live in BFE. I do a lot of my work here. Plus, the city inspires me. =)
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As of recently, this is where I do my work 50% of the time. Normally I work on my desk, but currently it is cluttered with products and boxes bc I just moved. So as of right now, I work on my bed.
For the other 25% of the time, I work in my car or in class. My life is very busy so I try to get homework done anywhere I can.
I got my friend to take my photo while I was 'working'. =D
*Addendum: This is NOT my place. lol. I realized that I forgot to mention this little fact. I was wondering why people kept thinking I live in the city. lol. I always crash here bc I do live in BFE. I do a lot of my work here. Plus, the city inspires me. =)
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As of recently, this is where I do my work 50% of the time. Normally I work on my desk, but currently it is cluttered with products and boxes bc I just moved. So as of right now, I work on my bed.
For the other 25% of the time, I work in my car or in class. My life is very busy so I try to get homework done anywhere I can.
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