Here’s a look at the typographical side of my dual-class project: I must say, I didn’t very much like the idea of analog typography before this. But now I think it’s really cool. It’s nice to be that intimate with the letterforms. My only regret is that, because I worked into the wee hours of Read More
On a trip to Powell Gardens a couple of weeks ago, with dots and circles fresh in my mind, I stumbled upon a composition based on (you guessed it!) circles! It’s almost the exact idea I had for my group’s version of “Growth”. It’s nice to know I’m on the right track with my ideas. Read More
I’ve known a bit about color since I was very, very young. My dad, who is an artist, taught me about really basic color theory (primaries, secondaries, and compliments) when I was a small child.So I’ve always had a pretty good grasp on the concept of color relationships. I’ve been taught basic color harmonies over Read More
My final words for my computer-related project are: Process Calculate Store Evolve Protect Connect Network Monitor Infect Alienate My final title is Techtonic. I’m feeling pretty good about it all. I hope this good feeling lasts awhile. It makes all my hard work worth it.
I started off with Family as my word to work from. It somehow turned into something completely different. Here’s what I have now: Family -> Support -> Balance -> Weight -> Gravity -> Science Under science, I have: observe discover knowledge wisdom trial error failure momentum/speed projection justice (from scientific law, in case you were Read More
For my find & share exercise, I chose to talk about an artist whom I know personally.My mentor and friend, Ben Timpson. Ben was the Lead Artist in the graphic design studio at MyARTS for the first couple of years that I worked there. He’s incredibly talented and pretty damn fearless. He literally puts himself Read More
In response to this post, I have to say that the readings and video expanded my idea of what graphic design really is. I work in an environment where what we do as designers is greatly limited to what will sell to our clients. We really only get to do “personal work” twice a year Read More
I’ve always wanted to be an artist. Seeing how passionate my dad is as an artist made me want to see if I had the same passion about art.And I do.I’ve always been exposed to art. I literally grew up around it. I have memories of being a small child and the house being full Read More
One of my favorite design blogs is BrandNew. Basically, its purpose is to show recent logo redesigns/tweaks.I find it very interesting because I love to see what people do to update and modernize pre-existing logos.Lately, my favorite revised logo is the Girl Scouts logo. That’s why I was so eager to use it for my Read More
It shall be known that my least favorite letter to draw is S. In fact, before this project, I actually loathed it.