FINALLY. After about 3 weeks of searching for a book that I can read online using ProQuest, I finally found a couple books. The first is a book on typography by Kristin Cullen; Design Elements, Typography Fundamentals: A Graphic Style Manual for Understanding How Typography Affects Design. So far, its had quite a bit of good information, but I'm having difficulty deciding how to Cornell note it, so I might wait a bit before I cite it. The second book is by Fábio Sasso; Abduzeedo Inspiration Guide for Designers. The main difference between these books though is that rather than being text heavy, this book, so far, has just shown a lot of examples of great design. I probably won't ever cite it, but I'll reference it for future design work.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Independent Component 1 Approval
1. For my Independent Component 1, I plan to create an online portfolio in the form of a blogger. I will have my images linked and will have updates on different things I am working on. I will have a few yearbook spreads on there, some wallpapers I am making, and some posters I am designing for my room as well.
2. To show proof that I am working for 30+ hours, I will have screenshots and updates of the different things I am working on as I complete them. There will be a link on the right that will link to all my posts containing completed work. I plan to have around 5 or so pieces completed by the end of 30 hours.
3. I will show my peers and my mentors the designs. I will ask for feedback, so I will probably add some time to my mentorship with this component, but not all 30 hours as I will not be working hand-in-hand with either of my mentors.
4. (It's there.)
2. To show proof that I am working for 30+ hours, I will have screenshots and updates of the different things I am working on as I complete them. There will be a link on the right that will link to all my posts containing completed work. I plan to have around 5 or so pieces completed by the end of 30 hours.
3. I will show my peers and my mentors the designs. I will ask for feedback, so I will probably add some time to my mentorship with this component, but not all 30 hours as I will not be working hand-in-hand with either of my mentors.
4. (It's there.)
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Second Interview Questions
1. My second mentor, interviewee for this interview, is Ron Martinez, my friend Ronnie's father. He is a freelance designer.
2. What was one of the first things you worked on as a designer?
Did design always interest you, or was it something that just came up in the recent stages of your life?
Did you take classes for design or did you just design and learn from feedback?
Why did you not pursue a main career in graphic design?
What is it like working freelance designer rather than for a company?
What do you think is the best design you've come up with?
What do you like about design?
What are the most important skills in being a good designer?
2. What was one of the first things you worked on as a designer?
Did design always interest you, or was it something that just came up in the recent stages of your life?
Did you take classes for design or did you just design and learn from feedback?
Why did you not pursue a main career in graphic design?
What is it like working freelance designer rather than for a company?
What do you think is the best design you've come up with?
What do you like about design?
What are the most important skills in being a good designer?
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Blog 5 Project Reflection and Working EQ
The Pentagon
1. A positive thing that occurred during my mentorship was that I learned how to use Adobe Illustrator. It's the program I used to make my current blog background and it is used for vectors rather than pixels like Adobe Photoshop. Basically, that means that if you zoom in really really really close, it will still look amazing since there aren't blocks (pixels) that make up the image, but actual mathematical lines (vectors).
2. When I read many of the typography articles, many of which I have yet to use for research checks, it helps me understand fonts even more than I currently do. Some people think that fonts are not very important, but oh, if only they knew.
3. Everything. I know a few graphic designers, I have the programs and I have master race OS. Windows. Stay mad Apple.
4. I will never be able to actually shadow one of my mentors when she is not at iPoly. Mimi is unbelievably busy and travels often. The only time I get to mentor with her is when she comes to iPoly. ;_;
5. a. What part of a design is the most important in making an impact in the audience?
b. I plan on mentoring with Mimi Orth, Mr. Martinez, and, if possible, a graphic designer that Mr. Daly knows.
1. A positive thing that occurred during my mentorship was that I learned how to use Adobe Illustrator. It's the program I used to make my current blog background and it is used for vectors rather than pixels like Adobe Photoshop. Basically, that means that if you zoom in really really really close, it will still look amazing since there aren't blocks (pixels) that make up the image, but actual mathematical lines (vectors).
2. When I read many of the typography articles, many of which I have yet to use for research checks, it helps me understand fonts even more than I currently do. Some people think that fonts are not very important, but oh, if only they knew.
3. Everything. I know a few graphic designers, I have the programs and I have master race OS. Windows. Stay mad Apple.
4. I will never be able to actually shadow one of my mentors when she is not at iPoly. Mimi is unbelievably busy and travels often. The only time I get to mentor with her is when she comes to iPoly. ;_;
5. a. What part of a design is the most important in making an impact in the audience?
b. I plan on mentoring with Mimi Orth, Mr. Martinez, and, if possible, a graphic designer that Mr. Daly knows.
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