decisions

So many decisions! At least I have people on my floor to help out.

regular light

regular light

black light

black light

black light

blue light

blue light

blue light

The black light and blue light look the exact same picture wise but when you're actually looking at them, the black light is calmer then the blue light.

How I Spent Tuesday Night...

My roommate and neighbor like my prototypes more then I do! This is what I found when I came back into my room... At least they're getting some use out of them!

Reflections on the Readings

Reflections:

Parts of the letter:

            The reading, Parts of the Letter, pertained to this specific project because both dealt with the use of learning how to create typography. The reading taught me the basic vocabulary of typography, which I was able to use correctly while my group and I constructed our three-foot letters. I think the reading was very helpful because as a graphic designer, I will deal a lot with different types of typography and now I know the basic vocabulary of type.

Photo Ops:

            In the reading, Photo Ops, I learned that there are many different techniques to think about when taking a picture. Whether it’s taking pictures with friends, pictures on vacation, or portrait style pictures, it is essential to think about your technique. All the techniques talked about in the reading, symmetry, repetition, close-up, framing, continuous, exploration, movement, and serendipity, pertained to this group project. We, as a group, were challenged to step outside the box of an ordinary photograph and get creative. We were challenged to find unique angels to take our photo from and also creative sites around campus.

Photography Steve Edwards:

            The reading taught me things I never knew before like how photography was first used and when it was first documented. It talked a lot about how photography was used in prisons and documentation in prisons. I actually found this chapter very interesting because I never knew much about the history of photography. This reading covered all the history from when photography first started until now. Although I am not one much for history, I actually wanted to read more. I’ve always been interested in photography even though I don’t think it’s really for me. Steve Edwards’ chapter pertains to this project we are doing in class because we are actually documenting our own creative work and being challenged to make our photograph make sense without words.

           

Photo Essay

My thoughts on the photo essay accordion style book:

I don't want to do it but here goes nothing...

Getting Better...

I'm definitely getting better at updating my blog!

Anyways, we took our final picture today! It was my first time being inside the Oread and oh my gosh, it is huge! The rooms are absolutely gorgeous and the staff was so nice and considerate to us and our 3 feet letters!

waiting outside a hotel room for the employee to come let us in!

the final picture! i know it's hard to see on here but it's so cool! We ended up taking EX, PA, and ND at different times and then Yvonne used her photo media skills to compile the picture!

                        

 

Now it's time to put all my focus on this photo essay book! I'm so glad it's taking place of the process notebook. It gives me a chance to be more creative and in fact, it seems easier!

STRESSSSSSSS

This project is so stressful! There is so much to do and so little time to do it! We finally finished our letters and go the picture taken today though! We painted our letters with primer in hopes of the spray paint sticking to the cardboard better and it did! I can't believe how much spray paint it took to cover these letters! We also bought black duct tape and taped the edges on the letters so they stood out more. We took our final picture on top of the Oread Hotel this morning! I actually had family in town so I wasn't able to be there but I heard it looks really good and I'm excited to see what the pictures look like! I just made my dummy photo essay book and it's actually a lot easier to make then I thought. If I end up having extra time, I may google how to make a really creative one!

p.s. The person in my dorm who stole my digital camera finally gave it back... I still don't know who took it though and all my pictures are deleted! Time to catch up on taking pictures of this project though!

Color Advice!

Oh the places we go

Yvonne decided to go out and take pictures for our group of possible place we would be able to place our word expand.

My words

For the group project, the word we chose to use is:
Expand-
–verb (used with object)

1.

to increase in extent, size, volume, scope, etc.: Heatexpands most metals. He hopes to expand his company.

2.

to spread or stretch out; unfold: A bird expands its wings.

3.

to express in fuller form or greater detail; develop: toexpand a short story into a novel.

For the individual project, my word I chose to use is:
Change-
–verb (used with object)

1.

to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of(something) different from what it is or from what it wouldbe if left alone: to change one's name; to change one'sopinion; to change the course of history.

2.

to transform or convert (usually fol. by into ): The witchchanged the prince into a toad.

3.

to substitute another or others for; exchange for somethingelse, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes whenshe got home from the office.

Project 4

I am really enjoying project 4 so much more then any other project. I have always liked typography and color and so this project is right for me. It's fun to manipulate the text by using tools on Adobe Illustrator that I have never used before. Also, I think the process notebook will be easier this time for me because I'm actually staying organized and have everything separated!

Getting Closer to Deadline

Each class period, we are getting closer and closer to the final deadline. I think that the project is actually getting easier seeing as how we now get to choose one picture from each category to refine and work with on the computer. Hopefully this part will be easy since I already know how to use Photoshop and Illustrator.

Sketches

I have to admit, my sketching has improved so much but all my drawings are starting to look the same. I'm starting not to like all this sketching!

Art & Design Gallery

After class, I visited the Art & Design Gallery in the Art & Design Building. I chose to analyze a poster created by Bob Coffeen. The poster was titled Building Associates and it showed the viewer about the Richard Auditorium Renovation Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. The reason I chose this particular poster and artist was because Coffeen seemed to use the grid effectively. The past few projects, we have been assigned to focus on using a grid for the layout of our posters just like Coffeen ended up using. Also, he uses the rule of a diagonal which catches the viewers attention like my group had used in our previous project.

Dream Job

I didn't always want to major in graphic design. Throughout high school, a lot of different majors entered my mind but obviously didn't stay. Before sophomore year in high school, i was set on becoming a journalist. But then, sophomore year in high school, I joined the yearbook staff. I mostly wrote stories that year for the book which was right up my alley. I thought so anyways. Junior year I tried out to be Design Editor of the yearbook. I fell in love with design that year and realized this is what I want to do in the future. After college, my dream job is to move out to Hollywood or just a big city and design movie posters or album art work.

Attribute Listing

In class, as a group, we created a grid with different categories/attributes we found the mechanical pencil to have. From there, we added descriptions of the pencil (plastic, light, green, etc) to what category they fell under. This process helped us think outside the box about different ways to redesign the mechanical pencil.

Binder Clip Interviews

I interviewed 5 KU student's about their opinion and thoughts of the function of a binder clip.

1) Have you ever used a binder clip? Why or why not?
2) Do you consider the binder clip useful? Why or why not?
3) What is one way you would improve the design of the binder clip if you were able to?

Sarah Morris, freshmen
1) I do use the binder clip because it's an easy way to bind large amounts of paper together.
2) I do consider the binder clip useful because it gets the job done.
3) If I could redesign the binder clip I would make it so when opening it, there wasn't so much tension on your finger tips.

Jordan Sova, freshmen
1) I frequently use the binder clip because it helps me stay organized.
2) I don't find the binder clip functional because I think it's too hard to open.
3) One way I would improve the design of the binder clip would be to add longer handles so it's easier to hold.

Michelle Graham, senior
1) I don't use the binder clip because it's too hard to open.
2) I don't consider the binder clip functional because it's not for me.
3) One way I would improve the design would make it so you wouldn't have to squeeze it open to use to. You could slide it on like a paper clip.

Andrew Glatt, freshmen
1) I rarely use it. I only use it when I need to hold projects together.
2) I do find the binder clip functional because it's very helpful in staying organized.
3) If I could change the design of the binder clip, I would add springs to it so it was easier to squeeze open but still snapped shut.