Monday, June 15, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Final Logo self-assessment
Name of your company, a short paragraph describing what your company manufactures/sells and the target audience for the product.
“Stay fit” My company targets older men and woman about staying fit. Working out and going to the gym whenever you can. When you come to the gym you will step out a new person. This program hopefully will make this world stay healthy and have people meet their goals.
Review the processes that Jacob Cass went through in designing his logo and Logo Design Secrets (and any other links that you found especially helpful). What parts of these processes did you use in your work. Please explain and be specific.
I made sure that I stayed will simple comforting colors that are eye catching. Also made sure it worked in b/w and color. I tried making this a simple logo so when you look at it you know what it is for. All his tips really helped me for my final product.
Overall, what three important concepts have you learned about logo design? Explain why they are important to your future work?
I have learned one that it must be simple, because you don’t want someone second thinking what the logo is about. The second thing that is important is that color, because you do not want something that some will not go to just because of the color. An finally the name must be short and to the point. You want that so you can fit it anywhere or place and have it stand out.
Review the criteria and the process of designing a logo, please rate your final logo design, 1-4 (4 is the highest). Please explain why your work deserves the rating.
I think my logo deserves a three, because It meets all the criteria and is unique itself. I worked very hard to make this the best I think it could be. I took feedback from other students, and changed some things, but in the end I made it my own.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Logo reflection
What significant changes has your logo gone through?
I had two logos that I was choosing through and I picked the more simple one. I also made one in black and white, and one in color. I made the outlines more bold so it would stand out. I also made my people for the word “fit” more simple.
Why did you make these changes?
I made these changes so it was more simple and better eye catching. I took the feedback that people gave me and used it. I made it so it can be made little, big, color, or b/w, and all look good.
How much more work needs to go into the logo? What more do you need to do?
I think my logo is pretty much done. The colors may need to change. Besides that I think my logo is done.
I had two logos that I was choosing through and I picked the more simple one. I also made one in black and white, and one in color. I made the outlines more bold so it would stand out. I also made my people for the word “fit” more simple.
Why did you make these changes?
I made these changes so it was more simple and better eye catching. I took the feedback that people gave me and used it. I made it so it can be made little, big, color, or b/w, and all look good.
How much more work needs to go into the logo? What more do you need to do?
I think my logo is pretty much done. The colors may need to change. Besides that I think my logo is done.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Quarter three self-assesment:
What are you most proud of? What do you think are your strengths?
I am most proud of finishing all my projects and designs on time. I am proud that I have gotten better with working on photo-shop. My strengths are when I draw on paper, because the photo-shop tools are a little harder to work with.
What would you like to do better and/or focus upon for Quarter four?
How will you make this happen?
I would like to work on designs in different ways, not just on the computer. I would like to take more time on each piece, because when I do that the better it is. I will make this happen by getting feedback, and taking time on each piece. I think it will be great to work on paper or design shirts. That would make this class a lot more fun and interesting.
I am most proud of finishing all my projects and designs on time. I am proud that I have gotten better with working on photo-shop. My strengths are when I draw on paper, because the photo-shop tools are a little harder to work with.
What would you like to do better and/or focus upon for Quarter four?
How will you make this happen?
I would like to work on designs in different ways, not just on the computer. I would like to take more time on each piece, because when I do that the better it is. I will make this happen by getting feedback, and taking time on each piece. I think it will be great to work on paper or design shirts. That would make this class a lot more fun and interesting.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Logo
List and describe (in your own words) the 5 important steps in designing a logo.
While making a logo design making it simple is better. Also a sign that is dealing with a company does not having anything to do with what they it is, like the Mcdonldes does not have a burger for the sign. Also the size is very important. You do not want it to small so people can not read it, but you do want it big so it stands out. The colors of your logo should also go well together, you do not want colors that make you cring. Finally once you have a logo for something and it is already out there, do not change it!
While making a logo design making it simple is better. Also a sign that is dealing with a company does not having anything to do with what they it is, like the Mcdonldes does not have a burger for the sign. Also the size is very important. You do not want it to small so people can not read it, but you do want it big so it stands out. The colors of your logo should also go well together, you do not want colors that make you cring. Finally once you have a logo for something and it is already out there, do not change it!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tessellation Pictures
Rectangle:
Triangle:
Which tessellation did you find more interesting to do? In what ways was it more interesting than the other? Please explain.
I found the Triangle tessellation more interesting, because it is a picture of a random object made into a picture. I like how it just looks like a bunch of triangles, but if you look close you can see what it really is.
Look at your peers' work on the ning. Which two designs do you find the most successful? What qualities make them so successful?
I really like Tommy’s rectangle tessellation. It looks like he worked very hard on the background fitting in with the obtect. I know right away that it is a fish and it fits together well.
I also thought Samantha was very successful with her triangle design. I looked through all of them, and hers popped out the most to me. It looks very bright and fun. I can tell that they were fireworks. This was a very good piece, and came out very well.
Looking at the Grading Criteria for each design, how would you rate BOTH designs on a scale of 1-4, 4 being the highest? Please explain each grade.
I think I would give myself a 4 for triangle one. All the tessellation's are lined up perfect, and I spent a lot of time on it while following the criteria. This is a picture of a part of a phone. When they all form together it looks very different then the actual picture which is cool.
I think I earn a 3 for the rectangle. I think this because even though my picture is unique and fits well together, there is one part where the lines do not line up perfect. I like how my “duck” came out, and I made the color make it look more like a duck. In the end I think I did very well.
Triangle:
Which tessellation did you find more interesting to do? In what ways was it more interesting than the other? Please explain.
I found the Triangle tessellation more interesting, because it is a picture of a random object made into a picture. I like how it just looks like a bunch of triangles, but if you look close you can see what it really is.
Look at your peers' work on the ning. Which two designs do you find the most successful? What qualities make them so successful?
I really like Tommy’s rectangle tessellation. It looks like he worked very hard on the background fitting in with the obtect. I know right away that it is a fish and it fits together well.
I also thought Samantha was very successful with her triangle design. I looked through all of them, and hers popped out the most to me. It looks very bright and fun. I can tell that they were fireworks. This was a very good piece, and came out very well.
Looking at the Grading Criteria for each design, how would you rate BOTH designs on a scale of 1-4, 4 being the highest? Please explain each grade.
I think I would give myself a 4 for triangle one. All the tessellation's are lined up perfect, and I spent a lot of time on it while following the criteria. This is a picture of a part of a phone. When they all form together it looks very different then the actual picture which is cool.
I think I earn a 3 for the rectangle. I think this because even though my picture is unique and fits well together, there is one part where the lines do not line up perfect. I like how my “duck” came out, and I made the color make it look more like a duck. In the end I think I did very well.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Tessellations Practice
What is a Tessellation?
The word 'tessera' in latin means a small stone cube, and they were used to make “tessellata”. There were pictures forming into a floor and tillings. There are many different pictures that can be put on the flooring, animals etc.
Write a couple of paragraphs describing the life and work of M.C. Escher. Pick out important facts that describe who he is, how he worked, and why he is famous.
He is known as the “father” of tessellations. He loved filling in blocks with pictures and that’s where it all started. On June 17th 1898 he was the youngest of four brothers. His family went to Wrnhem where they went to High School. He started art at a young age and was the best in his class. He was suggested to become an architect. He then got into wood and was great at that as well. He went on many trips that help him succeed and improve his work. He started doing landscaping as well. His first real tessellation was a lion in gold and silver. In 1937 a life changing event occurred, he went home to see his parents. He showed them all his designs and sketches he had made. He had numbered them and by his death had produced 137, also 448 woodcuts, linocuts and lithos and over 2000 drawings. His last tessellation was a solution to a puzzle sent to him by Roger Penrose. He then died in a home for old artists on March 27th, 1972.
The word 'tessera' in latin means a small stone cube, and they were used to make “tessellata”. There were pictures forming into a floor and tillings. There are many different pictures that can be put on the flooring, animals etc.
Write a couple of paragraphs describing the life and work of M.C. Escher. Pick out important facts that describe who he is, how he worked, and why he is famous.
He is known as the “father” of tessellations. He loved filling in blocks with pictures and that’s where it all started. On June 17th 1898 he was the youngest of four brothers. His family went to Wrnhem where they went to High School. He started art at a young age and was the best in his class. He was suggested to become an architect. He then got into wood and was great at that as well. He went on many trips that help him succeed and improve his work. He started doing landscaping as well. His first real tessellation was a lion in gold and silver. In 1937 a life changing event occurred, he went home to see his parents. He showed them all his designs and sketches he had made. He had numbered them and by his death had produced 137, also 448 woodcuts, linocuts and lithos and over 2000 drawings. His last tessellation was a solution to a puzzle sent to him by Roger Penrose. He then died in a home for old artists on March 27th, 1972.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
“What I wish for the world” The theme of this google was freedom and world peace. Everyone should have the same freedom in life. Everyone may be different but we should all be treated the same. There is no one that is better then you, god was given you a life to live. The life you are given should not be controlled by other people it should be controlled by you. It shouldn’t be about the money or power you have because in the end none of that matters.
“What I wish for the world” The theme for this one was happiness. I wanted to put the music, love, nature, and peace all into one, because that is what I want for this world. If we had all of those things our world to me would be a happy place. For music gives you a place to get away. Love is something that puts a smile on any ones face. Peace lets everyone be who they are, and nature makes this world a picture a place you want to stay and just live. All these things would make this world a better place.
How did you improve your designs, based on the feedback that you received from your peers?
I drew my design instead because it was a little too pixel looking. I also bolding the pictures more to make them pop out more. Another thing I did was made the picture flow better so it was more eye catching.
What three important things did you learn from completing this assignment? Explain why they are important to your learning as a design student?
I learned that when your designing on the computer you must use a tool if doing letters, because it makes it a lot neater. I also learned that you cannot just finish before you get all the advice from other eyes because the more the better. Another thing I learned was drawing the pictures came out a lot cleaner then on the computer. These all helped my pictures look to their best. All of these things can help me in the long run if I were to do another assignment like this.
Listed below are the criteria for this assignment. Based on the criteria, how successful do you feel your designs are? Please assign each design a number between 1 & 4 (4 is the highest). Justify your decision for each of your designs.
I think for my peace and freedom design I got a three, because it was very neat and to the point. You also new from looking at it what I wanted for the world. I also thought that my idea on the dove was unique from the others.
On my happiness design I think I would get a four because I worked very hard on this one making it unique and neat. It may be hard to figure out what I want for the world by looking at it, because other people might not want the same thing. I drew this one as well, so it would look more my work. I thought this one came out great, because I worked so hard on it.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Text and Image Self-Assessment
Which one of the four of your Text Designs is the most successful? In what ways?
My poultry one came out the best because I had the best idea for it, and even the colors match the photo well. The rhyme is “A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion”. I put pictures of chickens wearing poultry, and one with armor. I thought it was very funny. I worked very hard on all of them, and this one came out very well.
List some of the tools that you learned and used in this assignment. Which ones did you find the most helpful and in what ways?
I learned how to make the photo black and white, and change the coloring to a higher tint. That was very helpful and fun to make more unique. The cut out tool is also very helpful, I used that for every design. These tools helped make my picture look to its best.
With regards to Design concepts and/or Photo-shop tools, what do you think you need to know and what do you want to know?
I think I need to learn more about the creativity that can be done, because I know there is a lot more you can do with photo-shop. I like using this a lot because there are so many you can do with one photo. I want to learn how to change the coloring more, and different tools that you can use to make the photo different. I know the basic stuff, but I want to know outside of what is there.
My poultry one came out the best because I had the best idea for it, and even the colors match the photo well. The rhyme is “A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion”. I put pictures of chickens wearing poultry, and one with armor. I thought it was very funny. I worked very hard on all of them, and this one came out very well.
List some of the tools that you learned and used in this assignment. Which ones did you find the most helpful and in what ways?
I learned how to make the photo black and white, and change the coloring to a higher tint. That was very helpful and fun to make more unique. The cut out tool is also very helpful, I used that for every design. These tools helped make my picture look to its best.
With regards to Design concepts and/or Photo-shop tools, what do you think you need to know and what do you want to know?
I think I need to learn more about the creativity that can be done, because I know there is a lot more you can do with photo-shop. I like using this a lot because there are so many you can do with one photo. I want to learn how to change the coloring more, and different tools that you can use to make the photo different. I know the basic stuff, but I want to know outside of what is there.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Type Design
Are you happy/satisfied with your design? What are some of the features that make it so successful? If you are not satisfied, what would you have done differently to make it more successful?
Overall, I do like my design, my colors flow very well together. I worked hard on putting together each shape and color. The letters also blend in with the colors in the back ground. To make it more successful I could have made bigger squares so its not as scattered.
List some of the tools that you learned and used in this assignment. Which ones did you find the most helpful and in what ways?
The tools that I learned was how to blend the letters, and also how to make a split-complement. I am much more comfortable with using photo-booth. I am good at making sure I make a new layer each time. This was good practice and learning experience.
With what areas/aspects of Photoshop do you have questions? What activities would help you better understand basic design concepts, along with more Photoshop tools, tips, and tricks?
There is a lot on photo-booth. I had some problems with the text tool, and how to move the letters around more. I know there is a lot more on photo-booth, and I am excited to learn more. It was cool seeing what I can make with this program. This is a program I went in at the beginning of the year and had no idea how to work it, now I can make this.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Pop-Art
What is Pop-Art?
A genre of art that uses elements of popular culture; often uses techniques from commercial art and advertising.
Stuart Davis grew up in an artistic environment. He studied with Robert Herni and made drawing for social realist periodical the masses. All of this experience made him succeed. Later in his life he started painting words, something different. As he says “I paint what I see in America, in other words I paint the America scene.”
Report from Rockport
1940 (180 Kb); Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in; Collection Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lowenthal, New
I like this painting because it is very different and fun. A lot of artists would not dare to make their painting this busy. It is mostly organic and colorful. This painting shows that anything can be art, and still be pretty.
Robert Indiana took any kind of design, like symbols on the roadside and made it into art. He studied a lot up on art, and went to Herron School of Art and then the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute. From there he received a Degree in Chicago. When he was in America he showed off his hard-edged painting the following years. In his work he was giving a new meaning of such basic words like; eat, love, and die.
Artist: Robert Indiana
Title: Green Peace Love
Year: 1994
This painting is a lot different then Stuarts’ painting, but it is also very pretty. It is pretty in a different simple way. It is a very calm and something you would want to hang in your room. He takes a word and makes it so strong.
A genre of art that uses elements of popular culture; often uses techniques from commercial art and advertising.
Stuart Davis grew up in an artistic environment. He studied with Robert Herni and made drawing for social realist periodical the masses. All of this experience made him succeed. Later in his life he started painting words, something different. As he says “I paint what I see in America, in other words I paint the America scene.”
Report from Rockport
1940 (180 Kb); Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in; Collection Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lowenthal, New
I like this painting because it is very different and fun. A lot of artists would not dare to make their painting this busy. It is mostly organic and colorful. This painting shows that anything can be art, and still be pretty.
Robert Indiana took any kind of design, like symbols on the roadside and made it into art. He studied a lot up on art, and went to Herron School of Art and then the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute. From there he received a Degree in Chicago. When he was in America he showed off his hard-edged painting the following years. In his work he was giving a new meaning of such basic words like; eat, love, and die.
Artist: Robert Indiana
Title: Green Peace Love
Year: 1994
This painting is a lot different then Stuarts’ painting, but it is also very pretty. It is pretty in a different simple way. It is a very calm and something you would want to hang in your room. He takes a word and makes it so strong.
Friday, January 30, 2009
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