Graphic Design 1

GD Project 3- InDesign Document

2010-05-10T15:52:32Z

Chapters 2 and 3

2010-04-15T03:48:50Z

I found the quote, "are exact measurements or proportions more important," interesting. I really find it difficult in design decided which is right. I really don't like the idea of exact measurements because I like to have it more free.

I enjoyed the part about simplicity and how powerful can be. Although I do love a design that shows a lot of intense color and structure, I really for the most part like things to be minimal.

It was really interesting seeing the tiling of images and paintings that are from past times, showing how things like the golden ratio have been around for so long.

I'm currently working on a project in Typography 2 which involves grids. I found it helpful to see all of these grids laid out, showing how similar and separate that grids can be.

Mood Board

2010-03-23T16:18:14Z

moodboard.pdf

Here I showed a mood board of Andy Warhol and pop art. I intend to use some of his idea's in my project to show repetition and mass consuming.

Contemporary Design/Contemporary Issue

2010-03-09T04:00:13Z

I chose this image because it relates to the idea of "I want you, for the US Army." I think it says something about how people feel today about war and shows design in it as well. I feel like people use this image of uncle sam and alter it often which can be quite amusing.

THE TERROR.... of Ronald McDonald

2010-03-04T18:54:07Z

I found an article (in Adbusters) that features four pictures of a child wearing Ronald McDonald makeup in four different color schemes. I thought it was pretty funny how the article talked about how clowns are feared by most children and yet Ronald McDonald is such a favorite among young children. The article is pretty comedic but sad at the same time. The illustration in the picture really gives off the message that the article is portraying... Clowns really are evil.

Artist Statement

2010-02-25T22:35:05Z

Poster 2- For this design I wanted to get across that fact that we all cohabitate. The colors that I chose were green and blue to signify water and earth. I made the image crowded and busy because I think it makes the image stronger and more interesting. I chose dwellings from across the world to show non-discrimination. The I is highlighted in white to show the phrase "I cohabitate."

Poster 1- I wanted to get across the idea of coexisting together and being equal with one another. We are all diverse people existing in the same universe. I think this image gets this idea across by showing us that we all come from the same place and are coexisting in the same world.

GD Poster Finals

2010-02-23T22:11:54Z

GDPoster2.pdf
GDPoster1.pdf

Anatomy of Design

2010-02-23T04:46:25Z

I thought this image tied in pretty well to the anatomy of design discussed in the article that I read. It shows the basic CMYK colors and how they intertwine. All it really features is a bunch of basic objects but I think that overall as an image that it is very strong.

Anatomy 2

2010-02-23T04:41:55Z

I thought this article was interesting because it showed patterns and images we see everywhere but don't know how they originated. Immediately as I started reading, I thought of Andy Warhol. And then as I scrolled down I saw that it featured his art. I thought it was interesting how they began to repeat color and pattern to connect more to a universal audience rather than a particular person. We definitely still use these techniques in design.

Four Poster Designs

2010-02-16T22:05:27Z

GDPoster1.pdf
GDPoster2.pdf
GDPoster3.pdf
GDPoster4.pdf

International Design

2010-02-16T03:20:41Z

The imagery in this poster is very abstract. It is for an exhibition of Graphic Design, and it originated in Brno Bienale. What I like about this poster is how aesthetically interesting it is. It's not right to the point, right away. I look at it, and I look at the casted shadow, I see all the detail, the geometry of it. I think that this design is different from the U.S. because I think that it is very complicated. When I think of Graphic Design in the U.S., I think of simplicity. They use color very well, I really enjoy how the top is dark and that it is lighter in the center. This poster is definitely straight to the point, showing that this exhibition is going to feature very good Graphic Design. I almost think that this poster has U.S. influence because the stars featured look like they are taken from the American flag. After viewing this poster, I am really interested in the Graphic Design that this exhibition has to offer.

Contemporary Graphic Design of Iran

2010-02-16T03:15:44Z

I found this article very surprising. I was very unaware that a problem like this was going on. It's interesting to hear about because we have such good classes like visual literacy that teach us the history of graphic design and communication to a T. And these designers, tho very good at making art, are unaware of the communication aspect of Graphic Design. I found this quote interesting that most of their Graphic Design is mainly used and recognized as design for international contests. I really enjoyed the art shown in this article and it definitely showed some great potential in these designers. I also found it interesting how Iran is so cultured and diverse that they can't put a certain label on their design. They have such a wide audience that even if they were completely educated in communication, it would be difficult to include every culture.

"The concrete outcome is that we have two types of graphic design; one is local design intended for domestic use, which we neglect to consider and craft, study and promote in educational institutions, and the other is a form of graphic design, which is mainly produced for participation of international contests and is mostly referred to as Iranian contemporary graphic design."

Graphic Design Inspiration for Poster Design

2010-02-11T20:36:50Z

http://designwashere.com/50-excellent-posters-about-design/

I found this website pretty cool. As I scrolled down to the bottom there was a link for a Poster Design Competition that was for "What is Graphic Design?" I found this inspiring because it relates to our project we are doing right now.

Charity Work Problem

2010-02-11T19:05:46Z

I found this article very interesting because I think I can somewhat relate to it right now. I am currently doing a little graphic design for the school, and I don't really have the freedom that I would like. I really enjoy getting this experience, but I am more exciting for when I can finally design with freedom. I found it interesting how great design works are through charity.

Thumbnails for Project One

2010-02-02T20:51:26Z

Coexist1.pdf
Coexist2.pdf
Coexist3.pdf
GD Rough.pdf