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My comment on the Noticing Visual Culture in the World today was on digital tampering of photos. It just goes to show that we can never believe if a photo is real or fake anymore.

http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/farid/research/digitaltampering/

Today I talked about the new things I've started to see in the world of design and digital design and i talked about the new hoodies that kids are starting to wear. Since I observed at a jr. high over break I noticed the new crazy sweatshirts kids are wearing that really have a lot of funky patterns and colors. The links below provide some examples.

http://bigsteez.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/elevationhoody.jpg
http://www.zumiez.com/zshop/ProductDetail.aspx?DepartmentID=4&ShopByBrand=True&OrganizationID=1033&ViewAll=true&ProductID=73537

I noticed that too many of my friends believe Graphic Design to be an "easy" major. Which we all know is bologna. They think all we do is play on the computer and make "pretty pictures". It takes more than that if you put time into it. So tell your friends how much work you do!
Also, those Anti-Abortion posters on 35 that i mentioned in class that read: 'WOW! a baby can feel pain before it's born!'. I think this is a crazy form of campaigning anti abortion. I don't know an alternative idea but I'm not for it. I was taught to start essays with "POW!" "BANG!" and other attention getters back in middle school. The cute wittle baby can only take it so far and the added onomatopoeia grabs your attention to read something rather disturbing to think about. But they are getting better, if you'll call it that. This is 08's new line.

New Prolife Billboard Line
http://www.prolifeacrossamerica.org/currentcampaign/currentcampaign.htm

a little better, but knew my soul before i was born?? what does that mean?

I mentioned that many students don't design with the print step in mind. In regards to trends in graphic design, I've noticed that fonts that look handwritten are becoming more and more pervasive. I think design is moving towards a personal, quirky, individualistic style. Handwritten words fall well into this movement. There's even a company in Duluth that is recognizing the power of the handwritten word. It's called Irresistible Ink, and it's an offshoot of Hallmark Cards. They have software that creates a font from the handwriting of a person (like the CEO of a big company) that can then be used to print off mass mailings of what appear to be hand written cards. Of course, mass production of these really negate the personal aspect , but that's a whole other story.

In class what I had talked about was the iphone commercials and how now a days you don't have to work for a major company to create amazing commercials. Anyone can create a commercial on there computer and post it on youtube these days. It also shows that major companies are also looking online for things. If you go on youtube and put iphone you will get a bunch of different kinds of commercials so it was hard for me to find the one that I am looking for, but i know everyone has seen it, it is the one with the some music is my boyfriend music is my girlfriend. Also that commercial as made that song more popular and I have heard it on the radio.

Lately I've noticed how a lot of companies/corporations are attempting to go "green". Of course this has been going on for quite awhile, but it seems more prevalent in commercials and print advertising now. To me, it's something to be excited about, AND to be weary of... because how green are they, in reality. Are they putting up these eco-friendly fronts to obtain more of the American dollar? Of course. If they truly are making attempts to become more eco-friendly and aware of environmental issues, then that's great. But how can we really know? So... it's kind of a toss up. One example I can think of is America's Next Top Model. Last season the models used "green" transportation and lived in an environmentally friendly Los Angeles mansion. Supposedly.

Here's a link to the show, which doesn't say much about the "green" aspect...
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model09

So I'll post another example later.

I've noticed in visual culture that the UPS commercials are taking a simple yet effective approach to pulling in consumers. The commercials have a guy draw on a whiteboard and turn one object into another while using it to explain how UPS is reliable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0nki9O4ivo&feature=related

In classed I talked about how graphic design is extremely overlooked among everyday people. People don't realize that just about everything you buy in this world has gone through some type of graphic design process. I guess that I've noticed that I have become a lot more aware of those things now.

I also mentioned how I think it's really interesting how the field of graphic design has become much more popular; even in schools...more classes that relate to the field are being offered than ever before!

In classed I talked about how graphic design is extremely overlooked among everyday people. People don't realize that just about everything you buy in this world has gone through some type of graphic design process. I guess that I've noticed that I have become a lot more aware of those things now.

I also mentioned how I think it's really interesting how the field of graphic design has become much more popular; even in schools...more classes that relate to the field are being offered than ever before!

In classed I talked about how graphic design is extremely overlooked among everyday people. People don't realize that just about everything you buy in this world has gone through some type of graphic design process. I guess that I've noticed that I have become a lot more aware of those things now.

I also mentioned how I think it's really interesting how the field of graphic design has become much more popular; even in schools...more classes that relate to the field are being offered than ever before!

Something that has been on my mind now for the past few months since I have been back in America is how simple advertising in Europe is. I noticed a lot of big and bold everywhere and use of simple colors.

This was especially the case with advertisements for cheap airlines and travel options.

At first it kind of bothered me, i'm the type of person that likes to try and figure out what's going on rather than be spoon fed something, but by the end of a year living there, I became rather keen to simple and straight-forward ads. There is something about a clear image that I have come to appreciate. Although, I still very much so like an intriguing piece as well.

http://www.eaves4women.co.uk/Assets/Images/Lilith_Project/EASYJET-RESIZED200.GIF

here is an example of a cheap airline advertisement I was talking about.

In visual culture I recently noticed that more and more films are integrating live film or photos with animation. A great example of this was in the opening credits of the film Juno. The link I provided shows the whole intro.

In visual culture I recently noticed that more and more films are integrating live film or photos with animation. A great example of this was in the opening credits of the film Juno. The link I provided shows the whole intro.

I've noticed that since I've been in this program and been exposed to the rules of design how I've started to notice everything, whether it's good or bad. For example, we were talking about how on billboards some have way too many typefaces or weights.
Also it has gotten a lot easier for everyone to manipulate photos. My old roommate isn't even an art major and she's editing and erasing things from photos to however she wants. So like Katie said, you never know what's real or altered.

(sorry forgot about this posting)
I noticed how more and more ads are being integrated into the environment in which they are being shown...like many on this site includinig the razor, nintendo, camera on bus..etc

http://www.pronetadvertising.com/articles/creative-advertising-that-makes-you-look-twice.html