Project #3

Homework #6

Homework #6: 20 Rules you Should Never Break

        Mary Stribley's: 20 Design Rules you Should Never Break was very informative.  I really enjoyed that she showed the correct and incorrect versions of things as it really helped to understand what she was referring to.  Most of the "rules" she referred to were very simple but made a lot of sense.  Some of them I would have never thought of.  I also enjoyed her light humor throughout the article, especially in the first rule: "Somebody once said that if you truly hate someone, teach them how to recognize bad kerning."  

Homework #5

Homework #5: Mystery Box

      J.J. Abrams: The Mystery Box was inspiring.  After watching this Ted talk I truly feel inspired to create something "To fill the pages of blank paper".  Abrams Grandfather introduced him to many things during his childhood, many of which inspired him later in life and led him to his success.  He gave Abrams a Mystery box from a magic store, that Abrams never opened.  This box became a symbol for many things throughout his life.  The design on the box was also a large part in not opening the box.  The large question mark along with the colors and the shape added to the mystery.  Design and mystery is everywhere.  

Project #4

Homework #4

Movie poster I love

A Movie poster I really like is this one from Inception.  I find it eye appealing and I enjoy the color combinations of the red, white, and blue to work well together.  What I like most about this poster is the perspective of the water and the buildings.  He fits in perfectly with the background and really looks like he's in the water.  The tone and atmosphere of this movie poster is really well done.

Pattern

Business Plan

Business Plan:

Hello Future Designer,

My company is an organic fruit service called "Fruit to you".  We deliver fresh organic produce to your door.  We are located in LA, Senior Citizen's neighborhoods around the world, and are branching out to all major cities.  We target upcoming vegans, health food freaks, older people, and families.  

We wish to make eating healthy easy for all.  We offer price friendly produce and a year round subscription.  We give farm to table a new definition, make it possible and easy to all.

I wish you the best of luck,
CEO Jordan Brower

Project #2: Movie Poster

Movie Poster

Album Cover

Homework #3

Responce to: To the Point: Interview With Dave Perillo, aka Montygog

             I really enjoyed the interview with Dave Perillo.  He had Really great insight on life and illustration.  The point he made about shapes and how everything he does stems from basic shapes really made me think.  Thinking about it its very true.  I also really appreciated his advice at the end about being true to your own style.  I completely agree that if everyone copied each other and had the same thoughts and talents there would be, as he would say, a million Garfield's.

Project 1: Non Functional

For the second part of my first project I created "The Easy Clean Up House".  This moon bounce is the easiest clean up possible, as you just remove the sticks that come with the moon bounce to deflate.  No more hassle!  While this may be easier it is also completely ridiculous as it is incredibly dangerous for kids to jump on a moon bounce with sharp sticks pointing everywhere.  It would be too dangerous to use.

Project 1: Functional

For my first project I created a "Mood Candle".  This candle works through bluetooth technology and an app on your smart phone, it will put you in the mood anytime, anywhere.  The Mood Candle connects to your downloaded music to play any song you desire.  Through the app you can choose from 6 scents to give off into the air, as well as change colors through LEDS.  

Alien Invasion

Homework #2

Response to "Rethinking the Way We Sit Down"

             Honestly, I procrastinated doing this assignment for as long as I could (As you can see by me doing it at 9pm the night before it is due).  Personally I very much dislike Ted Talks, I find them quite boring, I was presently surprised to find that Niels Diffrient's: Rethinking the Way we Sit Down was not at all what I expected.  Through the entirety of the video Niles was entertaining to watch as he told his story about his "romance" with planes and thought provoking while he was talking about designing of chairs.  He took his knowledge and infatuation of his past ventures and used it in designing chairs.  It was quite interesting.  I hadn't realized how much goes into something so simple like a chair, most things probably require much more design and thought then we think.  

Dorm Room Poster

First Day- Photoshop

Homework #1

Response To "How to Ruin a Great Design"

      Alice Rawsthorn's How to Ruin a Great Design in the New York Times talks about poor re-design and ruining great designs.  It follows a theme of newer isn't necessarily better, which I absolutely agree with.  On road signs this is an important thing, and not only for the point that Alice made of something not being eye appealing, but if you poorly design a road sign that can be incredibly dangerous.  When designing something that many people will see and use on a Daily basis it's imperative to take the time necessary and be cautious, as it could be life threatening. I also agree with  her point of new design's being sometimes inferior to old design's, you need to ensure that a design will be just as great-if not better, otherwise their is no point in creating it.

Classwork #1

Questions:

1. What is your previous Computer experience?

     - I am very experienced with computers as I have grown up with them.  Both of my parents are very into technology and were always up to date with what was new.  I have had and used a computer since I was 5 or 6 years old.

2. What do you hope to get out of this class?

     - Out of this class I hope to attain a wider variety of knowledge of programs like photoshop and illustrator and expand on what I already know.  By the end of the semester I hope to be able to create basic graphics to go along with the art I am making and become more well rounded.

3. What is your experience with Photoshop and Illustrator?

     - I have a lot of experience with Photoshop and work odd ball jobs with it, I use it quite regularly.  I have zero to no experience with Illustrator.

4.  Do you have a computer at home? If so does it have Photoshop and Illustrator?

     - Yes and Yes

5.  Do you use a Mac or PC?

     - Mac

6. What is your major?

     - I am currently a fine arts major and plan to transfer and major in fashion design- specifically fashion illustration.

7. What do you hope to do with your major?

     - I plan to be in New York working in Fashion.

8. Who is your favorite artist?

     - Elie Sab

9. Who is your favorite musician?

     - I am not very into music so usually who ever is on the radio with pop hits.

10. Tell me something interesting about yourself?

     - I have two bunnies and a Teacup Pomeranian Teddy Bear who is the size or your hand.

11. Write a five line story.

      There once was a happy dog in a yard.

       He liked to run.

       And eat.

       And Sleep.

       And that was the dogs life.