Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Video review #2
I found this video very informative as well, for a number of reasons. Firstly, It made me reconsider some aspects of my approach to work in general, especially when it comes to design. Namely, that you have to carefully consider your own needs when it comes to projects and come up with an effective strategy for meeting them - even if some of the steps you take might seem silly to other people. Second, it caused me to think about the myriad of design careers available. One of the people interviewed mentioned how she originally wanted to go into typeface design, but certain aspects of it just didn't suit her so she settled upon lettering as a career option instead. I haven't decided upon what aspect of design I want to emphasize, if any, however now I will aim to analyze what work I seem to adapt well to. Also, the video drove home the point that, to succeed as a designer, you must come up with ideas pretty much constantly. One simply will not do. This inspired me to put more energy into my design work both inside and outside of class.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Video Review - Sean Adams "Insights on Graphic Design"
Sean Adams is a graphic designer, AIGA national president, and teacher at Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. In this interview given on Lynda.com, an online graphic design course program, he details a little of what it takes to break into the design career and helps to dispel the numerous misconceptions people hold about designers. Among other things, he states how important a degree in design is despite the ability to experience success without one. Though talent goes a long way, it is important to know the fundamentals and have a good background in order to create deliberately. Though many people see it as a fluffy career, graphic design is mostly about solving problems visually. These problems are often very difficult and take a lot of mental fortitude and hard work to continually generate solutions for them. Ultimately, it is important to pursue one's passions in education. Though his family originally wanted him to go to Harvard and be a lawyer, Adams chose to become a designer instead and he is very satisfied he made that choice. He also says that making connections with others is crucial to succeeding in this career path. By being affable and producing good work in college, a student can stand out from others and develop a relationship with their professors. This relationship, in turn, can lead to recommendations and employment after college. Overall, I found the video to be a real eye-opener. I never saw graphic design as problem-solving centered, and now I'm looking at my projects in a new light. What I really need to work on though is staying organized and making sure I meet deadlines. I've had lots of issues with procrastination throughout my school journey and this video hammered in the point that I won't get anywhere if I don't change that about myself.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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