Monthly Archives: February 2013

701: Unit 8, Blog Entry 2: Final Thoughts

I am very glad to have experience another quarter at SCAD. It has been a challenge that has fortified my strengths and exposed some of weaknesses. In this second half of the quarter, I feel a boost of energy. I have some many new things I want to try but don’t know how to squeeze

701: Unit 8, Blog Entry 1: Process Analysis

Reflect on the three process books shared during this unit. In your post, assess how each book design successfully and/or unsuccessfully communicates the designer’s ideation process and guides the reader through the creative process. Are there specific communication tactics that any of the designers use that you may want to integrate into how you present

702: Unit 8, Noble pursuit.

Reflect on your own creative process. How do you strive to achieve a moment of performance or move forward in reach of a noble pursuit? I have recently began not to worry about the financial side of design. I just want to create something beautiful… not just something that pleases the eye… something that please

702: Unit 7: Values

What are you learning about yourself and your creative process as a result of this unit’s discussion of values? I have learned one of my issues with clients. I find myself not getting along with certain clients and it strictly my core beliefs getting in the way. I also have grown tired of doing senseless

701: Unit 7, Blog Entry 2: Capitalism, Apple, and I

I began using Apple products during undergrad due to compatibility issues between the Windows and Mac computers. Back then, transferring files between the same program on two different platforms was very unreliable. This was before Adobe bought the Macromedia products that now help make the Adobe Creative Suites. My first laptop was a white iBook

701: Unit 7, Blog Entry 1: How Do You Design?

You can find my design process here at a previous post. After reviewing the dozens of process models presented by Hugh Dubberly, I noticed that I needed to update my process model. In short, my design process goes as follows: Need | Brainstorm | Research | Sketches | Rough Comps | Finished Comps I think that I can update this by adding

701: Unit 6, Blog Entry 2: Flow

Have you heard of the concept of flow before this course? If so, how did you learn about it? This is the first time that I have been introduced to this term. Before Unit 6, I had never heard of the term. Have you ever experienced “flow,” even if you did not know what it

701: Unit 6, Blog Entry 1: Creative Process

I’m not sure if my process is right or not. It starts with a request or a perceived need. Once this is established, I begin the brainstorm. This step varies from time to time. It may include mind maps or just staring i at a blank white wall received for this purpose. Once I have

702: Unit 6 Blog Entry

Keli Anderson’s disruptive wonder video is new to me but the not the concept. I have never seen it labelled as such. I thought that it was simply being creative with the available resources. I found that it is pushing the limits of conventional supplies. It reminds me of the Wieden + Kennedy 12 mural

701: Defining Graphic Design | WIP

This is a followup to my definition of graphic design. My definition of graphic design has changed slightly. Defining anything that has its own energy is like hitting a moving target. It can prove to be quite difficult. Although I believe that graphic design is the best form of visual communication. I am beginning to