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Designer Project 3/29

  Designer Questions           1. Make a list of ten words that describe their work. Individual, lively, harmonious, personal, uplifting, thought-provoking, modern, engaging, insightful, cultural Complete these sentences: Their work makes me feel inspired to branch out of my comfort zone Their work reminds me of Ben J. Crick Their work makes viewers feel more inclined to learn about different cultures. Make a list of your top-three favorite projects of theirs and explain why they’re your favorites. The Wild - it was a really great way of expressing to the audience how it feels to be black in our current society and how to embrace one's wild side. Rise and Shine- the posters done were very lively and full of energy. They made the viewer more inclined to attend the event, especially since he is the designer and performer at the same time. Amplifon- I have experimented with making websites in the past and it gave me a better sense of what software I ca...
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Object of Communication 2/4

 In semiotics terms, what should be the object of communication? What should your image communicate beyond a denotative message? If a key is the object, and you draw a key (representamen), what interpretants should be likely? 
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Think this through and write down your ideas for potential interpretants to strive for. Discuss them with your group. Rule some out. Add new ones. Mine the hive. Post your list on your journal/blog.
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Museum of X 2/2

Read and Write: Definitions to Know  Semiotics : The study of symbols and signs as well as their meaning Denotation : The literal meaning of the word Connotation : The feeling a word gives off in addition to the literal meaning Icon : The design of a graphic symbol (app icons, store icons etc.) Tone : The attitude of a piece Metaphor : When a word or phrase is applied to something and it is either not literally applicable or means it's symbolic of something else not seen. 
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What Will I Make? 1/21

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Things I Want to Make Tarot deck An application logo A website for people who want to be self taught editors Horror short film Posters for bands Monument Valley A Knock at the Door Design Wizard Wanderers Tarot - Casey Zabala Christophe Szpajdel's - heavy metal band logo These are all things that I find visually appealing in their respective areas of design and I can see myself completing a piece of work similar to them
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Graphic Design Product 1/19

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 Destiny 2 Video Game Logos   These are some logos and designs from the game Destiny 2 which I use practically everyday, they make most of their designs simple but very memorable with banners that have intricate patterns and backgrounds. This was one of the games that made me want to major in graphic design! It has an amazing landscape and setup and the art itself inspired me to want to work on video games  
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