color wheel

Physical Texture

typographic texture

Marian Bantjes Video

Marian Bantjes, My thoughts

I didnt really receive any new information, or get any thought provoking information i could apply to myself. I thought her work is great and the way she achieved her career was a different road than the typical client-based work most design artists find. I did learn that no matter how great you are at your craft in the design world, networking is the most important aspect of it all. Marian did all her art isolated in her nifty cabin in the woods but didnt receive any renown or recognition till she reached out and networked. Im in trouble then lol.

Scale, Depth, Motion

Scale - Depth - Motion

Jessica Hische summary

Jessica Hische: the Creative Spark

Letterin and Type is about attention to detail. Paying attention and being open to learning new ideas and nuisances. Being an artist takes constant daily dedication for years. You have to love and be passionate about something and then expanding and including others for you own accountability and to challenge yourself constantly. Experimenting and pushing yourself. Its more than just doing client work but work for yourself. Make your career a statement about yourself and your work.

my thoughts; sean adams interview summary

sean adams: Insights on Graphic Design 

research AIGA-Adams Morioka Archives

Design today, through advancements in technology, has expanded to multiple platforms. A designer has to know more than just print media, to be competitive in the field and to make a career. Design has moved from print media to everything technological, social media, websites and interactive motion.  I also enjoy print media, specifically books and illustrations in older books. Downside to access to tech tools, projects are rushed and the message of the design can be blurred. A project can be finished in a shorter period of time, however a better product comes through have proper inspiration and that takes time. Upside to tech tools of today is the access and large amount of utilities available for designers.

What is Design to me? Its problem solving, taking a clients vision and translating it onto a media format. Its taking a problem and finding creative unique solutions through inspiration.

Design have flexible paths of education to a career; traditional like art education and non-traditional like internet based websites. Design history is essential to be a well rounded designer.

A good portfolio is simple and clear cut exemplifying your skills and experience. Typography is definitely a necessary skill. Getting started in the design field is all about networking. (which im horrible at. fml)