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Dexter Mocks Valentine’s.
I really enjoyed the Dexter title sequence for the tight shots and fitting music. In general, I like tight shots and thought they were very well executed here. The shots were crisp and vibrant with color and detail. Focusing so … Continue reading
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Musings
What have I learned in this class? The biggest thing I learned is how much I need to sketch things out on paper before I design them on the computer. Not only does it help you visualize things, it also … Continue reading
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79 short essays
How to Become Famous I can kind of relate to what he’s saying about not hearing about famous graphic designers. The same goes for screenwriters, I think. When I went off to NYC and again to L.A. to pursue my … Continue reading
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iphone video
I’m one of the few in the iMedia program without a smart phone; so this video was very interesting. I know that the iPhone has the highest resolution phone screen available; but I had no idea how much certain apps … Continue reading
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iPhone Interface
As an iPhone owner, I am a little biased when it comes to the opinion of the iPhone interface. I find that the interface is very user friendly. The iPhone was my first experience with a smartphone. My previous cell … Continue reading
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Design is a Process
Design is something that is not easy to teach. The elements and the uses of design can be taught, but creativity is not something that is learned. That comes naturally. Everyone favors different types of design. I personally prefer simple … Continue reading
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Nabakov & Design
It makes the most sense to me to compare designers to writers. Perhaps because design is so new to me, and I’ve been reading for as long as I can remember, so writers are the most accessible comparison in this … Continue reading
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iPhone iNterface
Edward Tufte seems like he has a love-hate relationship with the iPhone. On one hand he loves the way the iPhone functions, but on the other hand he wants more information that looks more organized. Some of his comments are … Continue reading
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iPhone Interface Design
I was kind of annoyed by Edward Tufte’s critique of the iPhone’s interface. Maybe that’s because I’m one of those crazy die-hard Apple fans, but I found myself thinking, “well, if you could do better, than why don’t you design … Continue reading
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