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Musings…
What I most appreciate about this class is the knowledge it allows me to use to discuss design and art. One of BIGGEST pet peeves is when people discuss topcis that they know NOTHING about, or, even worse, when they … Continue reading
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Visual Aesthetics
The biggest thing I have learned this semester is that I am capable and that I have good ideas. I never pegged myself as the best illustrator or the best graphic artist but getting to that point is a lot … Continue reading
iPhone Interface
Ok, so, here’s the thing. Let’s remember that looking at information on the iPhone is still us using a phone to find information. And as such, would you rather look at your information on a huge iPad interface and make … Continue reading
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A semester in review
How do I sum up this semester in a blog post? Where do I even begin? I have discovered so much about my likes and dislikes surrounding the world of interactive media this fall. Sometimes, I get this panic that … Continue reading
79 essays on design
I read through all of these and found essay #4 to be the most humorous and most interesting. I need to print this one out and tape it on my bathroom mirror to read in the mornings. The insights on … Continue reading
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79 Short Essays on Design
I decided to check out three essay but was drawn to one in particular. The “Information Design & the Placebo Effect” article was pretty funny and pretty sad. This particular essay revealed that most of the buttons utilized in New … Continue reading
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Lessons Learned
Visual aesthetics has been a challenging but rewarding course. I’ve learned about the world of design and about my own design aesthetic, and even though it’s not fully developed yet, I believe I am on the right path toward becoming … Continue reading
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Musings
Part of the reason I wanted to attend grad school (other than learning new skills and ideas) was because I was very uninspired in the environment I was in. I worked as a graphic designer for a small nonprofit. While … Continue reading
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79 Conversations on Design
Out of the four selected essays, my favorite was, “How to Become Famous.” While I have no desire to become famous, I feel Michael Bierut’s advice will make me a better designer. His advice on How to Design Great Work … Continue reading
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iPhone Interface Design
Wow. I couldn’t imagine a drier commentary on the iPhone’s design. While I’m sure the content as a collective is very valuable, it was so difficult to get invested in the information when the speaker sounded like he was on … Continue reading
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