Author Archives: cbrown51

Musings…

Posted on December 11, 2011 by cbrown51

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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iPhone Interface

Posted on December 11, 2011 by cbrown51

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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Chipp Docter Ze

Posted on November 13, 2011 by cbrown51

How awesome if Chip Kidd!??!?!  How awesome is Chip Kidd’s name?!?!?!   And how drunk was Chip Kidd when he was interviewed??!?!?!   He said some things I would like to comment on:   “I am inspired by New York … Continue reading →

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Typography ( I can’t think of anything creative at the moment)

Posted on November 13, 2011 by cbrown51

I have a new love.  And its name is typography.   I probably watched over 50 typography videos in less than a week and I can admit I have a problem.  That’s the first step, admitting your problem.   And … Continue reading →

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Creepy, Adorable Television Sets!

Posted on November 13, 2011 by cbrown51

So, Pica Towers.   Some messed up stuff.   And I don’t just mean the death, violence and murder that occurs throughout the three films, oh no, but the ability to turn adorable television characters into blood, I mean fluid-thirsty … Continue reading →

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Huh?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by cbrown51

So the point of the Hillman Curtis films was to not understand what was going on right? Just some cruel joke in order for my face to naturally transform into a question mark which have been secretly photographed and we … Continue reading →

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Infographics are the Future!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by cbrown51

I just have one question from watching this video: Why have American artists not discovered whimsical ice skating choreography for live award show performances? (Go to minute 26:30). I mean come one! High-pitched male singing with open shirt and wind … Continue reading →

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The Story of How I Suck

Posted on October 9, 2011 by cbrown51

I like to think I’m a good person.  By being optimistic daily and contributing in small ways that I can, I can go to bed at night knowing that I am doing some sort of good.  The Story of Stuff … Continue reading →

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I want to grow a beard

Posted on September 25, 2011 by cbrown51

I found me new love. And it is Lawrence Weiner’s beard. Also, his hands, knotted bun at the back of his head, and the fact that he smokes pot on camera. Why is it that artists talk so poetically?  I … Continue reading →

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The Big Middle Finger

Posted on September 17, 2011 by cbrown51

Sigh… I have never been a huge fan of depicting art.  I don’t go to the Art Institute of Chicago and stand in front of a Monet for hours deconstructing colors, shapes, aesthetic, and meaning.  I’m more of a 5-second, … Continue reading →

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