Category Archives: Musings

While design has always been one of my passions, I started to get a little bit jaded while working in the industry. Being the only creative in my office, many of my projects were done on the fly with quick … Continue reading →

I entered this class knowing that I was not a designer or destined to be one. I’m leaving the course with the same understanding. However, this course was one of the most enjoyable for me – at least for the … Continue reading →

This visual aesthetics course included a bit of everything:  reading, writing, technical use and application, design principle theory… It could be easily misinterpreted that this was a “design” class, but I like to think of it as making any work we … Continue reading →

In the beginning of the semester I was not sure what this class would entail, and now that it has come to an end I have realized that I learned so much more than I ever thought I would. I … Continue reading →

After this class I have furthered my visual aesthetic and created some good portfolio pieces. I think this class is important, no matter what field of production you go into because it forces you to make the things you do … Continue reading →

Throughout the semester I have learned a lot about visual aesthetics and communication design.  Most importantly I have learned how to take an idea and then find a way to communicate it visually that is not only aesthetically pleasing but … Continue reading →

In the end, I really enjoyed this class.  I had no background in graphic design and I feel that I improved what little graphic design ability I had before this program.  I think my favorite project is a toss up … Continue reading →

I didn’t need to go to grad school to understand that visual aesthetics were important — that people like at design that looks clean and creative. But prior to semester, and this course, that was all I knew. This course … Continue reading →