My feelings towards design fall in somewhat of a gray area. On one hand, I want to say that designing is one of my weakest skills. Yet on the other hand, I think I have a good eye when it comes to recognizing design. The difficulty for me is that I find it difficult to create layouts from scratch. Often I just blank. It doesn’t help that I also might be the worst artist in the Triad, certainly when using a pen, pencil, or a brush. It’s hard for me to create realistic sketches of what I want to see. Fortunately, I like working with programs such as Photoshop and After Effects that can allow me to experience some kind of artistry (although it feels a bit like cheating).
I hope to improve my understanding of what goes into making aesthetically pleasing design. It is a skill that I wish I could call my own, and I would be pleased as punch if I could walk out the door in December with a better grasp of how to make things look pretty. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Currently one of my weaknesses is design. By the end of the semester I hope to turn that into more of a strength. I also want to learn more about After Effects.
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