Typography

1. You must identify which category the type is under
2. Where and what was the type used for?
3. Do you find the typeface to be appropriate for its purpose?







1. Slab Serif
2. Location: school
    Purpose: Poster
3. It's a simple design that works well with the concept. It's not overdone which is appropriate for the message the poster expresses






1. Script
2. Location: School
    Purpose: Poster
3. In my opinion, a decorative font would have been the better option. The font does not enhance the meaning but it is still a nice looking font

1. Sans Serif
2. Location: School
    Purpose: Poster
3. It's basic but acceptable. The decoration and color enhances the idea so the font is fine as it is

1. Modern
2. Location: Library
    Purpose: Book
3. I see no harm in using a Modern Font in this display

1. Old School
2. Location: Library
    Purpose: Logo design on box
3. It is deemed appropriate as it is simple and goes well with the concept

1. Decorative
2. Location: Library
    Purpose: Book
3. I'm uncertain whether the design is appropriate as I have never read the book before. However it is a unique font which I like

Cooking Club Summary Q&A

Q&A

Interview #1:

1. What object best represents your club? List a few images

Food, knives

2. 5 words that best represent the club

Yummy, Work, clean, messy, injury

3. Are there any colors that represent the club?

Rainbow

4. What is the main goal/ purpose?

To learn how to cook

5. Tools or resources

Recipes, ingredients, utensils, sink, hot stove

6. Hardships/ success/ strengths, weaknesses?

Weakness- Injuries

Success- Good Food

Interview #2: 

The goal of cooking club is to practice skills of cooking and to have fun with it. Make good food by trying new recipes and include healthy and filling ingredients. It is really just for fun. It is not guided by me, but rather by the participants. 

Summary

Cooking Club is run by one teacher with many hungry students. Meeting once a week, a recipe is given to the students with the ingredients needed. In preparation, food needs to be cut (ex: Fruits, vegetables, meat), cooked (meat, egg), mixed (spices), and other various necessities. Injuries have occurred during the events such as cuts in the skin and burns. However in the end result many amazing food has been made from chicken to tacos to ice cream. During these sessions, kids learn new recipes, new techniques and new food. There's always a mess at the end with dirty dishes and pans but it is worth it. 

Logo Concept Board

Favorite Logo

Skype Logo

 

Skype has a very simple and basic logo but even so it has a nice design. When you see the logo, it is obvious what it represents, Skype. It has a simple white and blue color, nothing to extreme. The cloud outline adds a significance to the logo that represents the company.

Veterinaire Logo

The logo is extremely creative and really incorporates the message and purpose of the company. From looking at the design and name, it must represent some form of vet or other associations with animal. Three distinct animals are seen using the contrast between white and blue. The colors are simple and nice. Overall the idea is clear, easy and memorable.

Portrait Transformation

Before

Process: Taking the person and putting her on a mountain background.
Concept: Mountain climber. I believe the portrait transformation was successful. The photo seems real enough. The flag adds in the concept of a mountain climber reaching the top. The contrast and lighting of her face matches well with the background making the photo more realistic.

After

Shape to Symbol GIF Reflection

1. While using Photoshop, what was the most frustrating aspect of the program and/ or project?

Using Photoshop for the first time for a project, the most frustrating aspect must have been the difficulty in finding specific tools and options. Photoshop has a wide variety of options and tools making it hard to find a tool that is actually needed. For example, it took a long time to find the shape tool which allowed me to do the "pow" design in my GIF. 

2. After completing the project, which tools do you feel most confident in using?

Among the large variety of tools, the most confident I feel in using is the paintbrush tool because it is generally in many other programs like Paint so I am used to it. However Photoshop allows for a larger choice in option of brush and size which was fun to play around with. Also I have grown accustomed to the eyedropper tool. The eyedropper tool is really simple to use yet really beneficial to get the same color which saved a lot of time.

3. Which tool do you wish you were better at using? Why?

I wish I was better at using the Marquee Tool. The Marquee tool has so many options to choose from, from deselection, add to selection, subtract selection and intersect with selection. Although we had a lesson on the tool, it is still hard to use. If I was better at using the Marquee, I think I can make my GIF cleaner and add in different details.

4. What would you like to create next with Photoshop?

For the next project using Photoshop, I would like to create logos or advertisements because in Yearbook we are learning a similar concept. I would like to be able to improve on my Photoshop skills by doing projects on logo and advertisements so I can apply it to my Yearbook class. Also creating logos is really fun! 

DRAFT: THUMBNAILS

If There Ain't Bread, There Ain't Gif

Milton Glaser: A Non-Bread Baker but a Graphic Designer

• Milton Glaser: Was the creator of the I <3 NY logo that we see everywhere around New York. It’s first off amazing to see the creator and to see how his design is so simple yet so renowned. Many of his designs is founded throughout New York too, having created designs for restaurants at the World Trade Center. His works are feature throughout New York. Milton Glaser is interesting to study because he has such a large impact on New York City.  

How has Milton Glaser impact the graphic design world?

Milton Glaser embodies American graphic design during the latter years of the century. He impacted the graphic design world with his formidable, creative and articulate designs, bringing depth of understanding and conceptual thinking to an international level. Also Co-founder of Push-Pin Studios which has exerted a powerful influence on the direction of the graphic design world.

• Creator of I <3 NY Logo
• Simple, Clear, Direct

• 1954 co-founded Push-Pin studios
• Influences:
• Herbert Bayer- Brought European ideas to the U.S
• George Salter- Glaser’s teacher
• Lester Beall- Consistency, graphic rigor, intelligence
• Paul Rand- Ongoing, universal, non stylistic value,
• Joseph Baum- Client of Glasers’

http://www.complex.com/style/2012/03/20-graphic-designers-you-should-know/15

http://www.printmag.com/article/milton-glaser-talks-about-his-role-models/

http://www.miltonglaser.com/milton/#1

Good Graphic Design

Good Graphic Design
Founded: Subway Station

What Inspires Me Besides Bread

Life is full of inspiration. Each person gets inspired by different things from family to friends to places, anything can be inspiring. Spending a large portion of time on Youtube and Social Media I've come across many inspirational videos and photos that truly touched my heart. Below is a video I watched a few months ago where everyday civilians go and save the lives of others, putting their life at line. Watching these videos always makes me smile and think "yeah we are all human here and there will be someone to save us when we need it". I tear up every time I watch the video. Seeing people do great for others influences me to do great for others also. After I watch these kinds of videos I get so pumped and feel like heading out and saving people!

Another assortment of video are the ones on Youtube where they feed/help the homeless. Living in the City, it's impossible to miss the large population of homeless people on the streets and corners. Influenced by videos and the society/ community I live in, I feel obligated to do something. I have many things planned out for my future when I have the opportunity to do more and give more. Just by watching these sorts of videos, they have inspired me to give back and to actually realize all the things I have. Even the smallest things can make others happy. I know that sounds cheesy but honestly it is true. These videos remain a constant reminder to me that everyone is human and everyone can give and help others. Life is tough but there are people around who have it tougher. Knowing this, it inspires me to do better and to accept the opportunities I am given in life. In addition to thinking about ways to give back. Every human being can do great as long as we try!

Also bread. Bread is always inspiring. All the shapes and colors and bread. Bread is bread. You can never go wrong with bread. Bread!

Not Reflecting on Bread

Letter Project Reflection

1. Describe your process when creating your letter project. How was the process helpful or not so helpful to you? 

The drafting process was a hindrance in creating the letter. I began with the letter F and felt restricted believing I could only stick to that letter since I had created many small sketches of possible designs for the letter (all of which I didn't really like or it just didn't make sense). However the drafting process did give me inspiration to do the towers. When I was drawing the two drafts for my F's, one was a cow and the other was a building. Liking the building idea but not so much the letter I changed my letter to the letter H as it represented a more realistic shape of a building rather than a F would.

2. How did you arrive with your concept/idea for your letter? How did you represent this concept visually in your design? (Give 2 examples) 

The inspiration came from being surrounded by buildings everywhere. Visually at times buildings represent an lower case L: l. I thought doing a straight building would be too simple and looked around for more creative ideas. Many buildings are attached by a bridge of sorts connecting one side to the other. Looking closely enough you can make out the letter H in it and that is where the inspiration came from. The concept represented literally is a building. You have the simple structure and windows that a building encompasses. In addition, to add more flare the top is designed in a different matter to give more shape while still possessing the qualities of a building.

3. What was the most challenging aspect of this project for you? Why?

The most challenging aspect of the project was measuring everything precisely. Buildings are usually uniformed and even with the same size windows and distances. It was hard to achieve such precision and as seen in the final there are some unevenness to it. The measuring was quite a long procedure and rather tedious but created a more orderly form.

4. Are you satisfied with your project?   Explain your answer.

Overall I am pleased with the outcome though disappoint with some parts. I like the orderly structure and it is quite easy to make out the letter. I am rather disappointed at some parts where the measurements were off. Some windows are drastically smaller than others however most seem about the same size. In a way the design looks a bit too simple and I wish I added a bit more creativity to it.

5. If you can change anything about your design, what would you change or do differently?

As stated above I would like to add more creativity to the design. Maybe do a 3D affect or add different textures and colors. I avoided doing 3D due to my lack of experience on how to make it work and the time constraint however given more time and a short tutorial, it would be pretty cool to see how the end result would look like with 3D. I had chosen to stay with the simple black and white colors however maybe I could draw in bricks and color it red to give it more color.

            Draft:                                                                                   Final:                                   

                      

Intro to the Bread Shop

Hi Bread Bloggers! Welcome to the Bread Shop.

Name: Cindy
Interest: Gaming, sleeping, eating, youtube

Height: Taller than DigiSue

Favorite Color: Black, White, Gray
Books: Wattpad, Light Years, 1984, Animal Farm, The Things They Carried, Cirque Du Freak, etc.
Movies: Lord of the Rings, Stranger Than Fiction, Finding Nemo, etc.
T.V. shows: Master Chef, The Simpsons, Arthur, Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, South Park, The Middle, Malcolm in the Middle, etc.

Sometimes when I get bored I roll around in my pile of bread.