28 August 2015

Currently I only have a few expert hours logged on my calendar.  I have been pondering what exactly qualifies as “expert hours” and have come to the realization that a lot of my daily habits may qualify.  Looking at design inspiration on social media (i.e. Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest), looking at photography and design magazines, and noticing the way that design plays a role in my everyday life are things that occur all the time.   Working on projects or readings for my other design classes are also things that I am constantly doing which will all go towards the hours that I invest in graphic design.  Another consistent amount of hours that I will be logging each week are my hours that I will be working in Student Life as a member of the publicity team.  Having a job on campus that relates to my major is the perfect way to get more hands on experience with Adobe programs (Illustrator, InDesign) and to learn how to work with design clients in a professional setting.  I project that my expert hours may fluctuate from week to week depending on what projects I am working, how much homework I have for other general education classes, and what my priorities are for that week.