Our third and final map was to create a mental map showing the cognitive thought process of a decision. Similar to a flow chart, this map depicts the flow of thought to make a particular decision. One hindrance of the… Continue Reading
This assignment was to create an infographic using pie charts, bar charts, scatterplots, or line charts. We were asked to find something about our life that we could quantify and present the data in the form of creative graphs. The… Continue Reading
This assignment was to create either a directional or chloropleth map. We first reviewed maps and determined that anything can be mapped and the mapmaker has the power to determine the purpose of the map. We discussed several… Continue Reading
For this project, we were required to create three symbols that represented two or more things. When thinking of an umbrella topic to base my symbol project around, immediately I thought of designing a symbol that encompassed what made me… Continue Reading
For this assignment, we were required to use AfterEffects to produce a short video animation. This was our final project, and a culmination of smaller work done in AfterEffects. We could either create components of the video in illustrator or… Continue Reading
For this assignment, we were required to create images that exemplified the principles of design. These included balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, and unity. All work was constructed in Photoshop using a Dada style of creativity.… Continue Reading
For this assignment, we were required to make a letterform with the first letter of our name. We began looking at text that had been altered significantly and were encouraged to think of ways we could modify text… Continue Reading
For this assignment, we were asked to create a poster in the style of Constructivism. George provided a collection of images and type that we were able to use to deconstruct in Photoshop. Similar to Scales project in Dada style,… Continue Reading
For this assignment, we were asked to create a sequence of photos that displayed the elements of design (line, texture, color, space, value, and scale). Each photo had to be a different element and had to transition to the next… Continue Reading
For this assignment, we were required to create a small booklet in a group of 3. We could use one typeface from the server, and one had to be one of the typefaces created by a fellow classmate with… Continue Reading