Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Journal
I think Helvetica or Universe would be a nice sans serif replacement for Futura because are both easy to read, yet still have a nice weight and distinction to them.
Why choose a particular typeface?
1. Because it works
-fits your concept/project
-be sure it has not already been over used
2. Because you like its history
-font created at the same time as the product its used on
3. Because you like its name
-mimics/reflects your product/project
4. Because of who designed it
-ex. pick a typeface designed by an architect for an architecture client
5. Because it was there
-the client already uses it
6. Because they made you
-project restriction
7. Because it reminds you of something
-a certain advertisement or look
8. Because it's beautiful
9. Because it's ugly
-catches the eye
10. Because its boring
-won't get in the way of the focus/main idea
11.Because its special
-custom made
12. Because you believe in it
13. Because you can't not
-a perfect fit/ironic
Why choose a particular typeface?
1. Because it works
-fits your concept/project
-be sure it has not already been over used
2. Because you like its history
-font created at the same time as the product its used on
3. Because you like its name
-mimics/reflects your product/project
4. Because of who designed it
-ex. pick a typeface designed by an architect for an architecture client
5. Because it was there
-the client already uses it
6. Because they made you
-project restriction
7. Because it reminds you of something
-a certain advertisement or look
8. Because it's beautiful
9. Because it's ugly
-catches the eye
10. Because its boring
-won't get in the way of the focus/main idea
11.Because its special
-custom made
12. Because you believe in it
13. Because you can't not
-a perfect fit/ironic
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sagmeister, what a great name
I really enjoyed watching Sagmeister's video. His thoughts on experiencing, rather than showing happiness were really intruiging, and the examples he showed were great. I expecially like the subway signs and the speech bubbles because they interacted with everyday users, plus they were humorous.
I also liked how he made lists of what made him happy and what he enjoys in his career. By doing this, he could focus on what he really wanted and was able to use these in projects, which I would have never thought of doing.
The videos I watched all related to what Sagmeister was talking about. The first video, David Kelly: the future of design is human centered, talked about enteracting with viewers. My favorite part was the cubical redesign. It really took into account the emotions of people and turned the everyday experience into something enjoyable.
The second video, was on what consumers really want. It talks about how we have to create a unique experience for them, even in this mass consumer world.
This website is layed out very nicely, and I like how the content of the videos talks about all sorts of issues in the design world.
I also liked how he made lists of what made him happy and what he enjoys in his career. By doing this, he could focus on what he really wanted and was able to use these in projects, which I would have never thought of doing.
The videos I watched all related to what Sagmeister was talking about. The first video, David Kelly: the future of design is human centered, talked about enteracting with viewers. My favorite part was the cubical redesign. It really took into account the emotions of people and turned the everyday experience into something enjoyable.
The second video, was on what consumers really want. It talks about how we have to create a unique experience for them, even in this mass consumer world.
This website is layed out very nicely, and I like how the content of the videos talks about all sorts of issues in the design world.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Joseph McCarthy
This war in which we are now engaged, is not, cannot be a war between America's two great political parties. As of tonight, we are not winning this war. Keep in mind that 106 years ago when this war was declared, you could number the active communists on the fingers of both your hands. 97 years later, the number was 180 million human soles. As of tonight, the 17th day of March 1954, just eight years later, the figure is not 180 million. As of tonight, the figure is 800 million people. 800 million people, in communist slavery. My good friends, no brutalitarian force has ever achieved that success before in the history of this world.
I would like to challenge that communist party, which shuts down the line to be followed by all communists throughout the United States. I would like to challenge them to tell us who the secret Communist is. Who is so high in the party that he can set the line?
McCarthy
Joseph Raymond McCarthy (November 14, 1908 -- May 2, 1957) served as a Republican U.S. Senator from the state of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in 1957. Beginning in 1950, McCarthy became the most visible public face of a period of extreme anti-communist suspicion inspired by the tensions of the Cold War. He was noted for making claims that there were large numbers of Communists and Soviet spies and sympathizers inside the federal government and elsewhere. Ultimately, McCarthy's tactics and his inability to substantiate his claims led to his being discredited and censured by the United States Senate. The term "McCarthyism," coined in 1950 in reference to McCarthy's practices, was soon applied to similar anti-communist pursuits. Today the term is used more generally to describe demagogic, reckless, and unsubstantiated accusations, as well as public attacks on the character or patriotism of political opponents. Born and raised on a Wisconsin farm, McCarthy earned a law degree at Marquette University in 1935 and was elected as a circuit judge in 1939, the youngest in state history. At age 33, McCarthy volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II. He successfully ran for the United States Senate in 1946, defeating Robert M. La Follette, Jr. After several largely undistinguished years in the Senate, McCarthy rose suddenly to national fame in 1950 when he asserted in a speech that he had a list of "members of the Communist Party and members of a spy ring" who were employed in the State Department.
I would like to challenge that communist party, which shuts down the line to be followed by all communists throughout the United States. I would like to challenge them to tell us who the secret Communist is. Who is so high in the party that he can set the line?
McCarthy
Joseph Raymond McCarthy (November 14, 1908 -- May 2, 1957) served as a Republican U.S. Senator from the state of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in 1957. Beginning in 1950, McCarthy became the most visible public face of a period of extreme anti-communist suspicion inspired by the tensions of the Cold War. He was noted for making claims that there were large numbers of Communists and Soviet spies and sympathizers inside the federal government and elsewhere. Ultimately, McCarthy's tactics and his inability to substantiate his claims led to his being discredited and censured by the United States Senate. The term "McCarthyism," coined in 1950 in reference to McCarthy's practices, was soon applied to similar anti-communist pursuits. Today the term is used more generally to describe demagogic, reckless, and unsubstantiated accusations, as well as public attacks on the character or patriotism of political opponents. Born and raised on a Wisconsin farm, McCarthy earned a law degree at Marquette University in 1935 and was elected as a circuit judge in 1939, the youngest in state history. At age 33, McCarthy volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II. He successfully ran for the United States Senate in 1946, defeating Robert M. La Follette, Jr. After several largely undistinguished years in the Senate, McCarthy rose suddenly to national fame in 1950 when he asserted in a speech that he had a list of "members of the Communist Party and members of a spy ring" who were employed in the State Department.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Poster Communication
This poster uses image combination, using piano keys and the shape of Idaho, in order to explain to viewers that Josh Ritter is a musician who will be preforming in Idaho.
We can understand this poster because piano keys suggest music and we can recognize the shape of a state.
This poster is similar to the previous, in that it uses image combination. It also uses records to suggest music. By placing the images in this arrangement, the designer has used Gestalt in order to for a 'B' for Beck. The simple repeated image and the word Beck is all that is needed to understand that this is a musical group.
Here are a couple more posters that I thought were cleverly designed:
Good
GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward.
Since 2006 we've been making a magazine, videos, and events for people who give a damn.
This website is an ongoing exploration of what GOOD is and what it can be.
I really like the ideals behind this website, and I think everything they produce reflects the above statement. The website is clean and simple and not overrun with unnecessary advertisements. Even this simple structure relates back to the fact that Good is focused on issues that really matter and not all of the other 'junk' in the world.
With a short synopsis of each article and every video being organized under a specific category, I easily navigated through the site. After briefing each page, viewers can then choose to read an entire article, or click a link to a blog containing simliar content. These links expose a wide variety of resources that individuals can turn to for information.
In most of the images and videos, they incorporated graphics with image in very clever ways. The introductions to each video had a motion graphic piece that always tied in nicely with the story. The videos were also short and to the point, allowing people to really understand the issue. They also tried to bring in humor to some, especially with Roger Numbers, a point that always grabs people's attention. Finally, the interactive graphics were quite intriguing.
Just clicking through the website and watching snips from videos, I learned a lot of things I did not know before. I think this is a great website that is really focused on getting issues out the the people. In fact, I could tell that they have the people in mind because anyone can leave a suggestion on "how to make good better." This also gives an opportunity for people to discuss any issues that they may find relevant.
Since 2006 we've been making a magazine, videos, and events for people who give a damn.
This website is an ongoing exploration of what GOOD is and what it can be.
I really like the ideals behind this website, and I think everything they produce reflects the above statement. The website is clean and simple and not overrun with unnecessary advertisements. Even this simple structure relates back to the fact that Good is focused on issues that really matter and not all of the other 'junk' in the world.
With a short synopsis of each article and every video being organized under a specific category, I easily navigated through the site. After briefing each page, viewers can then choose to read an entire article, or click a link to a blog containing simliar content. These links expose a wide variety of resources that individuals can turn to for information.
In most of the images and videos, they incorporated graphics with image in very clever ways. The introductions to each video had a motion graphic piece that always tied in nicely with the story. The videos were also short and to the point, allowing people to really understand the issue. They also tried to bring in humor to some, especially with Roger Numbers, a point that always grabs people's attention. Finally, the interactive graphics were quite intriguing.
Just clicking through the website and watching snips from videos, I learned a lot of things I did not know before. I think this is a great website that is really focused on getting issues out the the people. In fact, I could tell that they have the people in mind because anyone can leave a suggestion on "how to make good better." This also gives an opportunity for people to discuss any issues that they may find relevant.
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