Tuesday, April 29, 2008

March 27, 2008

>>helvetica.the walk...



even though i feel like helvetica is everywhere, i had a hard time finding a lot of it. i must have just overlooked a lot of things. after watching the movie i realized i overlooked things such as the north face brand or the target logo. things i see everyday that i know are helvetica but i am just so used to them i didn't even think to take pictures of them untill after the movie.

#1– graphic design is a way to visually communicate a concept/idea through the combination of image and type. graphic design is constantly changing and expanding through the enthusiasm of designers contributing to the field. it is a way to send a message through careful research and exploration. it is a way to uniquely display the ideals/meaning/intentions of the company/organization or whatever you are designing for.
#2– typography is the use of text in a visually pleasing way to complete a concept and communicate a story
#3– my responsibilities as a design student are to research, explore, and expand my knowldege of design history in order to understand graphic design to help me create the best solutions possible and get a better understanding of what works and what does not.
#4– to get the most out of my VisCom classes it is important for me to ask questions, ask for constructive criticism and learn from others. it is important to do a lot of process work and refinements in order to achieve the best solutions. it is also important for me to give feeback and brainstorm with other students in order to help eachother reach the best solutions

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