Homework #2

Niel's chair idea is a fascinating take on chairs that I haven't seen before. Now I really want to buy one of those chairs! The chair is an innovative idea that takes into account many different factors offering comfort for a wide range of people. Not having to looking around for nobs and nozzles to adjust a chair is a hassle. As I look at my chair and grab for my adjustments I realize how much I want one of these chairs. Getting up from my chair I also realize how much my lower back and tailbone does hurt when I sit up. My chair a very uncomfortable leather chair with no real cushioning or adjustments to make long periods of sitting my comfortable. I think it's time that I get myself a new chair now.

Day One

Project Day One

Homework #1

The article on the New York times reminds us that designs that have worked for a long time usually don't need to be tampered with unless they are severely outdated. Looking at some of the sign choices made I can absolutely agree that these designs are awful and very confusing. Instead of revamping these designs they should have kept the core look of the designs on the signs from before and just enhanced either with better colors or enhancing the size of the images if they were hard to see. Simplicity is key in designing a sign. When someone is driving by they only have a second to perceive the message on the sign before they have to move on and drive past it. Make it clear, make it simple, make it legible.

Sketches for Homework:

My computer experience dates back to when I was a 8 years old when I was given my first computer and ever since then I have always been around computers learning how they work and new ways to make things work on them.

My experience with photoshop and illustrator is beginner I have had experience in Graphic Design 1 but that was for only one semester I know some basic beginner techniques but beyond that I am not very good at using either yet.

Yes I have a computer at home and it has both photoshop and illustrator.

My major is web design and development. I hope to work from home as a freelance web designer but first I want to work for a company to get experience to run my own business.

Knowledge of graphic designs and how to better my craft so that I can become an accomplished designer.

I do not have a favorite artist personally but I do enjoy a lot of gothic era style paintings and also paintings from the renaissance era.

I like Daft Punk they make some very good music.

When I am not glued to my computer playing video games I like to go on walks and explore nature. I enjoy trying to find animals in the wild and hiking long distances.

One day I woke up and nobody was home so I jumped out of bed and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. When I went out into my living room it was all quiet not even my cat was making any noise he was fast asleep. I went into my kitchen and got myself a soda out of the fridge and clicked it open. I took a large sip from it and sat down at my computer wiggling my mouse back and forth to wake it up. When it awoke the screen blinded my eyes for a second and then my eyes adjusted to the brightness. I logged onto to facebook and checked to what was happening with my friends today. After which I turned on my favorite game and started to game.