How To Reflection

1. One component that my poster is strongest in is the layout of the posters. I think is is easy for the viewers follow the steps. It is very clear to see the next step.
2. Something I would do differently is the title. Although the "T" in the title is a tie, I still think the title is too plain. I should have change the typeface for some words or letters. For example, the word How, I can change the typeface into decorative so it will grab the viewers' tension. Or I can change the whole title's typeface to serif. I think it will bring the whole poster together more. It will also bring out the neat feeling of the poster.

Book Cover

The overall concept of this cover is the theme of finding himself throughout his life. The idea behind the lock and chain is the idea of isolation. After his father passed away, the main character isolates himself from the world, trying to find out the meaning of his father's words and his life. I think the cover will attract the readers by the interesting front type. Also the lock might seems interesting for some people.

I think the main focus in the design is the lock. Although it is not in the center, the surrounding is all white. The contrast between black and white color makes the lock stands out. I go over the lock with sharpie.

I think the front type fills in the empty space very well and all the words stay on the right side. I think the front type also makes the cover more interesting.

The back cover is a key. At the end of the story, the main character finally unlock the lock by understanding his father's words. And throughout his life, he finally finds the meaning of his life, instead of following his father's footprint.

Book Cover

I think the book cover does match the story. If the school doesn't give me this as an option, I would never read this book base on the cover because I'm the type of person who judges a book base on their cover. There's two version of the book cover. I personally prefers the second one because I think the first one, the front doesn't match the overall theme or feeling that the cover gives.

5 Book Cover:

I like the repeating circle with different sizes. I also like how simple the design is and the gold outline around the tag.  

I like the different shade of green there is and the repeating triangle and square. I also like the bottom 1/3 is dark green. (the contrast of different shades of green) 

I like the pattern in the background. However, the pattern is not the focal point, readers are able to see the title.

I like the background and the colors. I think light colors are pretty. The background looks like a water painting itself.

I like the blue background. I think the pattern is interesting. I really like the combination of white and light blue.

Common: All 5 book covers have some kind of pattern in the background. 

Competition Design

Brainstorm 

Draft

Final

I chooses to have the phoenix because it represents Millenium. I also chooses to have windows for MHS because our school is located on a tall building. Everything is align in the center because i think is a lot easier for students to look at. The color of the design is red and black because our school color is red and black. It represents MHS. There's repetition of the windows in word "MHS".

Logo Reflection

1. I chooses yellow color for the front color to present pasta. I wants the "Cooking" to be pasta and it comes out of the bowl. I decides to do this because I wants cooking club to be see as a fun club. Therefore, I chooses to have a blue bowl.
2. I think the most helpful process is the 2 rough drafts. After I have the thumbnail sketches, I have no idea what I really wants. Therefore, I just put together everything I like from my thumbnail sketches. The two rough drafts helps me finalizes what I want my logo to be like.
3. I think the most challenging aspect is coming up with ideas or thumbnail sketches. I feels like my sketches are very similar and there's nothing new. I have no ideas for my logo. Coming up with ideas are the hardest part for a lot of the projects.
4. I am satisfied with my logo because I really do like my logo. It represents what I think the cooking club is like. Cooking is make up by pasta and it shows the fun aspect of cooking club. I really do like when my logo is on product.

Best Of 2013

1. EXO's comeback - I was waiting for exo's comeback forever. They finally have their comeback with wolf in May. And it was a huge hit!!! This year is EXO's year.

2. Same class as Carmen and Qing Ling - I have been in the same class as Carmen and Qing Ling since 9th grade. Finding out that we would be in the same class for the last year of high school made me happy and excited.

3. Study Hall - I was so excited when I saw study hall on my schedule on the first day of school. Yay! I have study hall this year!!! I need the study hall. Even better, my friends and I have the same study hall!

4. College Essay - When I upload my essay on commonapp, I felt relief and happy.

5. Thanksgiving party - My very close friends and I had a thanksgiving party at one of the friend's house. All we did was playing board games, watch TV, and eat. But I still enjoyed spending time with my friends.

6. 18 - I turned 18 in 2013. Nothing to be excited about. I just got one year older.

7. Dance - Watching Carmen, Nat, and Henry dance was fun. 

8. New Friends - The summer of 2013, I made new friends from STEM. Those new friends are Millennium students too, but I never get to know them. 

9. Happy Camp - Happy Camp is a Chinese variety show that comes out every Saturday. It always make me laugh. Every Saturday is Happy Camp day. 

10. Writing College Essay - I don't like writing college essay because I don't know what to write. I remembered I stay up until 3:00 a.m. to finish my essay

11. EXO's Showtime - Finally, exo have their own variety show!!! I was excited and happy when I heard that they were going to have their own show.

12. Bubble Tea Time - My friends and I used to hang out in Chinatown and drink bubble tea on Fridays. We would talk about a lot of things. This is a time when we get closer to each other.

13. Baby Project - In advance biology, there was a genetic unit. During that unit, people were assigned with a partner and take care of a baby with genetic disorder together. It was the first time that I bring a stuff animal with me everywhere and try to be a parent. It was hard.

Summary for Cooking Club

Cooking Club is a club where students get to learn how to cook simple foods such as spaghetti. A lot of the times, students get to pick the recipe that they wants. Each student contributes one dollar for the teachers to buy the ingredients in the morning for whatever they are going to cook on that day. Last year, the cooking club learned how to cook burritos, fried chicken, salads, parfaits, and stir fry. This year, they have learned how to cook pasta with pesto and pasta with mozzarella and tomatoes so far. The Goal of the club is to make more yummy food that the students like and be able to cook it at home.