Tuesday, November 26, 2013

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.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Finding Type

Decorative
The typeface is used for an eye glasses store. The typeface is appropriate for its purposed because the typeface stands out from other stores in 8 ave. It grabs people attention and it will help the store with their business.   
 
Modern (and Decorative)
The typeface is used for a brand's logo. The typeface is appropriate for its purpose because it represents their brand and it helps the buyers to identify the brand in malls and other places from other brand. 

 Sans Serif 
The typeface is used for the sign on the street. The typeface is appropriate for its purpose because it is very easy to read the words. In a lot of the public areas, people use typefaces that are easy to recognized and easy to read.  
 Modern
The typeface is used for the sign of a pharmacy. The typeface is appropriate for its purpose because it is very easy to read. When people look at it, they will know that it is a pharmacy.
 Decorative
The typeface is used for the name of the store. It is appropriate for its purpose because when people pass the store, people will take a look at the store since the typeface is cute and decorative. It really grabs people's attention and makes people want to go inside the store.  
Sans Serif
The typeface is used for a market on 8 ave. It is appropriate for its purpose because people know the name of the market and the  food court. It is easy for people to read, this include elders since the sign is huge.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Letter to Symbol Gif Reflection

While using Gimp, I was very frustrated with the path selection tool because it was very hard to create a perfect "c". I always have redo the curves over and over again. Another thing I was very frustrated with was the transitions between each layer. When I thought I was almost done with the project, I realized that the transitions were weird. Therefore I have to go back and add a lot more layers to make the transition better (It still didn't turned out well).

After completing the project, I am confident using the path selection tool because that is the tool that I use the most. I use it in every layer. Compare to when I first used this tool, I found myself struggling at making a curve. The curve never turn out the way I wanted it to be.

I wish I were better at using the path selection tool because it would make my process a lot faster.

I would like to use gimp to edit pictures or make icon out of Gimp.

Letter GIf


Saturday, October 5, 2013

Reflection for Name Design

Describe the process when creating your name design project. How was the process helpful or not so helpful for you?
I first started out drawing four name designs on a sheet of white paper. Then I picked one design that I liked. But I love two designs which was the reflection and the bubble letter. So I decided to combined those two designs. Later on, I drew my name in the center of a sheet of the white paper only reflected once. I drew another one but this time, my name wasn't in the center. It was more on the top left of the paper. I thought it would be cool to reflect my name in all four directions. I think the process was definitely helpful. It helped me see the different ways I can draw my name. Overall, it helped me keep on the right path and focus for my design.  
How does your name design represent you? What components did you use to visually tell the viewer about yourself? (Composition, font style, images, symbols, colors, etc)
I think this name design shows that there are other side of me that people don't really see from me. In the design, the side that people see is in white which is also the focal point. However, the hidden sides are in black and there are more than one reflection. Which means that I have many different side of me. The background is in my favorite color which is sky blue.
How did you create a focal point or emphasis in your design?
I created a focal point by leaving the focal point in white, the contrasts between colors made the focal point stand out. Although the focal point wasn't in the center but the overall design was balance.
What was the most difficult part of this project for you? Why?

I think the most difficult part for me was choosing between the design with the pop of green and the design with blue background. First, I love both designs. I really like the pop of green, the color really stands out and it draws people in. But after Ms.Lee hold both designs next to each other, I think the blue background design is more withstand scrutiny.
Are you satisfied with your project? Explain your answer.

I am satisfied with my project because it  turned out better than I thought
If you can change anything about your design, what would you change or do differently?

If I can change anything about my design, I would change the size of the name. I think I should make the size a little bigger. This would make the focal point stand out more.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Inspirations


This is an sofa made from an old bathtub. It is cool to see how people make new things from old materials. This is definitely an good example of recycling. I really enjoy doing projects that involved using my hands. I think this will be an amazing DIY project to do.

Inspirations


This is an amazing painting. Everything is green but with different shades of green.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

First Entry

What is your first experience with Graphic Design?
When I was in middle school, I used to play with Photoshop in school. But it wasn't like an advance lesson.

Why is Graphic Design valuable to learn?
Graphic Design is valuable to learn because it is a creative and different way to express yourself and your feelings. It is difference from other art classes.

What is your favorite font type? 
I like the simply font type such as CF Disappointed Font and Hand TypeWriter Font.

What are your expectation for this course this year?
I expects to learn how to use programs like Photoshop. I am very excited about the design or picture that's made out from word outline.