Ulyana - Goal

Excuse me for my sketch. This is my goal for the time I get back home.

Ulyana Kravchenko (UK) Signature

I designed my signature out from my initials. The U shape gave me the idea of a smile that I usually have and to the letter K I added a little curve line to make it look like an eye, so that it became a smile face. You might ask why stripes, I just love them. The program I used for this is Paint.

babajide familuyi

goal (babajide familuyi)

Amber Ebrahim-Signature

Amber Ebrahim-Signature

Sat 9:30

This is my signature. I drew it, then traced it in illustrator. The design image in the background is something i made in illustrator. I just merged my name and the design, and it seemed to blend in smooth together.

Amber Ebrahim. Assignment 2. Goal

Amber Ebrahim. Assignment 2. Goal

Here are my goals. I put an arrow heading toward the word goals because these are the goals i want to achieve in life. I use the color green a lot because it seems like a color for success.

C. Hall--Assignment 2: Goal

Once again, I decided to use a piece of artwork I created in my printmaking class not to long ago. This is actually a "ghost print"--which occurs after you've printed the amount you wanted and use paper to get the excess ink off. So it looks a little dry and sketchy. But anyways, I digress. I then scanned this print and I used the type font: LllyUPC in a dark navy color, outlined in a shade of gray. I selected this print because it incorporated few of the morals I stand for which are: to always dream and to put my dream(s) into perspective by thriving for them. This is multiple pieces combined into one. But the theme I did was a dream catcher and various elements that reflect the Navajo culture. I associated the dream catcher with an object that shuns out negative energy and nightmares, so a person then will have all the time they could to dream. Dreams are usually initiated by the dreamer, but it is seldom that one fulfills all of their dreams. With dedication and commitment, excuses will fade away and dreams will become reality. I hope this fulfills the concept of goal with the shown dream catchers and feathers, adapted from the Native Americans.

M. P. Curtin - Signature

Here is the result of working on an insignia of my initials: MPC. These three designs were my favorites. My desk is still reeks of permanent marker fumes from the stack of paper I went through.

I have always been fascinated by insignias, and so for my Signature project, I decided to make my initials the focus, rather than my whole name.

The background is a fabric I have owned for years now -- I included it because in many way it is a flag of sorts for myself.

I desired that the insignia designs would be white on black, so the colors were inverted on photoshop.

For the project I worked with a extra-large Sharpie and 0.1 Micron pens for refining the shapes.

M.P. Curtin - Goal

This is the drawing that I did for the Goal concept. I preferred to approach it more abstractly so I drew a small figure with shapes and tendrils blossoming from it. To me this represents the beauty and fulfillment gained from pursuing one's aspirations with fervor.

Good Idea Jason Joy

First of any music related ad for me is a Good Idea. I like this ad because it has a natural yet elegant feel. the color scheme works well with the guitar they chose to portray. Also this ad is simple, it gets the point across with out any other annoying embellishments.

Intissar Kabbaj-Signature

Signature
I made this image with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Intissar Kabbaj-Goal

Goals:
I made this image with Adobe Illustrator.

Assignment 3: Your Signature

You are always signing your life away, either on a check, a contract, or even your homework... Especially THIS homework!

You're are going to create your signature. You can do this on a regular sheet of paper and a pen, construction paper and crayons, on the computer, or any form you want to create your name.

The piece should be 8"x10", or 720px by 576px at 72dpi if you're doing it on the computer.

Here is my submission:

The image was created in Illustrator using Rockwell Condensed, stretching the "11" to appear to merge with the "tt" in my name. The blocks were added to fill in the white space.

To learn how to install a font on a PC system, click here.

To learn how to install a font on a Mac, click here.

Take your time with this. You have until May 12th, at 11:59pm to finish this.

If you have any questions, please ask in the comments section.

Assignment 2: Word It!

UnderConsideration.com had a website where they would come up with a word and asked the followers of their blogs to come up with a design using what the artist imagines what that word means to them.

http://www.underconsideration.com/wordit/

Take your time to visit the site above and see the creativity of the various entries and get an idea on how you would create your piece. Your word to consider is:

Goal

First you need to think about what the word "Goal" means to you. It helps to visit the Dictionary and Wikipedia sites to give you an idea. From there come up with ideas on how you would design your creation. You are allowed to use whatever medium you wish, from scissors, paper, glue, crayons, and pencils (and scanned in) on up to Photoshop, Illustrator, MacPaint, Windows Paint, etc. You are also welcome to create more than one piece, but you will only be graded on one.

The piece needs to be on a 6"x6" sized image. That's 432px by 432px at 72dpi if you are doing it in the computer. I know it looks small, and you are welcome to do a larger piece if you want, but keep it  at that size when posting it on the blog. I want to keep the file sizes down.

Here are my two examples (click to embiggen):

The first one is a cipher. It's the Japanese game "Go" and "Al" from Happy Days. Add them together to get "GoAl". The second is a word cloud generated at Wordle.net and with an arrow created in Illustrator.

Take your time with this. You have until May 12th, at 11:59pm to finish this.

If you have any questions, please ask in the comments section.

Intissar Kabbaj-Good idea

I found this ad on Yahoo webpage, I chose this ad for many reasons:

First of all the height quality of the image, it is very crisp, clean, professional and more impotantly, it is in my opinion very attractive to the eye due to the small amount of the light that comes from the center.

Secondly, the combination of the bules and gold colors create an effective harmony that tend to be pleasing, and gives a cool and warm sensation.

Also the product is presented in very attractive and creative way that includes a background animation.

The text is clean, sharp, placed and sized in a good way that does not disturb or distact the viewer.

ULYANA - Assignment 1: Good Idea

I found this ad on one of the online shop homepages. The ad is attracted the eye because the first thing you see is a label with 50% off on a front which is an important thing on the ad. The attractive colors for the most important message tend to be red that is used on letters. After the text the viewer sees the actual product that on a sale and there is a strong color contrast between black and red that also draws you in. On the picture they are placed in order and perspective that gives a depth. There is a feeling of rythm (shoes), emphasis (the text). The only thing i would change is a text color. I feel it needs more deep(saturated) red color.

M.Gama- Assignment 1: A Good Idea

I chose this ad be cause it has several graphic design principals. It's not just a picture of a car and some text, and I'm starting to see these principals more and more when I see ads everywhere. What jumps out at you first is the car, the way it's placed on the right side of the ad as compared to the rest of the ad shows me asymmetrical balance. Like the car has some weight to it, making it look like there is tension. Also the background is blurred making the foreground (the car) look like its going fast, even though it's a still picture.

At the bottom of the ad you can definitely see symmetrical balance. The four options are all equal in size and shape, giving it steady visual weight. At the top of the ad you can identify rhythm. The graphics and the text are all different colors and different sizes. This lets you know the designer wants catch your attention of each feature (i.e. 41 MPG City, The Most Fuel-Efficient etc). I found this ad while I was checking my email on Yahoo.

C.Hall - Assignmet 1: Good Idea

This online advertisement was found through a motor-vehicle forum. I chose this Jeep Ad because it depicts a directional illusion. Also, I chose this Ad because I wanted minimal text and graphics. I aimed for something that gives the viewers the opportunity to create their own fantasy. I chose it despite it not having text because I was intrigued by the Doblin’s quiz you handed out to our class. As you could see, this Ad is nothing but an edited photograph, but the majority of individuals could recognize this vehicle as a Jeep.

The bricks in the background illustrates variety and asymmetrical balance. All of the bricks required to build the wall are not symmetrical in either shape nor size. The shadow casting the SUV shows a line. The foreground displays a variety of structured geometric shapes: squares, circles, and rectangles. The cracked concrete road which this Jeep is riding on shows repetition and rhythm. As I evaluated the pavement, the size is not proportionate so it compliments the form of the wall. The shadow of the Jeep displays contrast between the lights and the darks that are varied throughout the Ad. Size was used to emphasize the Jeep by putting it in the spotlight. The overall effect this Ad gives is balance by direction. The Jeep (both vehicle and shadow) is positioned at an angle that it is still accelerating north. Hence, it is making the viewer question where it is heading.

One of my main attractions to this piece was the ability to see more with showing less. It is a simple concept that exemplifies a subtle mood. All of the components used in this Ad were very consistent. I believe that this Ad achieved a sense of unity. I only say that because all of the elements used to create this Ad: the road, the location, and the vehicle all go hand in hand with one other.

Q.Cooper-Assignment 1: A Good Idea

   I chose this ad because it has an example of radial balance with the lines of the brick design and also the TXU logo. It has the mailbox running off the page like we have been doing in class. This ad had unity by the way the mailbox and money are all on one side and then the smaller TXU logo on the lower right side. This also gives the logo some isolation from everything else.

   By adding the text on the left side on the image, I believe it is a balanced composition. Plenty of repetition is shown with the bricks of the mailbox. I believe that by the size of the mailbox and "Save Money" the creator is trying to bring attention that TXU energy can save you money and put it back in your mailbox.

   I found this ad while checking my email on hotmail.com. I immediately saw the line and shapes of the mailbox. Without looking at the text, one can plainly see the huge shape made of other little shapes on the left and also the small circle on the right. This is a simple and not so exciting ad but you do get the point of it.

Colors and Recognizable Shapes in Advertising

This is an interesting concept that immediately caught my eye while browsing. The strong combination of yellow, red, & white shapes proves rather difficult to ignore yet is very appealing. Many bright designs can be tasteless and a rude in presentation--this one seeks otherwise. I especially like the balance of the different hair shapes on the two sides of the center writing.

What exactly this advertisement is advertising is not immediately apparent at first sighting; the shapes and the activity of your brain filling in those blanks is the first thing processed. This is appropriate! Deciphering the characters is a fun activity and is the entire appeal of the designs advertised.

Only after having fun with the faces do you realize that there is actually something being promoted and sold: t-shirts with these very likenesses on them. Regardless of whether or not you are particularly interested in obtaining such a shirt--you will likely click on the link if only to see what other famous figures of history and culture you can recognize from their hair-silhouette. If the advertisement gets you to visit the page, it is a success, and hey, this one worked on me.

"AlfredL.Norton-Assignment 1:A Good Idea".

This advertisement is interesting to me because, it utilizes the element of repetition by using the same shapes again and again. It also sugggests a sense of unification within the piece which makes the advertisement visually appealing.It also brings a sense of elegance to the the composition as a whole.

The abstract images capture the viewers attention by using shapes that brings a perception of harmony to the viewers mind, as well as their eyes.Everything within the ad works well together and it well organized. The color is tasteful and monocramatic.The color purple also brings a impression of joy and puts me at ease.

The elements within the piece are stimulating.Makes me want go out by it now.The pattern is well thought out and it gets right to point.It also looks very professional . When I see advertisement is also implies purity ,which makes the drink looks satisfying.

Amber Ebrahim. Assignment 1. Good Idea

Amber Ebrahim

ARTC 1305 2nd Start

Sat 9:30-3

I found this ad on the yahoo homepage. I picked this ad because it was one of the few i found that had some graphics to it, and not just text. This ad has a animated look with the houses in background and the women.

The houses show a lot of linear quality, it very square and straight like most house are. Another thing about the house is it just has 2 color of the same just one is faded, which give a contrast of the two colors. This ads also has some repetition to it with the houses repeating.This ad is very much balance, not one side seem less than the other side.

What i like about this ad is it looks creative, they didn't just put a picture of a women and houses, they made it animated and made it more of a graphic look. Also the red text and red box really draws your eyes to it which i think is good advertisement and also the women being pretty. I think this ad has unity to it, it fits all together.

ALittle - Assignmet 1: Good Idea

 

I chose this add because it has a very nice linear quality. You can see line throughout. All the lines lead to the center. The racing stripe is repeated multiple times and the use of repetition ties the whole ad together.

good idea

i used this ad because the image are place on the page in balance way and it also have that cool color tone going on.i have the image in top gear web site. the only thing wrong with the ad is the aqua color tip. i so like the way the text balances out

Assignment 1: A Good Idea

Finally! We are up and running with this thing!!

Okay, our first assignment will be entitled "A Good Idea"

1. Find a web ad on another site, not a text ad like Google Ads does. Find an advertisement that actually has a graphic. (Example seen below is from amazon.com)

2. Do a screen capture of the site. To find out how to do a screen capture visit: http://take-a-screenshot.org and/or download Jing at: http://www.techsmith.com/jing/. (Let it be known, I prefer Jing!)  You may need to take the image into a image editor such as Photoshop and crop the image down.

I do not want to see an image of your entire desktop like this:

I want to see the ad you are showing us, like this:

BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR IMAGE TO SOMEWHERE YOU CAN EASILY FIND IT!!

A good place would be for you to create a folder on your desktop and call it "ARTC1305 - Blog" or something similar.

3. You've got your image, now you're ready to create a post. To learn how to post on this Blog, visit this link to Blogspot Help section on "How Do I Post on my Blog?": http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=41378

MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOGGED IN BEFORE YOU POST! THE DASHBOARD LINK IS NOT AVAILABLE TO YOU UNLESS YOU ARE LOGGED IN!

In the "Title" box post "YourFistInitialandLastName - Assignment 1 : A Good Idea". For example my title post would read "DLittle - Assignment 1: A Good Idea".

Now you are going to need to post your image. Underneath your "Title" box is the menu for the post body, or the place where you will be entering your text and images for the blog post.

This is where saving your ad image to a location you can find easily will help. Click the "Insert Image", then "Choose Files" button, and navigate to where you saved your image. When you find the image, click to select the image and click the "Add Selected" button. It should then post the image to the body of your blog post.

You can find your images you have uploaded at: https://picasaweb.google.com/thedolittle/ARTC1305BasicGraphicDesign#

4. Now is the time to write some text. You will need to put some space after the image you posted, so click your mouse after your image and hit the "Enter" key a couple of times. Start writing your little 3 paragraph report on where you found the image and what you like and don't like about the image. Remember to use some of the design terms you've learned in class. Remember to proofread and re-proofread before hitting the orange "Publish Post" button at the bottom of the page. (If you do make a mistake, it's okay. You can go back and edit your post: http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=41382)

5. Now you may think you're done, but not yet. All of your classmates will be creating their own posts, and you will comment on their posts and they will be commenting on your's. Don't just post something like "Good Job!" or "EPIC FAIL!" or "All Your Base Are Belong to Us!". Post something substantial. Be sure to use your design terminology.

Any other questions on how to navigate, post, edit, etc. on Blogspot visit:

http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=12457

If you are having any other problems, email me.

This assignment is due by 11:59pm on March 13th.