Thirteen ways of looking at a Typeface...Michael Bierut worked for a designer who limited his usage of varying fonts to 5. When Michael left this job and ventured into the world of Graphic Design on his own, he went crazy and exerienced a font OVERLOAD! Every typeface seemed so new and beautiful, but after his initial high on "type" he realized that there are 13 ways of looking at a typeface. Why do you chose the font that you do?
1. Because it works
This rule seems the most logical to me of all the rules. Why not use it if it works and it's successful!
3. Because you like its name
This one I have found to be very true. Sometimes when a font has a catchy name or a familiar title, it is much easier to use that particular font for a project.
13. Because you can't NOT!
This rule was the funniest to me...it's so true!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Design Matters
"what is your first memory of being creative?"
Debbie Millman is a host of a talk show which interviews designers. On episode that I listened to she was interviewing Meira Kalman who is a designer and illustrator.
"Serendipity of the world"
Design matters is a talk show where designers and other people in the creative field are interviewed on their life stories and design in the world. Debbie Millman, the hostess, is very likeable and seems easy to talk to. It seems like the guests on the show enjoy her company, and feel comfortable talking about everyday life situations with her. When I first started listening, the introduction was monotone and a little long, I was afraid that the entire interview was going to be like this but I was pleasantly surprised when the conversation became more lighthearted.
"AH HA moments"
Debbie Millman is a host of a talk show which interviews designers. On episode that I listened to she was interviewing Meira Kalman who is a designer and illustrator.
"Serendipity of the world"
Design matters is a talk show where designers and other people in the creative field are interviewed on their life stories and design in the world. Debbie Millman, the hostess, is very likeable and seems easy to talk to. It seems like the guests on the show enjoy her company, and feel comfortable talking about everyday life situations with her. When I first started listening, the introduction was monotone and a little long, I was afraid that the entire interview was going to be like this but I was pleasantly surprised when the conversation became more lighthearted.
"AH HA moments"
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Trollback
"being happy while experiencing design"
"Comfort-----Contentment------Joy------Delight------Bliss"
"Being happy designing"
"The visualization of happiness"
"Three designs that made me happy"
-New Subway instructions (have fun, do not hurt people, do not accecp defeat, strive to be happy, do not hold grudges) [sometimes you can stare at something for a very long time before you realize it's actually not what you think it says]
-Building with retractable roof (it makes you look at the colors of the sky and really pay attention to somethin you might not have noticed before)
-empty speech bubbles
Thinking about ideas and content freely-with the deadline far away
working without interruption on a single project
using a wide variety of tools and techniques
traveling to new places
working on projects that matter to me
having things come back from the printer done well
"Everything I do always comes back to me"
"Worrying solves nothing"
"having guts always works out for me"
The things that he discussed are the the problems that people don't take the time to think about in everyday life.
"Comfort-----Contentment------Joy------Delight------Bliss"
"Being happy designing"
"The visualization of happiness"
"Three designs that made me happy"
-New Subway instructions (have fun, do not hurt people, do not accecp defeat, strive to be happy, do not hold grudges) [sometimes you can stare at something for a very long time before you realize it's actually not what you think it says]
-Building with retractable roof (it makes you look at the colors of the sky and really pay attention to somethin you might not have noticed before)
-empty speech bubbles
Thinking about ideas and content freely-with the deadline far away
working without interruption on a single project
using a wide variety of tools and techniques
traveling to new places
working on projects that matter to me
having things come back from the printer done well
"Everything I do always comes back to me"
"Worrying solves nothing"
"having guts always works out for me"
The things that he discussed are the the problems that people don't take the time to think about in everyday life.
Journal 3
Trollback created a great image for CBS. Although the recognizable symbol of the "eye" had already been created, the new campaign is captivating much larger audiences. The symbol of the eye is very simplistic but is bold and original. After viewing clips of how the text is laid out in addition to the symbol, it is clear why this network is so successful. The versitiliy of the logo is beyond many other networks, this symbol serves as an icon, a trademark, the period to the end of sentences and as a main logo.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Journal #2
Capture accidents.
The wrong answer is the right answer in search of a different question. Collect wrong answers as part of the process. Ask different questions.This rule to me seems like something which can be very beneficial in everyones lives. We as humans are trained to do the "right" thing and understand the consequences if we travel down the "wrong" path. With this specific rule it allows people to understand their mistakes... and embrace them. Who knows, your biggest "flaw" may really be your greatest attribute. When I am working on a project, it is often difficult for me to take risks because I am afraid of doing the wrong thing or resulting in the incorrect answer. Many times a different idea can lead to a totally new and in some cases even better than the original.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
