Before we watched this show I didn't even know things like this existed and I think it was really cool that this show was specifically directed to students. To be on a show like this would be such a great experience. I did find however that during the first round I found the logos to be okay, I did not think that they sucked like one of the judges stated. However, during the second round I found their work to be much better. On a show like this you have to be prepared to hear the worst which could actually work out in your favor provided with useful feed back.
Five Presentation Tips:
1. Explain the work you are about to present, don't just show it and expect the audience to understand
2. Present all information with confidence
3. Be able to justify why you made certain choices about your design
4. Take criticism head on
5. Have a nice concluding thought
Five Worst Errors:
1. Not being fully prepared to present your work (not fished, technical errors..ect)
2. Do not put your audience to sleep, do not give long elaborate speeches that have nothing to do with your work
3. Never say "and that's it" and be awkward at the end
4. Never admit your work printed out wrong and blame it on the printer
5. Do not argue with a judge, ever.
Friday 30 March 2012
Thursday 22 March 2012
Blog7: My Incomplete Manifesto
Bruce Mau is a very inspirational man, his list of Manifestos is infidelity something that I think most people can agree with and live by. So, in my list I approached my statements from a designer point of view as well as a human being. They are the things that keep me in line and keep me motivated for a better and happier life.
1. Breathe - Personally, this is something I feel I sometimes forget to do. When things get really busy and stressful there is nothing better to do then just stop and take a deep breath and push through.
2. Failure is knowledge - To my experience I have indeed failed many times with projects, even people, but really it's true what they say, you really do learn from it..eventually.
3. Take naps - This has gotten me through my whole college experience and it's so essential! Babies and old people aren't the only ones who do it, Graphic Designers do too. Plenty of rest is always the best.
4. Do Zumba - I have an addiction I think. Zumba is something I do because I enjoy it. I need the energy and the music to clear my head, to sweat and have a good time to regenerate and return to my work.
5. Do your part - Something I have learned is that whether working on a project with a partner, or being in a relationship, do everything you need to, 50%-50%, and no more because you put in the effort and now it has to be reciprocated or else.
6. Don't give up - Sometimes I think of myself as a quitter in certain situations but I usually keep my head up the whole time. If it's a dream you're after, don't stop until you're live it.
7. Laugh - I know Bruce Mau also had this on his list, but I completely agree. There is something about when you're laughing, you create a connection, you feel so much more comfortable with the person or people you're with, you feel free.
8. Paint your nails - There is always something that can make your day a little better, when you know you spent a little time on yourself you feel a little bit brighter, and when you feel better you attract more positive energy from the environment around you.
9. Listen to foreign music - I don't speak every language even though I wish I did, but I love listening to Spanish, Portuguese and even French music. It intrigues me, you learn so much by listening.
10. Go outside - Warm weather and sun on your skin can make you feel care-free, on days when sunshine wakes you - you know it's a day worth getting out of bed for.
11. Explore your brain - Incredible device that leads us to great ideas, bad ideas and the unthought of. The more you think sometimes the better your results, however sometimes it can be the exact opposite. Explore yourself.
12. Doodle - Take a pencil to a paper and let your hand to the rest.
13. Face your fears - Being thrown into an uncomfortable situation can change one completely. You grow from theses situations so take them head on.
14. Be less forgetful.
15. Only time will tell - If it's meant to be, it will, if not then you'll know. Life is unpredictable and everything around us shapes it, where life takes you depends on the decisions you make and people you surround yourself with.
1. Breathe - Personally, this is something I feel I sometimes forget to do. When things get really busy and stressful there is nothing better to do then just stop and take a deep breath and push through.
2. Failure is knowledge - To my experience I have indeed failed many times with projects, even people, but really it's true what they say, you really do learn from it..eventually.
3. Take naps - This has gotten me through my whole college experience and it's so essential! Babies and old people aren't the only ones who do it, Graphic Designers do too. Plenty of rest is always the best.
4. Do Zumba - I have an addiction I think. Zumba is something I do because I enjoy it. I need the energy and the music to clear my head, to sweat and have a good time to regenerate and return to my work.
5. Do your part - Something I have learned is that whether working on a project with a partner, or being in a relationship, do everything you need to, 50%-50%, and no more because you put in the effort and now it has to be reciprocated or else.
6. Don't give up - Sometimes I think of myself as a quitter in certain situations but I usually keep my head up the whole time. If it's a dream you're after, don't stop until you're live it.
7. Laugh - I know Bruce Mau also had this on his list, but I completely agree. There is something about when you're laughing, you create a connection, you feel so much more comfortable with the person or people you're with, you feel free.
8. Paint your nails - There is always something that can make your day a little better, when you know you spent a little time on yourself you feel a little bit brighter, and when you feel better you attract more positive energy from the environment around you.
9. Listen to foreign music - I don't speak every language even though I wish I did, but I love listening to Spanish, Portuguese and even French music. It intrigues me, you learn so much by listening.
10. Go outside - Warm weather and sun on your skin can make you feel care-free, on days when sunshine wakes you - you know it's a day worth getting out of bed for.
11. Explore your brain - Incredible device that leads us to great ideas, bad ideas and the unthought of. The more you think sometimes the better your results, however sometimes it can be the exact opposite. Explore yourself.
12. Doodle - Take a pencil to a paper and let your hand to the rest.
13. Face your fears - Being thrown into an uncomfortable situation can change one completely. You grow from theses situations so take them head on.
14. Be less forgetful.
15. Only time will tell - If it's meant to be, it will, if not then you'll know. Life is unpredictable and everything around us shapes it, where life takes you depends on the decisions you make and people you surround yourself with.
Saturday 3 March 2012
Blog6: My Process
This is the process I go through when designing something from beginning to end. Sometimes my process varies depending on the given task but I usually stick to this.
1. First I go over the given brief in detail so that I have a good understanding of what I need to make
2. I start thinking about ideas and solutions that would work
3. Get some references off the internet and do research about the project
4. Get distracted by Facebook and Twitter
5. Start drawing up some ideas
6. Decide on an idea and further develop it
7. Start working on it digitally
8. Get distracted by Facebook and Twitter
9. Continue on finalizing the design
10. After the design is complete I nap!
1. First I go over the given brief in detail so that I have a good understanding of what I need to make
2. I start thinking about ideas and solutions that would work
3. Get some references off the internet and do research about the project
4. Get distracted by Facebook and Twitter
5. Start drawing up some ideas
6. Decide on an idea and further develop it
7. Start working on it digitally
8. Get distracted by Facebook and Twitter
9. Continue on finalizing the design
10. After the design is complete I nap!
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