The Design Basics
Proximity: It is all about using visual space to show relationships in your content.
-In the logo I should probably group related images together to show they are related instead of trying to spread them out.
White Space: Space between content, lines and outer margins.
-In the logo I should try and see where exactly the text looks best rather than forming a cluster in the middle with the content.
Alignment: Whenever you type and email or create a document, the text is aligned automatically.
-In the logo I should double check the alignment of my content using tools to see if it looks disorganised.
Contrast: It simply means that one item is different from another. In layout and composition, contrast can help you catch the reader’s eye, create emphasis, or call attention to something important.
-In the logo, I have made the colour of the background and the text veery different and I have used different colours for the shapes.
Repetition: It is a reminder that every project should have a consistent look and feel. That means finding ways to reinforce your design by repeating or echoing certain elements.
-In the logo, I have kept the colour of the shapes the same and even the colour of all the texts the same, this shows repetition.
Rough Draftwork
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Aq0j4bQKFNQ4gmJjBqLJYFlOMCstkB9_Ejyzf8MJ_4/edit?usp=sharing
I could have used The Done Manifesto to do my work better and finish it more on time. For example, I could have used the second step:Â Accept that everything is a draft. It helps to get it done. This would have helped me to take screenshots of every stage and make it easier by making me think of it like a draft of a whole assignment.
Thinking about my client
Our group wanted our logo communicate the expectations from writer’s fortnight and how it can be effective for students. On our map we talked about it being interesting and entertaining so the students do not get bored and actually take something away from the talk. We wrote about how the content should be relevant and educational for students, that helps them get inspired.
In my lesson working with Adobe illustrator today, I showed problem-solving skills by figuring out how to do all the tasks. Keeping up with the video was kind of hard for me because I have not worked with Adobe illustrator that much before. I solved these problems by watching the slower video and trying out different options. One of the ‘adaptable mind’ skills that I used today was initiative; I did this by asking my friends who do graphic design to help me. This even helped with my problem-solving. I needed an optimistic mindset during this task as it did not let me get frustrated if I did not understand something and be patient.
