Skip to main content

Self Reflection and Evaluation

1. I have learned:
-how to use Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator on a basic level
-how to better navigate shortcuts on a computer
-how to put my creative ideas into a design

2. I've struggled a little bit with the learning curve, since I'm comfortable around computers but this is my first time using the adobe design programs. There are a lot of assignments and sometimes it's hard to keep up in the class, but I do my best.

3. I'm proud of some of the work where I've been able to execute exactly what I want to do properly, with some of the designs I've had trouble translating my ideas into the design programs. I am most proud of my business cards. My greatest strength is always having ideas for what to do, I also pick up new concepts quickly, as soon as I feel confident with them.

4. One goal I have is to become moderately comfortable in all the programs, I know a few things very well, but a lot of other things, not so much. I would like to learn more about the Photoshop and Illustrator tools.

5. I'm missing a few assignments but I'm coming in when I can to work on things (poster designs, best poster, etc.) I think I would deserve a low B, based on the fact that maybe my designs aren't exactly the best but it's my first time using these programs.

6. I have a lot to improve on generally (basically everything), I think being more proactive with asking questions when I don't understand something would help me a lot.


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Design Project: Final Images

Variation 1 Variation 2

Final project reflection

--------------------------------------> When I'm creating something, I don't usually think or plan ahead too much. For this project, I went through a lot of rethinking, and I was trying things out in Photoshop, until eventually it clicked in my mind, and I had a solid foundation for what I was doing. The tutorial I used and the fractal idea was just a loose outline for what actually happened. I'm happy with the final outcome, and I think if I tried again and did something similar the things I learned from this project would help me. I think getting comfortable in Photoshop again took away a bunch of time from it, and with more time I could probably get something more refined. I've learned and gotten better at a lot of things while going through this project. I've learned the usefulness of keyboard shortcuts (even if I already knew how to use them) and a lot about changing the properties of an object, and I've gotten more confident that I'

John Maeda-5x5 chosen designer

John Maeda                              ~(Marina) -John Maeda is an American executive, technologist, and graphic designer. -Born and raised in Seattle, he later enrolled in The Institute of Technology in Massachusetts to study computer science and electrical engineering, receiving master degrees in both. -Maeda moved to Japan and attended the University of Tsukuba Institute for art and design classes and earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Design Science. -Founded the Aesthetics and Computation Group (ACG) which united a variety of design-based interests. -His work is influenced by fellow designers Paul Rand and Muriel Cooper, and seeks to unite design and technology .