Class 15

We had a great last class! Everyone brought in excellent, full-size, finished posters and we watched Stop Making Sense with the commentary on. I hope it was helpful in illuminating how the principles and ideas we've discussed throughout the semester are relevant well beyond out basic understanding of graphic design.

Click HERE to download the Class 15 Self Evaluation form.

Click HERE to download the your assignment to work on over vacation.

Have a good break!

Book Project



Click HERE to link to a slideshow of the bulk of book projects. My apologies to anyone whose work wasn't included.

Below are a few highlights too!










Class 13



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Also, as you'll soon find out I will not be in class tomorrow. Ian Allen, a good friend and great designer, photographer, and fly fisherman will be your substitute.

Feel free to email me this week with any questions.

Class 12



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The handout from todays class was to keep your focus on the current 'clock' project. Just about everyone had developed a number of excellent concepts for this project. Some of you are taking this on as an opportunity to reinterpret the graphic language of communicating time -- some making a statement about the nature/relevance of clocks, watches, etc. -- and some are elaborating upon the singular functionality of a clock and expanding on it. 

The KEY is to have a clear idea and ensure that it is informing all decisions of your design. From form -- scale -- typography -- (imagined) materials -- etc.

I think that having half of class to further sketch, discuss, and refine your ideas/designs was also very helpful to many of you. 

The key for next week is to remember the concept you've developed for the project and ensure that your design is consistent with that idea. Near-final designs will be due (at least to a point where the projects can be discussed from both a conceptual and design perspective). Remember that you'll be presenting your projects to the class. This requires you to be articulate in explaining to everyone else your concept, design development, and near-final solution.

You can expect a new element/parameter to be assigned on Monday.

Class 11



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Still photographing the book project and hope to have the majority of them up in the next week or two. Excellent work!!

Class 10



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Below are the initial solutions to the Bob Gill project. As discussed in class, there were some very good ideas, concepts, and initial design solutions. I hope everyone takes the time to refine and revised these layouts to make something really great.



























Forget all the Rules...text



Photos from the front cover, inside front cover, and each of the eight chapters.











Class 9



Click HERE for the Class 9 lecture on 'ideas'.

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