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That was a blast-Remembering Photoshop World

May 10, 2011 | Author

Photoshop World in Las Vegas was amazing. Call me geek. Call me crazy. This was my first visit to Vegas and I was not impressed. The glitz wore off quickly…especially with the prices for taking a step or a breath around there.

But PHOTOSHOP was fantastic. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hello World!

April 26, 2011 | Author

I am so excited about creating a new website and launching into a whole new world with life. Graduating from college with a Bachelor degree in Technology and Applied Design and also an AAS in Video and Web is an accomplishment I am very proud of. Read the rest of this entry »

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Learning to be in the Design World

February 6, 2011 | Author

Today’s world of design goes in many direction. It includes designing the products themselves with full research. The research needs to include what is the competition doing? What does the consumer want? What does your product offer that others do not? Is it an environmentally considerate product? Read the rest of this entry »

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Vegas was Fantastic!

October 10, 2010 | Author

Photoshop World was such a wonderful opportunity. I felt fed the whole time I was there and unique satisfaction throughout my entire experience. Read the rest of this entry »

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Photoshop World Vegas 2010

June 9, 2010 | Author

I am thrilled to be signed up to attend Photoshop World September 1-3. What a great way to meet people who enjoy what I enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ways of Seeing Book Review

March 25, 2010 | Author

Ways of Seeing is a book that talks about attitudes and observations. Berger states “When an image is presented as a work of art, the way people look at it is affected by a whole series of learnt assumptions about art. Assumptions concerning: Beauty, Truth, Genius, Civilization, Form, Status, Taste, etc.” (pg 11) The observer’s experiences in life also color their view and interpretation of the art. Read the rest of this entry »

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Gestalt

March 25, 2010 | Author
Gestalt Design Closure the mind supplies the missing pieces in a composition Continuance the eye continues in the direction it is going Similarity what an items looks like and how that effects gestalt Proximity where items are in relationship to each other and how that effects gestalt Alignment lining up objects to organize and form groups Definitions from http://daphne.palomar.edu/design/gestalt.html Read the rest of this entry »
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Misty’s Aesthetic Statement

March 24, 2010 | Author
The unexpected creates mystery and a depth of contemplation that remains in the mind because of its unique quality. Read the rest of this entry »
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Cultural Differences in Symbols and Color

March 24, 2010 | Author
As a technological community, we must now be aware of the cultural differences of our international audience. In the not so distant past, what we wrote or designed and what we distributed went into a limited segment of the population. Our consideration of the audience only had to include those in the tight-knit community we were familiar with. In recent years our population has become international even in the tight-knit community. Read the rest of this entry »
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Signs: Symbol, Index and Icon

March 8, 2010 | Author
A sign can be defined as a lettered or patterned board that conveys meaning, command, or directions. Another kind of sign is more intangible or spiritual, like, “a sign of success.” For a graphic design discussion, let’s stick to the first definition. Generally speaking, there are three types of signs: symbol, index and icon. Depending on the project requirements, we may be asked to design one or more of these sign types. Let’s look at the differences and some examples of each. Read the rest of this entry »
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