This week we worked with InDesign for the first time and I have to say, it was not as difficult as I was expecting. We practiced in class and then had to make a newsletter on our own – I say “on our own” but it was following the detailed instructions Mr. Croom gave us. … Continue reading
After I began looking for items to write about in my assignment I found almost all these elements in basically everything around me. Typography: I went to Austin, Texas with my sister this weekend to look for wedding dresses and I thought “wow this will be a great place to look for signs and … [Read more…]
After I began looking for items to write about in my assignment I found almost all these elements in basically everything around me. Typography: I went to Austin, Texas with my sister this weekend to look for wedding dresses and I thought “wow this will be a great place to look for signs and … [Read more…]
For my design blitz, I wen through a fashion magazine to find examples of design concepts. I figured a magazine is a good place to look for design concepts because it is so centered on visual communication and aesthetic. This Estee Lauder Rouge advertisement provides examples of both color and typography. The red tint to […]
Okay, last post about games. As mentioned here and here, I had to play games for this publications course. Best assignment ever even if I did get super competitive on Typewar. This last game, however, made me feel very accomplished and like a true designer. Or designer in training at least. The game is called Kern […]
This first photo is from a bridal magazine. The layout of the photos show alignment. The photos are in line with one another and it is clear that a grid was used to create the spread. This photo is from a bridal magazine as well. The way the different lines are spaced so it appears … Continue reading “Design Blitz”
I am Aubrey Dodge, and am a student at the University of Oklahoma. I am from Frisco, Texas and I dream of the day that I live in Downtown Dallas working for the Dallas Cowboys. Traveling, family, friends, professional sports and trying new things is what I live for. …
I will admit it, I didn’t assume that typography games would be my new favorite thing, but boy was I wrong. I used three games to help me understand fonts and learn how which one would be most pleasing to the reader and create perfect spacing. Shoot the Serif, was …
As mentioned in this little post, part of an assignment for PR Pubs I was instructed to play a few games to get familiar with type faces and type fonts. Although I tried most of them, the one I found most useful in the long run was Type Connection. As stated in the website, it is […]
As mentioned in this little post, part of an assignment for PR Pubs I was instructed to play a few games to get familiar with type faces and type fonts. Although I tried most of them, the one I found most useful in the long run was Type Connection. As stated in the website, it is […]
