ReBoot Camp

Starting another design class coaxes out funny feelings. What will I leave with at the end of this semester? By the end of Spring, I hope to stretch myself and continue developing my individual design philosophy, while branching into unfamiliar territory.

To date, the publications course assignments have been fairly basic: general design principles, a smattering of blog posts, a lighthearted scavenger hunt and typesetting exercise.

Nothing the in the course’s initial three weeks has shattered my design paradigm or pushed my skillset to the limit — but I’m still excited and loving the chance to learn.

Looming like a forboding stormfront, the prospect of creating something fresh, eye-catching and functionally sound intimidates me. I’ve never been a sketching prodigy or pastel tour-de-force. (My handwriting is only just legible. Sometimes.) But I find a satisfying challenge and satisfaction in graphic design — and I’m determined to use this semester’s design opportunities to double my output.

I love pushing myself to improve. For me, creative work has traditionally teetered on a fine razor between “things I love to do” and “things I’ll master eventually.” This semester, I take design by storm. This isn’t a publications boot camp for me — it’s a reboot camp.