DES 505 Journal

     During Omar Sosa Tzec's presentation, I thought that he was very thorough and detailed in what his focus is on as a designer. He shares his love for the design world by exploring and working on the semiotics and rhetoric of designs. The work he has conducted is shown to be very bright and vivid and also has a sense of complexity and structure. His study on delightful experiences is a very interesting topic that will help one's well-being.      As a student, I had the opportunity to learn and listen to Omar so I don't think I would have any questions for Omar. Actually, I would rather work alongside Omar and gain more of a perspective on what Omar works and looks for while designing. His enthusiasm for design is inspiring and I always look forward to receiving feedback from Omar because he helps new designers to think about the causes and effects of what is designed.

       During  Titan Vicencio interview, he explains what brought him into graphic design and how he got to the SF Coalition. Throughout his journey, he shares that you need to take the strides and initiative to prove your capabilities. He details how his exploration brought him from skateboard magazines to the tech industry to the design space. His passion for creative freedom drove him to try out design which is showcased in the projects throughout the interview. What I got from Titan's personality is that it's okay to be in a position of learning and not knowing everything right from the get-go. It was his openness to learning and gain experience that got Titan to fit into the role he is in now. Another trait that I recognized that got him to be in the role he is in now is trying to relate and draw near to his past.  In the interview, Titan displayed a lot of his work process that followed brand guidelines that were simple but showed a deep understanding...

 Shilpy Chhotray's job is something like an art director because she manages a team that looks to amplify stories and present the truth to the audience. Her team actively finds the next story to share and creates a narrative that communicates a compelling story that usually involves the environment or racial topics. Her role as an art director involves coordinating with graphic/illustration designers. Shiply gathers all the information and research from the client and compiles it together to produce a piece that breaks down the pieces of information so that it can be easily digestible.  Shiply is the President of People over Platic, " a cultural and media hub bringing together leaders, activists, journalists, and community members for thought-provoking and accessible dialogues centering the untold stories behind environmental racism." She describes the importance of graphics in projects because it sets the baseline of how the project will be presented to the client and wi...

 Starting with Parker Anne Pool, her projects consisted of the following: "Kettle & Scone", "Hotel Lola", and "Take Care". In the first two case studies, she showed a funny and poppy theme that gave me bubbles when listening to those projects. the last project she presented was earnest, but also considerate of her to create a project based on the coronavirus that could help the community. Overall, her presentation was digestible and easily summed up her design process which ended with a very cohesive presentation.      In Chi Hao Chang presentation, he showcases the following projects: "Brooklyn Botanic Garden" and "Bacteria Musem". The presentation showcases science and research that connects back to form and both tries to answer a question that is beautifully explained. It was interesting to see nature being used to intertwine with technology.      Finally, Dustin Hughes showed the "Lady Hawks Logo", "ADW Sprayers B...

     Ira Glass shares a message about starting out on a creative idea or a certain taste we like and want to pursue. But for many, when they start out and see that their work is not turning out as great as they hoped, they would give up and quit. Ira Glass explains that it will take a lot of work to reach the quality one imagines or hopes to reach.       In rewriting what Ira Glass shares, I would say that pursuing a creative interest and reaching "perfection" will take practice and effort to be put into whatever you want to make. To master our craft is to do a lot of work and most of it will not always be good, and that is okay. The things we work on will not always be a one-and-done deal, so keep working at things that you are pursuing and do not give up. I feel like a branding project is the kind of project that Ira Glass describes as not being as good sometimes because it takes a lot of work to reach its final stage.      One of my h...

Listening to Anne Hamersky, I noticed that that the photos she captured dealt with a lot of social justice and demonstrated awareness to be used as a means of service. Each of the photos displayed in the interview revealed the groundwork that is being done and the evidence that the hard work that is being produced in each of the projects. The takeaway or what stood out to me the most from this interview was her photographic evolution is about going back to your roots and be enthusiastic. Each project that was shown, really showed an effort in educating and a topic that was bold and action orientated. As a designer, I agree that going back to your roots can be a huge inspiration to discover something that you want to work at. I think that photography is very powerful tool that can easily capture the "in the moment" moments that can be related to and show an emotion that can be complimented with an illustration to drive the photo to resonate with the audience. Finally, I think ...