DES 505 Journal

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 ...

       Julie Campbell's three images shown above describe an emotion or a call for attention that designer wants to advocate for. The strength in each one is the attention to color and the meaning behind each of the images that creates an impact on society. The first impressions that these images influenced were of inclusivity and togetherness. In comparison, I think that when people would see my work it would hopefully be of a excitement and encouragement that demonstrate a skilled mastery of a designer.      One of the designers that I admire is, James Barnard, who is an award-winning logo designer that produces visual identities. Even though his work is based on client briefs, he manages to capture the essence of the client's vision and company that make anyone feel shocked to see the amazing work he has done. The creativity used to make the logos are found in the use of colors and also that relatable feeling to the logos that make it recognizable a...

     In a stirring address that captivated the design community, Antionette Carroll, the Founder, President, and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab, recently called for a radical rethinking of the design industry's approach to inequality. With a conviction that if inequality is designed, it can be redesigned, Carroll proposes a transformative framework, challenging designers to prioritize equal outcomes over equal access. Carroll's illustrious career has been marked by a relentless dedication to dismantling systemic barriers and biases within the design industry. As the driving force behind Creative Reaction Lab, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of inequality and championing fair representation.    During Antoinette's presentation, she talks about being a "re-designer" and how designers should look at the designer power that each one of hold. She explains that "Human-centered approaches are not enough" because strivi...

     In doing some research on who originally wrote " Some Rul es  for Students and Teachers or Anybody Else ",   I found that Sister Corita Kent wrote the piece around 1967-68 and John Cage popularized the piece who added in the 10th rule. Sister Corita Kent was an artist with an innovative approach to design and education that was known for her beautiful serigraphs that mirrored her care for the poor and needy. Her artwork is abstract, but yet it conveys an emotion that are emphasized by the multitude of colors used in each piece. Her creative legacy continues to inspire and resonate, making Sister Corita Kent a significant figure in the realms of art and education.     After taking time to think about the rules in the previous mentioned piece, rules 5,8, and 9 are ones that I resonated with. Rule 5 says to be self disciplined and go even a bit further to be better than just follow in a good way. To be disciplined is to know good and bad, b...