"Design is a creative reaction driven by reflection."
Saturday, March 20, 2010
PERSONAL MANIFESTO
Don't wait for permission
• Do it anyways. If you wait for others to give you the go ahead you may miss the opportunity to create something great.
Look around and Listen
• Take an interest in you surroundings. Whether it be scenery, music, or an event, you can always learn something from it.
Test your limits
• Who knows what could happen if you just try that much harder or search that much further.
Play
• Not just in general, but in your work. Something unexpected could emerge.
Don't be afraid to WAIT
• If you don't have a good idea at the moment, wait! There is no reason in wasting your time on a bad idea. Keep thinking and experimenting until you find
a great one.
Make it personal
• Relate your work to something you are interested in. If you do you will not only be some satisfied with the outcome, but you will enjoy the process that much more.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Design Analysis
GROUP MEMBERS: EMMA, LISA, ALEX, ERIC
1. Fire Exit Sign
Key design problem facing the designer:
The fire exit sign is designed to make sure the public knows what to do in the case of a fire. The sign needs to be clear and understandable for quick use and reability.
What the designer needs to know/to do:
The designer needs to be aware of the important information and how to show it effectively. The designer needs to know how to accent the major issues using type, heirarchy and colour.
Others involved:
Other people who may be involved in producing this infographic would include:
- Fire Department of Toronto
- Humber College for approval and placement
- Printers would be needed for final production
2. “Green” Pamflet
Key design problem facing the designer:
The purpose of this design is to communicate ways in which you can help the environment, and become more “green”. The designer needs to find a way to easily show the message and be quickly understandable.
What the designer needs to know/to do:
The designer needs to know how to produce this information clearly, but by using more that just type. The designer used icons to communicate each section, adding interest and simplicity to the design. The designer needs to know what information to include and what to leave out for when they visit the website.
Others involved:
Other people who may be involved in producing this infographic would include:
- Humber College (placement of pamflet)
- Printers would be needed for final production
- David Suzuki’s company (for design approval)
3. Campus Map (at Lakeshore & Kipling)
Key design problem facing the designer:
The purpose of this design is to communicate direction to a viewer. It needs to be simplified enough that anyone can easily find where they are, and then easily navigate their way to their destination.
What the designer needs to know/to do:
The designer would need to know how to follow suit to Humber’s corporate identity in order to maintain continuity across campus. They’d also need to work with an urban planner to ensure the accuracy and scale of the campus layout.
Others involved:
Other people who may be involved in producing this infographic would include:
- Urban planners: who would have the blueprints and technical drawings of the campus, which the graphic designer would need to simplify.
- Representative’s from Humber College would be needed to approve the artwork.
- Printers would be needed for final production
- City of Toronto by-law person to regulate placement of the sign.
4. Parking Meter
Key design problem facing the designer:
The purpose of the instructions on the parking meter is to show customers how to propery pay for their spot. The designer used images to show the procedure rather than a long written discription.
What the designer needs to know/to do:
The Designer would need to know how to communicate with the viewer in a clear and useful manner. For this piece of design it was important that the content was kept simple. A problem to overcome with this design is that there is a very small space to fit a lot of information.
Others involved:
Other people who may be involved in producing this infographic would include:
- Toronto City Parking
- Printers would be needed for final production
- Land Developers: placement of the parking meter in the packing lot area
5. Stop Light Scoss Walk (Lakeshore & Kipling)
Key design problem facing the designer:
The purpose of this design is to help pedestrians cross the street safely. They would also have to take ino consideration different peoples ned while creating this.
What the designer needs to know/to do:
The designer would need to know to use many different forms to communicate when it is sate to walk. In this case the designer used pictures, numbers, writing and sounds to communicate. The designer needs to properly incorporate each of these thing so that there is no confusion about when or how to cross at the crosswalk.
Others involved:
Other people who may be involved in producing this infographic would include:
- City of Toronto Transportation (placement and approval)
[ Information design is organizing information in the most effective way for communication. It needs to be generic, simple, and universal. ]
Friday, March 5, 2010
20 words
"design is a creative reaction driven by reflection"
1. response
2. value
3. feeling
4. motivation
5. individual
6. a statement
7. rewarding
8. productive
9. intentional
10. developing
11. creative
12. on going
13. demanding
14. functional
15. communication
16. approach
17. necessity
18. personality
19. connection
20. culture
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