Tressa McIff Blogs

Rough sketch Final product This first actual design project using the computer was all about implementing the shape tool into a design. At first, I had sketched a picture of the moon and the sun. However, once I started working with Adobe Illustrator, I decided to create a mountain landscape. I tried to keep the colors and designs very simple with the blues and orange and basic shapes. I generally wanted it to be a simple, pleasing image. This was my first time really using Illustrator on my own, so I did a lot of experimenting with the program. Like I mentioned earlier, I had originally had a different idea of what to create, but changed my mind while playing with the program. I used the pen tool to create the mountains and the shape tool to create the sun. However, I must admit that it did take me some time to get the hang of some of those basic tools. I also learned how to use the shaper tool. This tool just allows you to make basic shapes through broad gestures, so...

I am in graphic design this quarter in e9. My first assignment was to draw what graphic design means to me. I wasn't really sure as to what to draw since that is an extremely broad and vague topic. I ended up just drawing some logos that I like and that play some sort of role in my life. I find that these three logos are very simple and visually appealing. The final product did have a bit of white space that I would have like to fill with a few more drawings. I used the seven key elements of graphic design through my choice of logos and spacing. I tried to put in enough drawings to take up most of the space but also leave a bit of room to breathe. However, I do not think that I quite accomplished that. Like I said earlier, I would have liked to add more drawings to take up more space. Drawing and making products visually appealing are definitely not my strong suits. A few things that I enjoyed about this assignment were the opportunity to try to improve my skills and learn...