Have you ever wondered why you remember graphic description more than textual description? It is because graphics expedite and escalate the level of understanding more than text. Randy Krum, a designer and author says, “people love using pictures to communicate because its hardwired into the human brain.” Information is poured out daily; the digital age has made it accessible to all. We lack the time to go through copious data; infographics represent the same boring data in an interesting and…
(FPS) and graphics quality while they play their favorite games. Videogame and computer hardware companies are constantly upgrading their technology to make the gaming experience better than ever, and it’s Alienware’s mission to stay on top of these changes to ensure their products can run the latest and greatest games with pristine quality. When you purchase a laptop or desktop from the Alienware website, it’s like buying a sports car, but better. You’ll be able to pick your basic design, and…
this field? and 5) Why did this type of work interest you and did you always know you wanted to pursue this field of study? Some additional questions I thought to ask her during the interview were based on her emphasis in graphic design, such as 1) What benefit does graphic design hold in your career? And 2) How does a journalism major improve her abilities within her duties and…
within multiple fields of art and design were endless when it comes to the legacy of Herbert Bayer. The ADC Hall of Fame recognizes Bayer’s achievements in this quote from their 1975 biography, “If Herbert Bayer had produced nothing after the age of 28, his accomplishments to that point alone would make him one of the great pioneers in visual communication” (http://adcglobal.org/hall-of-fame/herbert-bayer/). Although Bayer was most passionate about graphic design and typography, he was also very…
The logo that you choose for your company should be everything that the company stands for in one design. A great logo can help build trust and loyalty with your customers. It establishes your identity and gives your company a professional look. Logo Choices First, you'll have to decide the type of logo that will fit best with your company. A logo based on font choices would not necessarily include a picture. Companies like Amazon have an arrow, which helps to reinforce their message. It…
goal for tobacco companies to maintain and increase market share and possibly also market size. (Wakefield M, Morley C, Horan, 2002). The pack has become the key marketing driver and limited edition packs appear to be central to this. As a Dutch design agency director explains, "If you look at the limited-edition packs, you will notice how quickly they all sell out. Because when consumers see an attractive pack, they want it. They want to have the newest thing. Tobacco packaging has served…
Ever thought of making money online from your artistic skills? Yes, it is possible. Online art jobs are working great for most artists across the globe. Do you want to try them out? Today, let’s talk about how many artists are going an extra mile from the traditional studio setting to make money online. Most artists usually spend most of their time in studio, doodling sketches and even coming up with masterpieces. Though, most of us, especially if you are still an upcoming artist, find it hard…
had commissions in illustration and graphic design projects. All his work has a similar aesthetic, but it seems to mimic the carving style of his woodblocks. Abstracted geometric forms of both humans and objects are the primary subjects of his work. The forms are flat and don’t communicate depth through the mode of linear perspective, but rather through layering or size. His aesthetic ranges from simpler clean cut design to a freer more sporadic approach. His design work, often posters or cd…
style of both advertisements is completely different, North Face’s ad is noticeably vague in design. North Face only relied on minimal bold white text, and modern colorful lighting to accent the modeled product. The Ventrix jacket did not appear to be anything other than another North Face jacket. On the other hand, Olay used the text several different ways to describe the product. The text and graphics also framed the makeup wipes without overdoing it creating a more engaging advertisement for…
crucial information design elements that correlate with Carliner’s presented by White, Lipton, and Kress Van Leeuwan. Such elements include white space, typefaces, motion, and unity. The first step to a useful design is the physical aspect. Physical helps users find information, but ‘good’ physical design lets them find information of interest easily (Carliner, 564). The border and heading are the key components of physical design, even though they also correspond to other design elements.…