Please review all the assignments (projects, exercises, homework, etc)
you did this semester and then reply to this post to discuss the
following:
1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
I learned to appreciate type for its aesthetic and psychological
qualities rather than just as a vehicle for content.
2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
I found all the projects quite useful.
3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
I've done most of the exercises either in GDS 172, 108, or 122, so I
found those a bit repetitive.
I also found the textbook to be quite vague. I felt that it didn't
really offer any real solutions to most of the questions I had both
in this class and GDS172.
4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
I think I liked the first assignment best. BIG is fun!
5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
No least favorite. I had fun with all of them. Thanks, Paul!
This class helped me see type better, especially in term of details
regarding punctuation and its alignment (baseline shifts, etc) to
running text. The textbook and class were like a good astrology guide
who points out the constellations; the consteallations were always up
there but now I see them. I know more things to look for and
appreciate about type even though I have been a fan of type-as-form
for a long time.
2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
I liked them all. Something different, useful, and challenging about
the wordmark assignment was how the solution depended on relationships
and function as a group.
3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
NA
4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
It's hard to say favorite when what I liked about each project was
different. I already mentioned what I liked about the wordmark
assignment. I agree with Paula that scale was a satisfying element of
the type poster. About the holiday card, I most enjoyed the final
stage of designing the whole package—making the front, back, inside,
and envelope uniquely suited to one another. I guess I like systems
and to solve problems. In that sense, the Buzz cover was the least
structured as a problem, making it feel "too easy" for me.
5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
I had fun and learned a lot with everything in this course. Thanks for
a great experience.
> 1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
I have learned how not all typefaces look the same. I have become
enchanted with the shapes of letterforms, especially at large sizes
which show off the fine details of the structures. I have discovered
that letterforms are beautiful pieces of art. I've learned that the
way type is laid out can also be a form of art to visually enhance the
message being delivered. And, finally, I've learned that typewriter
rules don't apply to computers and print!
> 2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
The most useful assignment to me was the analysis and comparison of
different typefaces and the discussion of where you would find certain
typefaces and the emotions they invoke. I also found the creation of
web buttons interesting since I haven't taken any web classes yet.
> 3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
The least useful assignments were the tracing ones where we typed over
a template and adjusted the letterforms to fit the shapes. This was
not as useful since I've done this in previous classes.
> 4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
My favorite homework assignment was the typographic slam. I really
enjoyed watching each team's composition come together. The final
results were all so unique and interesting. It was nice to see
everyone participating and contributing. My favorite project was the
Christmas—oops! nonsecular—card. I liked the challenge of trying to
impress the "client".
> 5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
I didn't have a least favorite assignment but I did find it
frustrating to open homework postings with the intention of replying
only to find no answers were posted.
Paula,
Your answer to #1 perfectly describes what I wanted to say. Very well-
spoken. And I can see why you liked the first project. Yours turned
out extremely well. Keep up the good work.
Cathy
Miriam,
I have enjoyed your constructive critiques during class and the
analysis of designs on your blog. I am amazed at the details you see.
After you describe something, I sit back and say "wow - I never
thought of that". I am so impressed with all of your projects. I
especially liked the font poster and the magazine cover. As for your
responses above, I'm glad someone else enjoyed the textbook. I found
myself so inspired that I went typography book shopping and have
amassed another 6 books about fonts. It seems a little sad to think
I'm reading about fonts at bedtime like it's an adventure novel
Cathy
1. I have learned a lot. I went into this class not really knowing
fully what to expect. I had previously take Type II last
semester...bit out of order. This is going to sound cliche but this
class really did open my eyes to the world of type. Everywhere I go
all I see is typefaces!! I've actually learned to distinguish
differences between them, and what looks good. The whole class was a
great benefit, I just wish that I could have taken it before Type II
so that it might have helped me even more.
2. All of them were useful to some extent. I would have to say that
the all type wordmark was good, since it is a type class. The type
posters were also useful as well because they introduced us to
traditional typefaces and taught us to "associate" with them.
3. Well they were all useful to some extent. I am going to agree with
Paula; I've also done many of those exercises in previous classes, and
I found they were a bit repetitive too.
4. I loved the holiday card. That was the most fun, and it was the one
that was the most realistic with the client interview and presentation
and all. I just really had fun with it.
5. I didn't really have a least favorite. If I had to choose probably
the Type poster, but it was nothing to do with the actual project. I
just wasn't fully liking my execution, but other than that it was a
great semester.
I've learned to be a lot more flexible and collaborative with design
than I have been with my artwork in the past.. and it's really payed
off!
2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
as far as working together as a team i thought the type slam was a
really useful challenge. also the blog assignment really forced me to
view the world in terms of graphic design. i just really wish i owned
a digital camera!
3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
I don't know, probably on of the reading assignments. I remember
feeling like some of it was just common since but i couldn't pinpoint
a specific chapter.
4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
either the font poster, because the omg! thing made me laugh when i
thought of it and it came so quickly and easily (i got lucky on that
one!) or the buzz cover because there were so few restrictions, i felt
like it was the one time we got to really cut loose (although i don't
know if anyone else liked the way my spiral design turned out?).
5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
that word mark system assignment was an endlessly frustrating process
for me. there were just so many limitations. I had really fun ideas
that only worked with one department. all of my exciting ideas were
shot down until the only thing i had left to work with felt altogether
unextraordinary. but i was surprised it turned out as good as it did!
1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
I have learned many new techniques for the adobe software and I feel
more comfortable using them.
2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
Well I think all of them were helpful because those assignments helped
me understand and expanded my way of thinking.
3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
Maybe some of the book work but those also helped me too.
4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
I enjoyed the buzz cover because there was so many possibilites for a
design and I just thought it was fun.
5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
I think the Christmas card project only because it made me nervous but
other than that it was cool.
1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
I'm not sure I can accurately sum up what I have learned without going
into a long disertation on my personal thoughts and feelings regarding
the design community in general. In a nutshell, I have a deeper
appreciation for type as an artform and a better understanding of what
makes for good typography (and what doesn't). I've also had a couple
personal revelations in what I personally need to do to further my
career.
2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
Assigments that where coupled with the how and why discussion of
typography were the most useful to me.
3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
I'm going to have to agree with some of the previous posters and say
that the assignments where we duplicated a template were on the low
end of the useful scale, but even those still have a use.
4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
I feel that all of the projects were excellent. Class interaction and
feedback on designs are what it takes for artwork to reach that next
level of success. I'll freely admit that the projects and chance to
interact with other designers was one of the two main reasons I
decided to return to futher my education.
5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
The homework replies where perhaps my least favorite. I would have
perferred something that stimulated more discussion amongst the groups
and less "I agree with your post" type of things.
*side note*
It has truely been a pleasure getting to know everyone in the class
and I hope that the friendships that have formed over these last few
months continue well on into the future.
Roger,
It was interesting to watch you as a seasoned pro presenting your
card. I was very impressed. I could definitely tell you've had some
experience with the "selling" aspect. You brought a lot to the class
with your experience. Thanks!
Cathy
A great benefit of the class that also appears in these responses is
difference. I loved seeing your different solutions to problems
throughout the semester and reading different points of view on this
reflection. For example, Kris writes that he does best with open
projects while I really love to solve problems with lots of
limitations. Other differences had to do with past experiences in
terms of favorite and least favorite projects. It truly is a form of
poverty to imagine that others think like you. It has been so useful
to me to consider your opinions and points of view, to step outside of
myself. Curiosity, openness, and understanding are such important
practices—not only in terms of doing good design (which starts with
understanding your client and the design problem)—but generally in
terms of enjoying your life the people around you.
OTHER POINTS: I agree with Roger and Cathy regarding responses to the
homework. Often there weren't many posts to respond to, and nearly
always the Q&A wasn't conducive to much more a of a response than, "I
agree."
CATHY: I read actual novels before going to bed. But this is only
because if I read about type and design I get too excited and full of
ideas to fall asleep! Who's the type geek now?! It is an excellent
thing to be genuinely excited about something.
Alicia,
I just went back and looked at all of your final projects and they all
turned out really well. My favorite was your wordmark. I liked how you
chose to make it big on the letterhead and how you placed it on the
bottom corner of the envelope.
I'll miss you next semester. You've been a great help in class when I
inadvertently hit the wrong key :)
Thanks,
Cathy
Kris,
I understand your frustration with the wordmark project. It is so much
easier to do one department at a time. I think you did a great job
this semester. I loved your type poster and the front of the Christmas
card turned out great.
Have a great holiday!
Dan,
You turned in some awesome work this semester. I was really impressed
with your type poster when I saw it full size. It turned out great.
And I also loved your Buzz cover —very fun! Thanks for starting us off
on the typographic slam. Have a great holiday!
Cathy
Kat,
Your Non-secular holiday card turned out great —and nice presentation!
You came across as very professional. I'll be looking for the necklace
idea on some future project you do. I loved that idea! Don't forget to
use it sometime.
Enjoy your first Christmas as Mrs. Juneau!
Cathy
Miriam,
It was wonderful having you in the class. Your insight and experience
was invaluable during critiques, and I always looked forward to seeing
how you resolved the assignments. See you next semester!
Paula
On Dec 3, 10:36 am, missMiriam <miriam.martin...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
> This class helped me see type better, especially in term of details
> regarding punctuation and its alignment (baseline shifts, etc) to
> running text. The textbook and class were like a good astrology guide
> who points out the constellations; the consteallations were always up
> there but now I see them. I know more things to look for and
> appreciate about type even though I have been a fan of type-as-form
> for a long time.
> 2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
> I liked them all. Something different, useful, and challenging about
> the wordmark assignment was how the solution depended on relationships
> and function as a group.
> 3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
> NA
> 4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
> It's hard to say favorite when what I liked about each project was
> different. I already mentioned what I liked about the wordmark
> assignment. I agree with Paula that scale was a satisfying element of
> the type poster. About the holiday card, I most enjoyed the final
> stage of designing the whole package—making the front, back, inside,
> and envelope uniquely suited to one another. I guess I like systems
> and to solve problems. In that sense, the Buzz cover was the least
> structured as a problem, making it feel "too easy" for me.
> 5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
> I had fun and learned a lot with everything in this course. Thanks for
> a great experience.
Cathy
I think you were a great asset to the class and the team. I love how
much thought and effort you put into every detail of your work, and
it's been great seeing you develop as a designer. See you next
semester!
-Paula
On Dec 3, 7:22 pm, Cathy P <cpetersparkl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > 1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
> I have learned how not all typefaces look the same. I have become
> enchanted with the shapes of letterforms, especially at large sizes
> which show off the fine details of the structures. I have discovered
> that letterforms are beautiful pieces of art. I've learned that the
> way type is laid out can also be a form of art to visually enhance the
> message being delivered. And, finally, I've learned that typewriter
> rules don't apply to computers and print!
> > 2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
> The most useful assignment to me was the analysis and comparison of
> different typefaces and the discussion of where you would find certain
> typefaces and the emotions they invoke. I also found the creation of
> web buttons interesting since I haven't taken any web classes yet.
> > 3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
> The least useful assignments were the tracing ones where we typed over
> a template and adjusted the letterforms to fit the shapes. This was
> not as useful since I've done this in previous classes.
> > 4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
> My favorite homework assignment was the typographic slam. I really
> enjoyed watching each team's composition come together. The final
> results were all so unique and interesting. It was nice to see
> everyone participating and contributing. My favorite project was the
> Christmas—oops! nonsecular—card. I liked the challenge of trying to
> impress the "client".
> > 5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
> I didn't have a least favorite assignment but I did find it
> frustrating to open homework postings with the intention of replying
> only to find no answers were posted.
Alicia,
You rock! It was great having you in both of my design classes this
semester. I think you're becoming a great designer, and I look forward
to seeing your work next semester as well. Felices fiestas!
Paula
On Dec 3, 8:38 pm, alicia <bubblegumb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1. I have learned a lot. I went into this class not really knowing
> fully what to expect. I had previously take Type II last
> semester...bit out of order. This is going to sound cliche but this
> class really did open my eyes to the world of type. Everywhere I go
> all I see is typefaces!! I've actually learned to distinguish
> differences between them, and what looks good. The whole class was a
> great benefit, I just wish that I could have taken it before Type II
> so that it might have helped me even more.
> 2. All of them were useful to some extent. I would have to say that
> the all type wordmark was good, since it is a type class. The type
> posters were also useful as well because they introduced us to
> traditional typefaces and taught us to "associate" with them.
> 3. Well they were all useful to some extent. I am going to agree with
> Paula; I've also done many of those exercises in previous classes, and
> I found they were a bit repetitive too.
> 4. I loved the holiday card. That was the most fun, and it was the one
> that was the most realistic with the client interview and presentation
> and all. I just really had fun with it.
> 5. I didn't really have a least favorite. If I had to choose probably
> the Type poster, but it was nothing to do with the actual project. I
> just wasn't fully liking my execution, but other than that it was a
> great semester.
Kris
I really enjoyed the quirkiness and humor that's present in all of
your work. All of your pieces have an element of the unexpected that
makes them unique, and I hope you continue to tap into that in the
future. Happy Holidays!
-Paula
On Dec 3, 9:36 pm, Kris Bauer <polehouse...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
> I've learned to be a lot more flexible and collaborative with design
> than I have been with my artwork in the past.. and it's really payed
> off!
> 2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
> as far as working together as a team i thought the type slam was a
> really useful challenge. also the blog assignment really forced me to
> view the world in terms of graphic design. i just really wish i owned
> a digital camera!
> 3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
> I don't know, probably on of the reading assignments. I remember
> feeling like some of it was just common since but i couldn't pinpoint
> a specific chapter.
> 4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
> either the font poster, because the omg! thing made me laugh when i
> thought of it and it came so quickly and easily (i got lucky on that
> one!) or the buzz cover because there were so few restrictions, i felt
> like it was the one time we got to really cut loose (although i don't
> know if anyone else liked the way my spiral design turned out?).
> 5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
> that word mark system assignment was an endlessly frustrating process
> for me. there were just so many limitations. I had really fun ideas
> that only worked with one department. all of my exciting ideas were
> shot down until the only thing i had left to work with felt altogether
> unextraordinary. but i was surprised it turned out as good as it did!
Dan,
I was just looking over all the projects for the semester to remind me
of what everybody had done, and I hope you're proud of all your
projects. They all look great! I particularly liked your Buzz cover
and holiday card. They were a lot of fun. Have a great holiday,
Paula
On Dec 3, 9:45 pm, "danossando...@gmail.com" <danossando...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> 1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
> I have learned many new techniques for the adobe software and I feel
> more comfortable using them.
> 2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
> Well I think all of them were helpful because those assignments helped
> me understand and expanded my way of thinking.
> 3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
> Maybe some of the book work but those also helped me too.
> 4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
> I enjoyed the buzz cover because there was so many possibilites for a
> design and I just thought it was fun.
> 5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
> I think the Christmas card project only because it made me nervous but
> other than that it was cool.
Kat,
It's been great seeing you develop as a designer this semester. I
particularly liked the way your wordmark system turned out. Have a
great holiday with your new family!
-Paula
On Dec 3, 10:04 pm, Kat Stover <poundhou...@gmail.com> wrote:
Roger
I hope you stay in touch regardless of whether you take classes at
Parkland din the future. Your generous comments and insights were a
great contribution to the class, and it was always fun to see how you
resolved each of the projects. I particularly liked the way you
resolved the wordmark system; the solution was brilliant in its
simplicity. I hope you get to see your city in-laws at the chicken
farm again during the holidays!
-Paula
On Dec 4, 1:40 pm, Roger Walker <veldrane.d...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1. What you have learned doing your assignments?
> I'm not sure I can accurately sum up what I have learned without going
> into a long disertation on my personal thoughts and feelings regarding
> the design community in general. In a nutshell, I have a deeper
> appreciation for type as an artform and a better understanding of what
> makes for good typography (and what doesn't). I've also had a couple
> personal revelations in what I personally need to do to further my
> career.
> 2. Which assignment(s) were most useful?
> Assigments that where coupled with the how and why discussion of
> typography were the most useful to me.
> 3. Which assignment(s) were the least useful?
> I'm going to have to agree with some of the previous posters and say
> that the assignments where we duplicated a template were on the low
> end of the useful scale, but even those still have a use.
> 4. What assignment was your favorite? Why?
> I feel that all of the projects were excellent. Class interaction and
> feedback on designs are what it takes for artwork to reach that next
> level of success. I'll freely admit that the projects and chance to
> interact with other designers was one of the two main reasons I
> decided to return to futher my education.
> 5. What assignment was your least favorite? Why?
> The homework replies where perhaps my least favorite. I would have
> perferred something that stimulated more discussion amongst the groups
> and less "I agree with your post" type of things.
> *side note*
> It has truely been a pleasure getting to know everyone in the class
> and I hope that the friendships that have formed over these last few
> months continue well on into the future.
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