Working based on the reading of quality vs. quantity

   I have understanding of working based on quantity rather than quality in order to grow as a creator and learn from your mistakes. However, as a perfectionist I find it hard to work in a less structured way. I also understand the need for goals in the process of production. I agree that this will allow for the creator to see their progression and learn from it. Knowing how difficult it is for me to allow myself the freedom to create without the interruption of perfection, I decided with this project to use this technique. By doing this I decided to start by getting out the images representing each work as they fist came to my mind. Then, after over looking these images I decided to build from them and see how I could make them better. I found by doing this I became more organized with my thoughts than I was with the work on my paper. This article has taught me to work more efficiently but still show the importance of understanding your own work.

New Word List for Dot Book

What is my theme?                                Possible Titles for my Book...

1. Isolation                                                 Nature Bound by Man
2. Community                                             Coexisting with Nature
3. Calming                                                  Human Vs. Nature
4. Harsh
5. Free
6. Harness
7. Disaster
8. Shelter
9. Neglect
10. Nurture
11. Developing
12. Dormant

           ... Can you guess?

Thinking process for a book soon to become!

     The two umbrella topics that I chose for a book theme are:
Family                                                              Nature
    (described by bellow words)                             (described by bellow words)

1. Loving                                                           1.  Beautiful
2. Caring                                                            2.  Repetitive
3. Functional                                                      3.  Seasonal
4. Dysfunctional                                                 4.  Living
5. Gathering                                                       5.  Habitat
6. Play                                                               6.  Imperfect 
7. Grow                                                              7.  Colorful
8. Enjoy                                                             8.  Inspiring
9. Argue                                                             9.  Ongoing
10. Chaos                                                           10.  Harmful
11. Supportive                                                     11.  Comforting
12. Communicative                                              12.  Geographical
13. Affectionate                                                   13.  Evolving
14. Giving                                                           14.  Growing
15. Cooperative                                                   15.  Broad
16. Complicated                                                  16.  Changing
17. Large                                                             17.  Expansive
18. Small                                                             18.  Providing
19. Close                                                             19.  explore
20. Distant                                                           20. Progressive

Who is Stephan Sagmeister? (video)

     Stephan is a graphic designer who, show great importance in his process. Important to put your thinking out on paper. Not only does he have a process in getting to the final works he does, he also values the idea of show that process in the final projects he develops. Stephan also recognizes that the process of fulfilling an project is not always going to be enjoyable but can still be a great experience for the achievement of the final product. Avoiding limitations of successful work. Taking thinks to their advantage points.

Continuation of What is Graphic Design

(Synopses after reading Type and Image by meggs & Graphic Design Sources by Hierbert) 

     Design, beyond what we see, also plays a role in the economy. The economy effects graphic design, it can effect the way we design, based on a businesses needs and/or a client's needs. I do agree with the difficulties of graphic design and the way we are always adapting to the new comings of the world. We always have to have fresh ideas to make our work appealing and original. This can be hard to keep consistent do to habit or relativism to history. I also agree that taking risks or stepping "out side the boundaries is important. I think it helps us develop more creative ideas and helps us gain knowledge of our processes. I disagree however with the statement however that as graphic designers we may thing we can endeavor other things like fashion design etc. but find it best we cannot take on that different kind of work. I believe that experimenting with other kinds of media and forms of art can help us grow as designers and helps us have more understanding for other things we can possibly use to our advantage. Maybe we don't choose to be experts in that other kind of media but I think it is possible as creative thinker that is we have a desire for something new, it is always possible to acquire new skills. I did not say it would be easy but it is possible.

What is Graphic Design?

     To me graphic design is lots of things if not almost everything. It deals with both communication and function. Graphic design gives our life direction and order in an more interesting fashion. You see design in the things you use every day everything from the pencil or cup in your hand to the posters, signs, buildings, etc. These are different kinds of design but they all still consist the variables which make up a design; craft which is given a use or function or simply beauty. If somebody made it and it came from an original  idea it is a design in some way.

Why Graphic Design?

     I know we are in the graphic design program, but I actually decided to major in graphic design due to my choice to also be a Photographer. I did take a few graphic design classes in high school and that lead me to finding a wide range of opportunity for future careers requiring both photography and graphic design. In truth I consider myself to be a photographer but I'm still told I have an eye for design. My path in graphic design is also very much related to my desire to be a photographer who communicates to the wide public in a positive and impact-full way. Communication is one of the many important parts of graphic design, having this basis of knowledge will help me become successful in fulfilling that communication in more ways than just through photography.