Grids

This spread from Travel magazine shows the use of a 2-column grid. The title and the subheadings are all aligned with each other. Each column is also aligned with the images in the spread. I think this is a very clean and well-organized piece.

You've been Photoshopped!

This is a cute yet a little creepy example of using Photoshop. The concept is very creative and the detail is well-done. I don't know but something about this image is just weird but I like it!

Well-done Magazine Layout

I'm not exactly sure what magazine this is from but I liked it. I like the way that you get the feel of what the article is about just from the layout and the colors. It has an urban feel that makes the meaning of the article pop without even having to read the text. The article is very organized. The way the text wraps around the images adds a nice touch. I like how the most prevalent quotes are contrasted from the other text through color and typeface.

InDesign helps!

Indesign has really helped me with my projects in 502. I like how 501 teaches you how to complete certain tasks while 502 gives you  stylistic support. I think that as I grow in 501, 502 and throughout the Pub. Design program, I will come to appreciate Indesign a lot more. My projects in 502 are a lot more organized and well-formatted thanks to Indesign. There are some growing pains but overall I have had a great experience!

What TYPE of???

I like this ad. It looks familiar but it wasn't until now that I understand the concept. Every detail in this ad uses the appropriate letter. I also think that this typeface fits the feeling of the message. I'm not sure what this is an ad for. I think it was a part of a blog. I love the idea of this piece.

This is an ad for the Sydney Opera House in Australia. I love how the typography works in this ad as well as the color choices.Even though this ad is clearly an image, the message is still being carried by the words.

Creative Concepts

This ad from Nivea has a creative concept. I think this is an ad for anti-cellulite cream or something. This plays off the concept that some couches have dimples in relation to the "imperfections" that cellulite on someone's body can show. This ad was very clever.

This is an anti-drunk driving ad from Guinness beer. The caption reads, "The more you drink, the slower you react. Please drink responsibly." I like this ad because it actually shows the effects of drunk driving. A regular stop sign really looks like this when you are drunk behind the wheel. This ad is creative in a way that makes you think and realize that driving under the influence is dangerous.

My first experiences with InDesign

I can definitely tell that this type of software is ideal for design purposes. I like InDesign but I know I will like it even more when I master it. In these intro classes, it seems very over-whelming with all of the buttons and gadgets that are plastered on the screen. I used it recently totally by myself in the Design Lab and I was ok until I saw other people around me doing masterpieces! In a way, it was intimidating seeing all of the other people actually knowing what they are doing. On the same token, I am inspired and confident that I will be able to use InDesign with ease in the future. I just hope that it will be in the NEAR future! I think it is just a matter of getting more comfortable and familiar with the software.