Of the suggestions that we discussed to Keep Creativity Alive, the one that I related most to was “travel as much as possible”. I look for the wonder in all things and my creativity is spurred by a muse. I was fortunate to have spent weeks in Europe this past summer visiting London and Barcelona and the different design that was present (whether it be architecture, signage on storefronts, or even the vehicles) in comparison to what one would see in our own city was a huge inspiration for me. I was mainly floored by the incredible use of typography that was used on the majority of storefronts and it was difficult to find something that wasn’t unique or uninviting. However I don’t need to travel across the world to be inspired, I can be riding the bus or walking down the street and have a wave of creativity come across me. Traveling in general and changing my setting helps keep my creativity alive.
Who I am and what this means about my creative process, I suppose this could mean that I need external stimulation to trigger my creative process. I see what could be or what might be, but rarely focus on what currently is and that which is now the past to me, I look forwards to. My fantasy is based in realities, but pushed to the next step. I have too much going on in my head at any given time to sort it all out and going places – new, strange places – gets me past my headset and forces me to stretch. I am very social so new situations open my eyes to new possibilities; I am also very shy and new situations excite me, scare me a little bit and get my creative thoughts going.
So who am I in the context of creativity? Someone who has great creative skills but is just a lot more practical than crazy.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Worksheet One
I chose to be a designer because I love everything about it. I can’t go anywhere without being fascinated by a well designed poster, storefront sign or some of the amazing typography that is everywhere. I am simply drawn to it and I want to contribute to the good design that is in existence to make a difference to our society. There’s a certain pleasure in creating a piece that will evoke emotion and feeling in people that will attract them to buy a book or CD or to see a movie based on subconscious design.
I love being drawn to design more than the average person and looking at the use of a typeface on an ad and either loving it or cringing at it. I love being surrounded by people who are the same way and who I can share my disgust or love of a concept with.
Design is about delivering a message clearly and effectively to a viewer. It’s not about designing something just for aesthetics, it’s about designing something exclusively for a target group so that they become attached to it and can’t help but buy the product or service.
Design is important because it influences culture and shapes history. It’s also important because it is the result of a well thought out process that involves research, making mistakes and fine-tuning to get the ultimate and best end result that the world sees. It’s a process that isn’t a mistake. It’s important because a designer only has a few seconds to catch the viewer’s attention and so the design has to be effective in that short amount of time to convey a message. If that message is not conveyed, the design has failed and the target wasn’t reached to sell the product, service, etc.
Design is created by designers who are hired by a client for an intended purpose.
When I design it gives me a feeling like nothing else. I feel great when I am executing my idea that came from so much research and tuning however sometimes I find it difficult to produce work I am happy with under constant pressure. There is often little time to get something completed so it feels like I am just getting it done when it could have been made better. When I experience good design I get inspired. Something inside of me is stirred and I feel the need to create something innovative and different for the world.
Design is… communicating a message to a target.
I love being drawn to design more than the average person and looking at the use of a typeface on an ad and either loving it or cringing at it. I love being surrounded by people who are the same way and who I can share my disgust or love of a concept with.
Design is about delivering a message clearly and effectively to a viewer. It’s not about designing something just for aesthetics, it’s about designing something exclusively for a target group so that they become attached to it and can’t help but buy the product or service.
Design is important because it influences culture and shapes history. It’s also important because it is the result of a well thought out process that involves research, making mistakes and fine-tuning to get the ultimate and best end result that the world sees. It’s a process that isn’t a mistake. It’s important because a designer only has a few seconds to catch the viewer’s attention and so the design has to be effective in that short amount of time to convey a message. If that message is not conveyed, the design has failed and the target wasn’t reached to sell the product, service, etc.
Design is created by designers who are hired by a client for an intended purpose.
When I design it gives me a feeling like nothing else. I feel great when I am executing my idea that came from so much research and tuning however sometimes I find it difficult to produce work I am happy with under constant pressure. There is often little time to get something completed so it feels like I am just getting it done when it could have been made better. When I experience good design I get inspired. Something inside of me is stirred and I feel the need to create something innovative and different for the world.
Design is… communicating a message to a target.
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