Trends, symbols and overall aesthetics this week. There's hidden messages, logos and more all around us. From Adidas logo to the Red Bull on my can beside me, there are many logos in plain sight. Associated positively, negatively, with glee or disgust, it's eye-opening what a symbol, icon, or logo can provoke amongst the general public. The sign/crest of Falmouth University Personally, I've actually been straying away at least from wearing very many logos at all. At least on

This week, it was about the more simple things within the design world. What you're reading right now for example..typeface! The days of font and type are upon us and boy do I know too much about it.. A graphic I did for a mock-up jersey of my recreational soccer team I don't even want to fathom how many different fonts, typefaces, and kerning adjusting that I've done and looked through over the years. It has to be in the hundreds, if not thousands, at this point. I still rem

This week, it was all about where you are physically and the importance of going out as a designer more so than not. Whether it be researching at a library or going completely in without a clue in the world how to do something, it's better to just give it your full physical effort. Audi Field, my local soccer field I think as a designer and especially one whose shunned myself somewhat as a remote designer this was the wake up call that I needed. There's been long periods of t

This week, instantly two questions we're brought up.. What would you like to be doing that you are not doing in your work? How important are side projects, and are you currently working on any? To be frank, these questions we're fairly easy for me. I want to be using my hands more, with the use of a pen or drawing. Having using actual marker scribbles, pencil marks and or other tools is something I hadn't yet introduced to my arsenal. My sister actually is an animator; I'm pu

I was asked this week to define what research was.. in my words it would be defined as: To produce constructed thought or a query prior to a designated topic and/or subject. To be backed up with factual evidence and pondering alike. To research is to think and to learn the ways of others. And in an industry where niches sometimes are not taught, especially within design (like that of sports design), this learning of others is such a crucial part of the part of my life I'm luc

Design is sitting, and observing occasionally. And that's what this week taught me. Sometimes it's not about just picking up a paintbrush and/or mouse and designing for hours, but rather sitting and seeing what life has to offer. Gaining inspiration from the calmness of the outdoors, the world around us, and the people about. A 'unoticed' individual from The Girl Chewing Gum Film In my reflection of this week, it made me think.. how often do I actually do that? I'm constantly

This week asked the inquiry of thought and how it's changed over the years from a more scientific approach to more of a psychological way of thinking about design. This lecture surely didn't disappoint this week. Talk about an information overload (and that's a good thing.) I always said that I have to wear many hats when designing, even using that terminology in several interviews.. now I know exactly WHY people say that. Who would've thought! A real full-circle moment. At l

This week begged the question of who I am as a designer, but in a deeper, more critical way of thinking. Martin Hosken's lecture was on this week's lecture, and boy.. what a lecture it was. When I think of myself as a designer, I tend to think on a very surface level, it seems. Just about simply what I like, maybe what I envision a client liking, and if it's work that I am happy doing at the end of the day. Listening and diving deeper into this week, it inspired me to questio

Design is not just about designing locally for your local village business, but something I've come to learn is that it can transcend borders far beyond what was previously possible with the introduction of technology. With just a laptop and a few clicks away, one can design for clients worldwide with the introduction of the internet and computers. It's easier than ever; this week we learn all about that and more with the introduction of globalization. Ajax's campaign represe

Design is not just about aesthetics; it’s a powerful tool for communication and problem-solving. As I navigate my journey in the world of design, I’ve come to appreciate the nuances that shape my understanding and approach. This blog will share insights from my weekly experiences, highlighting key lessons learned, challenges faced, and the evolution of my design philosophy. With the first week underway, I want to welcome you to my blog and first post. Design at the end of the

Design is an ever-evolving field that draws inspiration from a numerous number of sources. Throughout time, this has aged from generation to generation, varying in ways of communication to being more digitally grown in today's design world. An example of art from today's common trends To answer more about what makes today's industry, at least to me, I see it in the form of many tools and talents. It's not just used as simply one tool but as a plethora of functions. From compo