Package Design

Package design is a very good way to get people to buy your stuff. I always find myself drawn to the products with the best looking package. This is good for the company, but not so good for the buyer. Many of these products are more expensive and not always the best quality.

Becoming a successful designer

What does it take to become a successful graphic designer? This is a question I have always had. There are plenty of design schools one can go to, but is it really necessary if you are already talented in design. I think it is important to have both talent and a good education to become a successful designer; you could be good without one or the other but not great. 

Smart Logo Designs

Some logos have hidden messages. These logos may look very simple, but they actually have a deeper meaning. The arrow in the Amazon logo, for example, is used to show that the company has everything from A to Z. For more smart logos check out www.famouslogos.org.

Graphic design can be used in all kinds of mediums. I found this video called "Typolution" in which the creator used typography to convey a message. He uses the letters to make objects and to show the effects of pollution.

Web Design

Web design is very important in today's time because the internet has become so popular. News is published almost instantaneously through the internet. Web designers are very talented people. Christian Sparrow is a web designer and has an awesome website. 

Inspiration

I always wondered what happens when you run out of ideas. It is not only in the graphic design business; what about books, movies, and other entertainment sources. there are only so many ideas out there. In graphic design, there have been books made that are full of inspiration as well as online designs that are supposed to be inspiring. The website Abduzeedo was created entirely for design inspiration. The website has all kinds of designs for inspiration. 

As I have said before, graphic designers are very creative people. As I was looking through some videos on graphic design, I found one that was very interesting to me. When graphic designers get bored is a fun video that shows graphic design isn't all professional, it can be just for fun too.

Self-publication

David Vogler wrote an interesting article, called the Danger of Desktop, on the issue of the public making self publication through blogs, youtube videos and other computer resources. There are many photo editing and design programs that are available for anyone who wants to use them. As someone who has made many posters and flyers for different functions and made different picture collages for gifts, I enjoy having these tools available to me. However, I have always wondered, if these programs are available to everyone what happens to designers. Sure companies still need professional people, but I bet many people want to save money and make the project themselves. 

Logos

Logos are an important thing in every company. Graphic designers are needed to make these logos. It is interesting to me that every time a logo is seen, it is automatically associated with that company. The Nike check is an example. Everyone thinks Nike when they see that check. 

Typography

Today as I was exploring the AIGA website, which is the professional association for design, I came across a video I found interesting about a typography designer named Paula Scher. Typography is basically designing fonts and using words to convey a message. I love the way words can speak to a person. The way words are presented can really draw an audiences attention and can be very useful in advertising. 

This picture is one of Paula Scher's works that she created for a dance studio.

What is graphic design?

If you are like me, you don't realize how much graphic design you are exposed to everyday. When a company wants to convey a non-verbal message to its audience, graphic design is used. Graphic design includes everything from a simple computer print out to a company logo. It can be drawn, painted, photographed, or made from a computer program. Everything you see: billboards, posters, magazine ads, even T-shirts were created by a designer with you in mind. This website has an excellent description of all the different forms of graphic design. 

http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/guide-whatisgraphicdesign

Bounty

I have always thought it would be awesome to be a graphic designer. However, I've never considered myself to be creative or artsy enough to do so. Still I enjoy admiring the work of other designers. I really love the way graphic design is used in advertising; in this work, Bounty is advertising its ability to clean up big spills.  http://adsoftheworld.com/media/ambient/bounty_big_skills?size=_original

First Blog!

Welcome to my new blog! This is my first time blogging.

In my blog, I am going to explore the art of graphic design. I hope you enjoy what I find.