Week 6A

For homework, we had to sketch 2 storyboards for our logo animation. Here are mine:

Week 5B

In class, we critiqued different classmates' logo choices on Blogger. Now we are being shown a After Effects demo.

My logo choices are:

1) The Sheetz Logo

2) The Panera Bread Logo

Real talk? I might animate both. 

Week 5 Outside of Class

New Project:

I already know what logo I'm going to animate. Picture below:

Sheetz! 

Why Sheetz? Because I've been working there since 2013, and so far, it has been one of the best jobs I've had. I get along with my coworkers, we all work together, and it's like we're a family.

PLUS -

Their graphic design is amazing. It's like they don't have any rules. They use different styles, colors, fonts...they go crazy, except it works. And it looks good. It sends the message, and their design is much different from other gas stations. Very colorful. I would love to design for Sheetz. I feel like it would be a blast. 

But -

We have to pick 3 logos. So here are a few more:

But I think I'm going to go with the Sheetz logo. It presents a challenge. And I found the vector file for it! I have the vector files for all of the other logos too, but I feel that the Sheetz one will work best.

Week 5A

I finished my Phrase Animation and uploaded it on Youtube.

I'm hoping we spend more time on this, because I'd really like to try more effects, if possible. This video is just me dipping my feet in the water (so to speak). 

My quote is: 

"Great design is all about details. With innovative material selection, sensible construction techniques and modern aesthetics one can craft a unique design language that sets a new standard."

Update:

Everyone who saw my video actually liked it. 

Week 4 Outside of Class

I finished my Phrase Animation and uploaded it on Youtube.

I'm hoping we spend more time on this, because I'd really like to try more effects, if possible. This video is just me dipping my feet in the water (so to speak). 

My quote is: 

"Great design is all about details. With innovative material selection, sensible construction techniques and modern aesthetics one can craft a unique design language that sets a new standard."

Week 4B

Phrase Animation

The phrases I decided to use for this project are:

1) “There's something disturbing about recalling a warm memory and feeling utterly cold.”

2) “You were never worth the chase, and I was always worth the effort.”

3) “Digital design is like painting, except the paint never dries.”

These are too short. The one below is better, but it needs to be longer.

4) “There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.”

Trying 3 more: 

5) "Design, in its broadest sense, is the enabler of the digital era - it's a process that creates order out of chaos, that renders technology usable to business. Design means being good, not just looking good."

6) "Design is in everything we make, but it’s also between those things. It's a mix of craft, science, storytelling, propaganda, and philosophy."

7) "Great design is all about details. With innovative material selection, sensible construction techniques and modern aesthetics one can craft a unique design language that sets a new standard."

And the winner is...#7!

"Great design is all about details. With innovative material selection, sensible construction techniques and modern aesthetics one can craft a unique design language that sets a new standard."

Saving a website that I'm trying a cool effect on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NATgpZNYPSY&t=20s

Week 4A

Worked on and finished my Rhythm assignment -