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Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Monday, 25 February 2013
Gratitude Journal #1
Things I am grateful for:
1. food because not everyone in the world has enough food so I am grateful that I do.
2. Shelter because in Canada it is really cold and so I am glad i can come home to a nice warm home.
3. Family because they help me so much with my life.
4. Friends becuase they help to make life not dull.
5. Videogames because my life would be really boring without videogames.
1. food because not everyone in the world has enough food so I am grateful that I do.
2. Shelter because in Canada it is really cold and so I am glad i can come home to a nice warm home.
3. Family because they help me so much with my life.
4. Friends becuase they help to make life not dull.
5. Videogames because my life would be really boring without videogames.
Friday, 15 February 2013
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
color theory questions
Color Theory Questions
a.
Primary
colors include blue, yellow, and red. They can be combined to make any color
that is not a neutral color.
b.
Red
can represent love and passion but it can also represent violence and warfare. Red
is a powerful color and if to much is used it can be overwhelming.
c.
Blue
represents sadness but it can also represent calmness. Light blues are friendly
and dark blues are strong. The shade matters much when using blue.
d.
Yellow
is bright and energizing. It is represented by happiness and sunshine and hope
but can also be represented by cowardice and deceit.
e.
Secondary
colors include purple, orange and green.
f.
Purple
is a combination of blue and red and it has attributes of both but it also represents
royalty, creativity and imagination.
g.
Orange
is a vibrant and energizing color. It is named after a fruit so it can represent
health and vitality.
h.
Green
represents growth and new beginnings but it also represents envy or jealousy.
i.
Warm
colors are red, orange, and yellow. They are energizing, passionate and
positive.
j.
Cool
colors include blue, green and purple and are more subdued than warm colors.
They are colors of night, water and nature. They are calming and relaxing.
k.
Neutral
colors are back rounds and are combined with other colors.
Friday, 8 February 2013
Thursday, 7 February 2013
quote
“Be so good they can't ignore you.”
― Steve Martin
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/541674-be-so-good-they-can-t-ignore-you
― Steve Martin
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/541674-be-so-good-they-can-t-ignore-you
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Typography Logo Questions
Typography logo questions
- Using the terms we learned
from our Typography Study Questions explain the typeface that you see. Is
the type in serif? Sans
serif? Bold? Italic? ALL CAPS? Script? etc.?
- Do you think the design and
typography of the logo works? Why? Or Why not?
- Who do you think the target
audience is for this company/ logo? How is the design specific for them?
- What feeling/ emotion does
the logo display? Use the image below to help you.
Mars Logo
- Sans serif.
- No because it is just a word that does not even
explain the product.
- The target audience is junk food lovers but the
design is not specifically for them.
- Excitement.
Team
Fortress 2 Logo
- All Caps.
- Yes the logo works because it shows all the
classes in the game that you can use.
- The target audience is for gamers and the design
is for them because it shows stuff from the game.
- Excitement.
Nike logo
- Has no writing on it.
- No I don’t think that the logo works because it
shows nothing.
- The target audience is people who play sports,
but it is not specific for them.
- Balance.
Miami Heat
Logo
- All Caps.
- Yes the logo works because it looks good
- The target audience is basketball fans and it
works because it shows a basketball.
- Excitement
Skyrim Logo
- No words on the logo.
- Yes the logo works because it looks good.
- The target audience is gamers but the logo is not
directed to them.
- Balance.
TFK Logo
- All caps.
- No the logo does not work because it shows no
colors
- The target audience is music fans but the logo is
not directed at them.
- Balance.
Adidas Logo
- Sans serif.
- It does not work because it shows nothing of what
the company sells.
- The target audience is sports and clothes people
but the logo is not directed at them.
- Balance.
Harlem
Globetrotters Logo
- All caps.
- Yes the logo works because the logo pops out.
- The target audience is basketball fans and it
works because the logo has a basketball on it.
- Excitement and trust
MLG Logo
- Sans serif
- Yes the logo works because it is simple and
colourful.
- The target audience is gamers because there is a
controller on the logo.
- Excitement and trust
BO 2 Logo
- All caps.
- Yes the logo works because it contains a lot of
detail.
- The target audience is gamers because of the guy
holding the gun
- Balance
Cleveland
Cavaliers logo
- All caps.
- The logo works because it is colourful and
complicated.
- The target audience is basketball fans because
there is a basketball on the logo.
- Excitement and trust
Mountain Dew
Logo
- All caps
- The logo works because it looks cool
- The target audience is pop lovers but the logo
does not show anything towards them.
- Peace and excitement
Panago Logo
- Sans serif
- The logo does not work because it is bland.
- The target audience is pizza lovers but it does
not show anything of pizza.
- Balance and excitement.
LA Lakers
logo
- All caps
- The Logo works because of the colors.
- The target audience is basketball fans and the
logo has a basketball on it.
- Creative and optimism.
Element Logo
- No words.
- The logo does not work because it shows nothing.
- The target audience is people who like clothing
but the logo is not directed to them.
- Balance.
Toby Mac
logo
- All caps.
- The logo works because the colour is cool and the
design is cool.
- The target audience is music fans but the logo
shows nothing towards music fans.
- Peaceful
FrootLoops
Logo
- All caps
- The Logo works because it is colourful and
creative.
- The target audience is cereal lovers and it is
directed to them because it shows some actual frootloops on the logo.
- Diversity.
CS Go Logo
- All caps
- The logo does not work because it is just black.
- The target audience is gamers and the logo shows
a character on the logo for the gamers.
- Balance.
DC Logo
- All caps
- The logo does not work because it is just the
initials of the brand.
- The target audience is clothing people but it is
not directed towards them.
- Balance.
Dota 2 logo
- All caps
- The logo sort of works because it does have a
symbol that represents the game.
- The target audience is gamers but the logo shows
nothing of the game.
- Balance and excitement.
Google Logo
- Serif
- The logo works because of all the colors.
- The target audience is anyone and the logo is
just the name of the company.
- Diversity.
Vans Logo
- All caps
- The logo does not work because it is just the company
name.
- The target audience is clothing people but the
logo shows nothing towards them.
- Balance.
NBA Logo
- All caps
- The logo works because it has good colours.
- The target audience is basketball fans and it is
directed to them because there is a basketball player on the logo
- Trust and excitement
Fuzzy
peaches Logo
- Sans serif
- The logo works because it pops out and it is
colourful.
- The target audience is candy lovers and the logo
works for them because it has candy on the logo.
- Friendly
Canada Logo
- The logo has no words on it.
- The logo does not work because it is just a leaf.
- The logo is Directed to Canadians Because it has
the Canadian national leaf on the logo.
- Excitement.
Sunday, 3 February 2013
typography questions
1. In your own words, define Typography.
Typography is the practice of arranging words to make them look good.
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Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typography
2. What is a Serif Font?
Serif font
is font where the letters have small lines on the edges of the letter.
·
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serif
3. What is a Sans Serif Font?
Sans
serif is font where the letters do not have small lines on the letters.
·
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serif
4. Describe the term Leading. Why is it called Leading?
Leading
is the space of the baselines between two lines of type. It is called leading
because in hand typesetting strips of lead were put in between the lines of
type.
·
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leading
5. What is the difference between Kerning and Tracking?
Kerning
is the difference of space between two characters. Tracking is the difference
of space between groups of letters.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter-spacing
6. Who was Johann Gutenberg?
• What is he known for? He is known for inventing mechanical moving type printing.
• Where is he from? He is from Mainz Germany.
• When did he live? He lived from 1398 to 1468.
• What is he known for? He is known for inventing mechanical moving type printing.
• Where is he from? He is from Mainz Germany.
• When did he live? He lived from 1398 to 1468.
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Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Gutenberg
7. Define these Elements of a Typeface:
• Decender The part of the letter that is below the baseline.
• Assender The part of the letter that is above the mean line.
• Bowl The curved part of the letter that encloses the circular parts of the letter.
• Foot The unit of measure.
• Baseline The line where most letters are on.
• Cap height The height of a capital letter.
• X height The space between the baseline and the meanline.
• Decender The part of the letter that is below the baseline.
• Assender The part of the letter that is above the mean line.
• Bowl The curved part of the letter that encloses the circular parts of the letter.
• Foot The unit of measure.
• Baseline The line where most letters are on.
• Cap height The height of a capital letter.
• X height The space between the baseline and the meanline.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-height
8. Following the traditions of typography, when is it correct to use:
• all caps? For emphasis.
• a bold typeface? For emphasis.
• an italic style typeface? For emphasis.
• a serif typeface? For printed work.
• a sans serif typeface? For online work.
• Script or Calligraphy typefaces? Use calligraphy and script for places that need decorative handwriting.
• all caps? For emphasis.
• a bold typeface? For emphasis.
• an italic style typeface? For emphasis.
• a serif typeface? For printed work.
• a sans serif typeface? For online work.
• Script or Calligraphy typefaces? Use calligraphy and script for places that need decorative handwriting.
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http://webdesignledger.com/freebies/20-beautiful-script-fonts-for-your-designs
9. What is the difference between a Bitmapped font and a Postscript font?
Bitmapped
font is letters that are pixilated. Post script fonts are outline font
specifications.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_font
Friday, 1 February 2013
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