Going bananas!

Hey all! I have been mia for a while, my computer crashed and I lost alot of my files :(
But this week I used bananas to keep me busy lol

We did a learning activity where we needed to create thumbnails of a banana, 50 of them!

The top one is my favourite, its a banana bomb! haha no clue where that idea came from but I chose it as my favourite as I think the yellow and green work well together and I like the way the yellow lines make the picture pop out a bit.  

Hopfully I will be up and running and back to normal soon with some new work to share!

Cant wait until I get my computer back from repairs!!!

Design Learning Activity 05

I worked on an activity where firstly I needed to create specific folders to a required file structure. 

I then needed to save some files into these folders and use these files in Indesign to create an invitation. 

It was quite basic but was a good introduction to Indesign. 

Below is the invite we were required to create :)

Assignment: Colour Fundamentals

This week I have been working on activities all about Colour. 

It was my first time using Illustrator which I enjoyed.

In the first activity we created a colour wheel and learnt about colour matching

In this activity we needed to create a collage with numbers, using different layers, font sizes and styles and picking a type of colour scheme. I used a Monochromatic scheme, the base colour I picked was the blue in the two. The other colours are shades and tints from that colour.

I did an activity where I needed to choose the colours that I feel represent Australia and where they come from. First I chose good old well known Green and Gold or Yellow and then I picked the colours from the Australian and Aboriginal Flag. when I think of Australia these are the colours that come to my mind.

 

This is a mood board I created on Australia displaying the colours I chose.

I also did a mood board reflecting the colours that I feel represent me. Those colours are Red, Bright Green and Black. I chose these colours as they each represent some kind of emotional value to me personally.

I briefly looked at Colour Branding. 

When researching I found this interesting example which includes a colour wheel

I looked into Pantone Colour and creating colour swatches. Online I found a Pantone System Matching Colour Chart, its crazy just how many colours there are! To see the chart click here :)

Word Document Activities - Click Here :)

Below is an image of a flag I found when searching for pictures for my Australia Mood Board. It caught my eye so I clicked on the article the picture came from and read on. The articles heading reads

"Is it time for a more mature Australian flag?"

I actually think its an idea worth considering, others may hold a different opinion. I did not share this to start a debate but to look at the flag from a designers point of view. I think the designers example (below) is a clever and effective way of incorporating two flags also including the use of green and gold.

When I have a spare moment just for fun, I may have a crack at designing a flag incorporating these 3 things. 

This was not part of my work but something I found interesting so I thought I would share :)

Click here to read the article

Design Industry Assessment Task

I have finished my Assessment for Design Industry, which means now we get to work on some fun stuff next!! Looking forward to more photoshop work and fine tuning my skills! Through the Assessment task I found a brush pack that I am looking forward to experimenting with J

The artwork shown on the right was done incorporating the smoke brush by Kerby Rosanes. I took some time to look at his personal blog and found it quite inspirational. He is extremely talented.

If you would like to check out his blog click here

Design Industry Assessment Task

01 Networking

I found a blog called YouTheDesigner which has freebies you can download such as brushes, icons, textures and wallpapers. Now all I have to do is expand my photoshop skills so I can download and use some of this stuff!!

http://www.youthedesigner.com/2014/04/25/13-free-photoshop-smoke-brushes/#comment-1361881388

02 Formal Letter

(copy of the email)

To read the attached letter click here :)

My wish list - #2 Blue Microphone Snowball USB Microphone

#2 Upgrade my microphone!

Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone 

(Electric Blue)

Arguably one of the coolest designed USB microphones today, this Snowball mic is still a favorite among users despite being released seven years ago. Its easy to use USB output connects instantly to any desktop or notebook allowing for CD-quality recordings. The dual capsule design incorporates omnidirectional and cardioid pick-up, giving users the option to collect sounds from every direction, or to cancel out unwanted background noise. Also included is a desktop stand to begin recording right away.

Design Industry Activity

Hello! sorry I have been MIA for a few weeks. My children all caught a nasty bug then they gave it to me, so there was a week full of fun lol! and then there has been Easter Break...
Happy Belated Easter Everyone!! Btw if easter bunny didnt come to you please let me know as there is still a truckload of chocolate in this house... Probably enough for a small army lol

Now break is over and its time to get back to work! I have been working on Design Industry Activities. There were a range of things to work through, the part I found most interesting was researching 'Trends'

If you would like to check out my work please click here :)


Easter Funnies!!

The Ying Yang