...Jacob Kleintz FYWT Christa DiMarco Research Paper A Culture of Rejection Graphic designer David Carson reflected the grunge culture of the 1990’s through his design of the first issue of the music magazine, Raygun which was published November of 1992. Grunge itself, has its roots in the new music that was emerging as America entered the 90’s. Much of the music shows a disenchantment with society and a sense of entrapment. In 1992, music critic Simon Reynolds said about teenagers in the 90’s, “…there’s a feeling of burnout in the culture at large. Kids are depressed about the future.” By the early 1990's a majority of young adults found the pop music of the time had become too dull and boring. Due to this fact teens turned to a more alternative sound. They found this sound to be produced by college radio and small time record label companies. (Benner). By the start of the 90’s grunge was not only moving to new areas but also began making their own music. Grunge musicians rejected expensive, highly staged performances; most would not use pyrotechnics or other complicated lighting and visual effects during their shows. Grunge ironically arose from a complete rejection of culture (Berman). Carson's style of typography experimentation influenced the development of the deconstructed style of design and a whole new era of designers. The experiments by Carson and other Ray Gun designers were chaotic, abstract and distinctive, but sometimes illegible. The magazine's radical subject...
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...In Brian Donnelly, “Iteration” firstly, we visually compared images, breaking them down to simple forms to study their similarities and how design has brought fundamental changes in communication and is an art of extremely fine differences. On page 20, we analyzed “On great sea of graphic art” by O.K. Schenk (fig. 1) with Allan Fleming’s “Leo Lionni’s Graphics”(fig. 2) on a formal level, they both look simple and virtually identical that comprises of a few lines of text, two-color print, second color form the background covering 2/3 of whole and an illustration but they did not feel/read the same. Comprising of wavy text and silly illustration, “great sea” (fig. 1) looks more playful and absurd in contrast with the “lion” image (fig. 2), that is well structured, organized and logical; and with the absence of decoration and unnecessary elements and rational thinking the “lion” image closely associates with modernism that we define today. Interestingly, in- class, we argued the exact opposite, “the great sea” looked more modern with its loose text and playfulness and the white space, than the “lion” image that used an old-fashioned font and illustration. This shows how all our verbal associations with visual imagery are constantly changing with our culture and provide them with context by referring them with our history. Nothing about these images have changed, just the system around it. In the other counter-example...
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...What is Graphic Design? * Visual Arts * Typography * Page Layout * Cave Paintings * 105 AD- Paper was invented * The Moveable Type Press * Eliminated the need for hand written reproduction * Graphic Designer – invented by William Addison Dwiggins * Douglass Englebart- Invented the Mouse * 1984- The Macintosh was invented * Graphic Design has increased over the years since technology has come about * The GOALS of Graphic Design: * To create a visual representation of information with a sense of order and clarity to make it easier for the viewer to understand. * A graphic designer must keep up with technology and skills. What makes a design great? * Form * Visually appealing * Colors are in harmony * Well-chosen typefaces * Feeling * Stays on message * Cohesive mood throughout * Evokes the proper emotional response * Function * Serves its purpose * Easy to read and understand * Executable (Print, packaging, etc.) * Form without function is just a pretty sheet of paper –Unknown- Four main categories of graphic design: * Print advertisement * Ads should be: * Simple and Ironic * Representative of the brand * Able to tell a story without words * Business Cards * Clean and elegant * Legible * Informative ...
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...Topic: Effects of Package Design on Consumer Expectations of Food Product Healthiness 1.0 Introduction During the last decades in food consumption have been observed several trends that have to do with changes in social and economic environment as well as in lifestyle. The working patterns, the increased employment of women, the lack of time, the income growth and several other factors led to the trend for fast food, convenience foods and food out of home (Petzoldt, Joiko & Menrad 2008). But the same time for many decades now, the citizens of Western developed countries have moved away from primary production and they procure the necessary food from supermarkets grocery stores and various kinds of large and small food stores, in small or large cities where they live. Thus urbanization has resulted in increased consumption of packaged and processed food; consumers are now seeking their food in packages on the shelves of food stores. Packaged foods have the largest market share of food in developed countries and there is a trend for big increase in their market share in developing countries as the income of consumers increases (USDA 2011). The distance between the production of raw material and food consumption, as well as the various food crises that have arisen recently, has made consumers to feel more or less insecure and suspicious for what they eat. This fact and the recommendations of scientists and nutrition experts have led to a new trend in food consumption...
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...portfolios on their site. Inclusion is usually by invitation only but you aim to send them a link to your digital media portfolio in the hope they will be sufficiently impressed. Although they are primarily interested in high quality innovative work, they only include portfolios that are professional, well-structured, easy to understand and navigate. 1.2 Purpose This website will utilize a high quality web design that is minimalistic and designed for portfolios, allowing my works to be the main focus. It will responsive and optimized for all devices and will be Search Engine Optimized so my website can be easily discovered by future clients and employers. My portfolio will be update regularly so only my best work will be on show. It will be linked to my blog in order for clients to better connect with me and gives them a glimpse of what influences my works. MY portfolio will also contain links to my social media pages, for the same reason as stated above. The purpose of my website is to demonstrate my experience in the field of graphic design and illustration and to...
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...1. D. The top priority of any software designer is to design a program that is useful to the end user. 2. C. Spreadsheets are too complicated for young children. As a result, it is typically more appropriate to start them out with a simpler file format such as a database. 3. A. Students should be familiar with common phishing ploys as well as the process of authenticating websites. 4. C. A peripheral is a device outside of the computer that either brings information into the system or allows the system to create an output. 5. B. Students can learn new computer programs much faster when they are allowed to participate and make progress through trial and error. 6. D. In the early years of school, children should only use software that reinforces the concepts that they have acquired through traditional instruction. 7. A. A virus hidden in a seemingly harmless program is known as a Trojan horse. Students should learn how to scan programs with anti-virus software to minimize the risk of Trojan horses. 8. B. Students need to work together in order to obtain all of the social and cognitive benefits that technology offers. 9. B. Social networking sites, blogs, and wikis are all considered to be part of Web 2.0. 10. D. Websites that are created and updated by users on their own browsers are typically called wikis. The best known wiki is Wikipedia, the user-generated encyclopedia. However, it is important to remember that the information on wikis is not always trustworthy. 11...
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...DATABASE SYSTEM • A database system comprises of five major components: data, hardware, software, procedures and users. 1. Data: Data refers to the values physically recorded in the database. 2. Hardware: These are secondary storage on which the database physically resides, together with the associated I/O devices, device controllers etc 3. Software: Comprises of the Database Management System (DBMS) and application programs. The DBMS is at the heart of any database system. It allows users to store information in an ordered manner for timely and quick retrieval from the database. 4. Procedures: Instruction and rules that govern design and use of databases e.g. starting and stopping db, making backups, handling failures 5. Users: Four categories of database users ▪ Database Designers - designs conceptual and logical database ▪ Application Developers - writes application programs that use the database ▪ Data and Database Administrator ▪ End - user - interacts with the system from an on-line terminal by using Query Languages etc....
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...Northfield IL 60093 866-492-1234 phone 866-492-5678 fax WEBSITE DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE Please complete and return the enclosed form. Your response will help us to define the initial direction of your new website based on a clear understanding of your vision, type of business and requirements. Client input is the foundation upon which successful identities are built. This questionnaire will help you articulate and identify the overall goals of development project, including specific answers regarding the message, audience, look and feel, and application. Each key decision maker in your company should fill out his or her own form and answer each of the questions in a brief and clear manner. Please add any additional notes or comments at the end of the survey. Contact Information Your Name Contact Name Address Phone Email How did you hear about AV? Fax Title Services Web Site Design & Development Logo Design Scanning and Image optimization Image and Graphic Sourcing Custom Design Web Site Maintenance E-Commerce Redesign of Current site Who will be the the contact person(s) for your web site? Domain name: ArtVersion.com One Northfield Plaza | Suite 300 Northfield IL 60093 866-492-1234 phone 866-492-5678 fax What will be the budget for your project? Is there a deadline for this project? Would you like the project broken down in phases to help you meet your goals? Will this be a new Web Site design or redesign of your existing Web Site? If you have a Web Site will...
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...10(b), 11(c), 12(c), 13(a), 14(c), 15(a), 16(c), 17(c), 18(b), 19(b), 20(c), 21(a), 22(a), 23(b), 24(a), 25(c), 26(b), 27(a), 28(a), 29(a), 30(b). Result tallying: total number of a=12, b = 8 and c=10. The design of visual communication is composed of the modeling of visual language and graphic design with the motive of relaying information, ideas and messages in the field of industrial design. In order to create effective visual communication design, the designer should develop design skills to manipulate and organize elements, design principles, production method, selected media and materials(Brown, 2007). Successful design of efficient requires the designer to have the ideas of the kind of learning style of the recipient. The main aim of the designer is effectively to convey a message that is clear accessible and easy to understand to the end user. Various learning styles have enormous implications for the visual communication (Bergström, 2008). These learning styles enlighten the designer on matters pertaining to the need for the end users. There are three most common learning styles which include the following: visual, verbal which is also known as auditory and lastly kinesthetic (tactile). Effective visual communication as the primary aim of the designer, the design principles which entails organizing elements such as figure-ground, balance, contrast, cropping, hierarchy, scale, pattern and proportions...
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...Running head: Marketing Strategy for Products Discuss the type of product the company will offer and identify its primary characteristics. The type of product the company will offer is a game system called the Genius 3D. Some of the primary characteristics of this gaming system are portability, 3D graphics and twelve month warranty. The Genius 3D game system has the ability to be played anywhere at any time. Genius 3D is the size of the Blackberry Playbook tablet, which is seven inches. It has a screen, keyboard, and up to four USB controllers that are the size of an iPod. The controllers can be wireless, and then there are some with cords, so it just depends on the user’s choice. The controllers of the Genius 3D is fully touch screen, so there is no major risk of buttons popping of the controller. Instead of constantly rolling up the controller when the user is done playing, the controller has a button that retracts the cord itself, so there is a less chance of shortage within the cord. Genius 3D comes with a carrying case that can hold the game system itself along with the controllers. Genius 3D has 3D glasses that does not require the user to have 3D glasses. The 3D graphics has high definition. The graphics makes the game seem as if it can reach out and touch you. First-person shooter games are great to play on the Genius 3D because it brings the graphics out even more to the user, and it makes them feel like they are actually in the game. Genius 3D has the ability...
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...Team B had to evaluate the use of design principles within the City of Kelsey site. Through the process of evaluation and redesign, Team B also suggested recommendations for improvements to the site and use a web design tool, such as Adobe Dreamweaver®, to develop a visual mockup. This documentation is the result of the evaluation of City of Kelsey website, including recommendations for improvement. Additionally, a prototype of proposed modifications was conducted to the City of Kelsey website as well. VO Purpose and Audience The virtual organization we (Team B) were assigned to evaluate was City of Kelsey. City of Kelsey purpose is to inform visitors of its location and various amenities as well as various interests that are available within the city such as history, communities, schools, business opportunities, and various parks and recreations to name a few. The intended audience are for the outdoor adventurous types, the young family to the retired, anyone looking to start a business, or relocate or expand a current business. Design Criteria and Importance According to Felke-Morris (2015), using a checklist is recommended for best web design practices. It is a guide to help you create easy-to-read, usable, and accessible web pages (p.227). The table below is a list of design criteria from Felke-Morris’s checklist chosen by the team with a description of why each design criteria was considered to be important by the team. DESIGN CRITERIA | Why the Criteria Is Important...
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...Norman YMCA website is to strictly provide information. It provides information on what the YMCA is about, what they offer, and what their purpose is. The website serves as an informative purpose because it strictly provides information to the customers of the Lake Norman YMCA. This Lake Norman YMCA’s website audience is adults and parents. It is specifically designed to target adults who are mildly intelligent. The language on the website uses simple, yet meaningful words to convey the messages of the website to the reader. As this site is targeting middle class adults, it is not loaded with wordy or complicated explanations because some of the users may not understand the content. The language, of the informative website, is appropriate and appealing to the YMCA’s target market. The design and appeal of the website is designed for delivering information to specific audiences. Since this website is designed for information purposes, it usually does not include many fancy animated graphics or pictures. Although a well constructed information site is attractive, like the Lake Norman YMCA’s. They focus on the information in a form that is most accessible to the user, but they incorporate attractiveness to the website. On the Lake Norman YMCA’s website, it provides organized access to...
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...1. Design principals:: -Unity: fits together -Balance: natural and contained -Proportion: things are sized to fit together -Order: Sequence and importance -Similarity: alike to show congruency or similar function -Contrast: variations to add emphasis or indicate different functions -Elements: shape, size, color, value -Integrating words and pics: -illustrative images: artwork, photography, infographic U.B.P.O.S.C.E.I. 2. Explain local television programming:: News 3. Explain network television programming:: Sports, Survivor 4. Explain syndicated television programming:: Oprah, Ellen 14. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 15. How does branding help customers? Sellers?: -Customers: Identify products, satisfy needs, express self, save time deciding, quality, reduce risk to purchase -Sellers: Repeat business, familiarity, cross promote (profit share), consistent price How does the size of a television market help determine the rates charged for advertising?: It is important for how much money is charged to ads; more of an audience = higher cost, whereas less of an audience = lower cost 16. Know types of NON face-to-face communications:: Signs, billboards, fliers, posters, logos, videos, emojis, clothing Reasons events fail:: -Not being willing to try new things -Lack of creativity or innovation -Unengaged attendees -Ineffective or no marketing or promotion -Poorly trained or selected personnel -Lack of money -Poor timing or...
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...This chapter describes the research methods used for assessing the relationship between Alan Moore’s graphic novel readership and the effects, if any, it had on said readership in influencing whatever social or cultural reform that took place after his work’s had been published. This paper’s methodology outlines the set of procedures or method’s used to conduct the research; including the theoretical framework, data collection and data analysis method’s which were used. Methods Used The primary methods of research utilised in gathering data were predominantly qualitative. Gathering and analysing research and academic texts on Moore’s work both online and offline, and then compiling and contrasting the varied scholarly opinions on this paper’s...
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...SYSTEM CONCEPTS A system can be simply defined as a group of interrelated or interacting elements forming a unified whole. Many examples of systems can be found in the physical and biological sciences, in modern technology, and in human society. Thus, we can talk of the physical system of the sun and its planets, the biological system of the human body, the technological system of an oil refinery, and the socioeconomic system m of or a business organization. producing outputs in an organized transformation process. Such a interacting components or functions: • Input involves capturing and assembling elements that enter the system to be processed. For example, raw materials, energy, data, and human efforts must be secured and organized for processing. • Processing involves transformation process that convert input into output. Examples are a manufacturing process, the human breathing process, mathematical calculations. w w w .k in system (sometimes called a dynamic system) has three basic in d together toward a common goal by accepting inputs and ia A system is a group of interrelated components working .c o 1 • Output involves transferring elements that have been produced by a transformation process to their ultimate destination. services, For example, finished products, human be and management information must transmitted to their human users. Example A manufacturing system accepts raw materials as input...
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