This week we will cover a brief history of the print and publishing industry. You will be watching videos, looking for articles, and discussing how the old techniques have transitioned into the use of new technologies. For your blog posts this week, follow this topic on the historical aspects of the industry and make a connection to how you will use new technologies for digital publishing in your chosen career or future goals. This can be design, typography, marketing, business materials, online connections to target audiences, or some other area where you can make that connection. Be creative and try to think outside the box- don't just discuss what we typically expect but try to discuss innovative and unique ideas. Each student must post at least one comment, several sentences or more (approx. 100 or more words), and provide a URL link to anything that will support your comments or that relates to the topic that you feel is worthy of sharing. The link is not mandatory but if provided, will earn you some extra credit as well as making our blog more interesting.
First that all, I'm so happy to be alive at this time where technology has made life easier. I can't imagine myself 60 years ago. May I weren't ever chosen to become in a graphic designer after had explored the few and complicated printing method that existed at that time. Especially since I am a person with little patience.
ReplyDeleteI'm almost sure the invention of the computer has come to be a great relief to every limit or frustration that could had have any designer with an unlimited creativity. Although I still believe the computer must be consider a powerful tool and helper for us, we need to remember it will never replace anyone's creativity.
By the way, I found something that may could be interesting for someone else http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/02/10-web-typography-rules-every-designer-should-know-2/ at this place you can find 10 web typography rules that may help you in the future. Also, if you haven't found the ruler we need to measure the 2-page magazine spread, may this place give you a good idea http://www.microtype.com/typometer.html
I agree with Ela 100%, because I too probably wouldnt even consider being apart of the graphic design field if this was 60 years ago. Although times were alot different back then anyway. But new technology has expanded so much in the past several years and it can become some what difficult to try and keep up with it if you dont stay with it. The printer its self has so many different types of settings and unless you have them set correctly for the type of printing that you want to do, it can become a nightmare and cause a lot of frustration. I design a lot of flyers and invitations and print them out myself. But recently I just got a new printer and have not quite mastered the twerks of it yet, which paper to use and which settings its going to have to be changed to. yes, I have become extremely frustrated with it so for now I think sending it online to a print company is going to be the best bet for me until I am able to figure out what I am not doing right!
ReplyDeleteMy longterm future goals in graphic designing is creating tshirts. I want to use recycled products like coffee, money, rum, lavender, hemp, beer, wine, chocolate, etc. I think it is a unique way to dye the appareal, and you are recycling, so it is beeter on the enviroment. Another new thing i want to use is baking the t-shirts. It makes the image not crack or peel. you can also do more than just t-shirts. you can do hoodies, pants, under gaurments, etc. I have included the websites to 2 of my favorite t-shirt companies of mine that use these techniques.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.crazyshirts.com/
http://www.bakedts.com/