Graphic Design Throughout History Graphic design has been shaped primarily by social, cultural, political, and technological circumstances throughout history. Because of this, we can observe a number of distinct periods of time in the world of graphic design. Some of… Continue Reading
Author: Madison
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Merry Cat-mas! Join the Monadnock Humane Society to kick off our Holiday Cat-Adoption Event! Join us for refreshments and an address from ASPCA President Matthew Bershadker. Adopt a feline for FREE and help us meet our goal of finding homes… Continue Reading
08 Grids and Framing
Frames are found everywhere in our daily lives, whether obvious or hidden in plain sight. Modern designers aim to hide these frames in plain sight. However, an image or focus can be framed not just by the physical ‘frame,’ but… Continue Reading
Color Readings
The readings talk about how certain words or moods can correlate with certain colors, and I wholeheartedly agree with this idea. Sometimes when I’m learning a new piece of music I assign certain moods to certain sections of the piece,… Continue Reading
My Color Themes
Sorrow, Overjoyed, Gathering
Sorrow – A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others. Overjoyed – Extremely happy. Gathering – an assembly or meeting, especially a social or festive one or one held for a… Continue Reading
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Design and The Play Instict
“The absence in art of a well-formulated and systematized body of literature makes the problem of teaching a perplexing one. The subject is further complicated by the elusive and personal nature of art.” I agree with this quote, that graphic… Continue Reading
Principles of Design
Gestalt Theory Gestalt theory is based on the idea that our brains will naturally try to simplify complex things by organizing elements and recognizing patterns within the elements. Using this theory, designers can create aesthetically pleasing and user friendly designs that… Continue Reading