Week 1 - INTRODUCING TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING
What is photoshop ? - Photoshop is a easy software that has various tools to help us realize our own imagination.
Why is Photoshop Important :
Expressing our creativity
Software to create graphic design
Can restore old images
Combine image and with messages artistically
Have brushes option that can help you finish work faster
Changing the color of photos
Fixing mistakes in photography
Before photoshop was created, people were already manipulating photographs by combining multiple image in one negative which is called as Photograph Manipulation
What is digital imaging ? - Editing text, artworks, and photographs, storing it digitally using digital technology.
What is the purpose of digital Imaging :
Removing unwanted elements
Adding elements to change the tone or scene of a photograph
Pairing related images to create a composite meaning
In this first week i was asked to made my DPI e-portfolio, joined google classroom classes, and make a new Pinterest board. Next i was given a video and a link website of composition studies - collage design so i can see, learn, and prepare myself for the next week (week 2) exercise.
Description: This is a conceptual promotional graphic design that combines illustration, typography, and visual branding elements.
What the design is trying to express: The creator didn’t put any description, but after some research, I found that the title of 鯉のぼり(Koinobori)refers to carp streamers, which is usually tied toJapan’s Children’s Day (May 5th). The koi-shaped streamers symbolize hope, strength, and growth for children. By this, I believe that this design blends both tradition and commercial elements, possibly serving as a promotional graphic for a 20% discount in a Japanese restaurant or fish market during the celebration of Children’s Day.
What’s interesting:
Color Method-Contrast, vibrancy,and color balance.
Composition - Centered & balanced placement of the fish elements creates harmonious layout
Typography - The upside down “20% off” text serves as a playful and eye-catching focal point.
Description: This is an expressive, conceptual, and storytelling graphic design, using a figurative illustration with a dramatic tone, limited color palette, and expressive typography.
What the design is trying to express: The creator didn’t put any description in the post. But after some observation, I realized there’s hidden messages behind his text and design. In this design, he expresses his struggle with focus and constant distractions. The limited color palette might symbolize how his thoughts feel restricted and overwhelming, and the hands might symbolize his thought that’s against him whenever he needs to focus. The choice of the DirtyLine font really suits his idea. Its irregularities, with some letters in uppercase and others in lowercase, reflect a sense of his mental chaos. The uneven typography and the typo in “thougt” (thought), feels raw, it's like showing that even while creating this design, he was unable to fully concentrate.
What’s interesting:
Strong Concept -The design effectively communicates the message.
Unique Typography Style -The font brings up a unique character with irregularities and imperfection.
Color Palette - The limited color choices not only bring up a sense of restriction but also are visually appealing.
Composition - Composition feels balanced, with the largest illustration placed on the left creating a strong focal point. The viewer’s eye then guided naturally to the title and other little typography around the visual, creating a smooth flow to the viewer's eyes.
Design Style - Conceptual, modern, clean.
Texture - The subtle texture adds depth and a moody vibes.
Description:This is a promotional floral graphic design that blends illustration and typography.
What the design is trying to express: The creator didn’t put any clear description, but from what I see I think this design highlights theelegance of the magnolia flower. It looks like a promotional series, encouraging viewers to appreciate & admire this flower.
What’s interesting:
Color: Use of contrast combined with the soft color palette creating an appealing visual.
Typography: Clean and minimalist.
Composition : Asymmetrical layout, making the flower as the focal point and balancing it with simple typography.
Design Style : Clean, simple, and clear.
Texture - The subtle dot makes the design feel less flat and less boring
REFLECTIONS
Experience - I learned the importance of photoshop in graphic design also know how and what to create in next week class practice (collage design)
Observation - From this 3 graphic designs I choose, I realize that they were created with a message behind, It's not just created to look good but also to communicate message
Findings - From this 3 graphic design i choose, I found out that good design speaks. Even without many words, the mood, vibes, and aesthetics helps me understood meaningful messages behind it.
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