second semester final

This semester in ecomm, I had a lot of favorite projects. But I have to say, My three favorite were defitinitly the event advertising, vector project, and the personal logo design. All three of these were really fun. For the event advertising project, we were tasked to create a poster, ticket, and postcard for an event at the sprint center. I chose to do mine over a Shawn Mendes concert. This project took around two weeks and I enjoyed every minute of it. I faced few challenges except for coming up with a color scheme which I ended up not following entirely because I didn't want that consistency. I learned more about making clipping make and about type layouts. I recommend sketching out your designs and having a generalized of where you are going with your overall project. I didn't have a

strong original idea. In fact, the little base I did have was 100% changed when I started working. I ended up deleting my photo manipulation and turned the poster into a much more simple and concise design. I really loved my work and I'm very proud of all I did and how it turned out.

I also loved the vector project a lot. We had the choice between organic and geometric. I ended up going with the geometric because it would look better with my image. I did mine over my dog and the geometric design looked really good with it. This took about two weeks to make. I didn't have any challenges on this project actually. It was really relaxing and I came to class ready to work every day. I learned about the pen tool and how to draw. I also learned more about the eye dropper tool. I recommend doing a big chunk of triangles then closing it in, then doing the next chunk and coloring it. That's the method I used and I got mine done quicker and more efficiently than other people. I had no idea how this would turn out when I started. In fact, I had really low expectations because it looked really complex, but I ended up loving it and enjoying it! I loved my work and how much work I put into it. It looks great and I'm very pleased. 

The last and most recent project we did was the personal logo project. We had to create a professional looking logo that we could potentially use for clients. This took about two weeks as well to complete. I had a lot of troubles with coming up with a good design I liked. I had nearly 75 sketches and I disliked so many of them. I ended up settling on several that I had randomly came up and loved. I deepened my knowledge in the pen tool and choosing satisfying color schemes. I would recommend relaxing when it comes to sketching. The perfect sketch WILL come to you, it just takes some time. I didn't make really any changes from my final sketches. Once I was finally happy, I stuck with those sketches until the very end. I really liked this project and was super happy with my overall design and the outcome.

If I ended up finishing early, I would continue to add things to my project or go and help a friend with there's or get inspirtaion from several other classmates. I would occasionally look up new photoshop tricks and hacks to make my projects look better. I most defitinley critique my projects. I will constantly find ways to make it better or find the smallest imperfection that I can fix. I do a little bit of client work for my mom when she makes logos and yearbooks and my sister's cheer gym which I do video work and graphic design work for. 

In Ecomm, I'd say I have a lot of strengths. I love this program so much which I feel really shows up in my work. My passion for the friends I have and these classes and my work helps me to really show my true colors and push through it all. I also think that my enthusiasm for the program helps me to get work done and get it done happily. I think I have a good vision for just about anything of the creative field so I always have a general idea of what I want to do. These characteristics really help me to pump out a good product.

For areas of improvement, there are definitely some areas I could work on. Of all five ecomm guaranteers, I'd say my worst one would be time management. I get all my work done on time, but I do it so close to the deadline that it stresses me out. I could definitely work on that and making sure to work smarter not harder. Especially on a big and stressful project. 

In conclusion, the thing I loved most about graphic design, was probably the bonds and friendships I created through this class. I bonded with now one of my best friends due to our mutual annoyance for a particular fried of ours. The people in Ecomm are some of the most amazing and supportive people I've ever met. Everyone has a tight bond with everyone and there is no leaving anyone out. I also loved the relaxation this class gave me. It served as an outlet when I had a bad day. I really don't have anything to change about this class. I like the relaxed atmosphere, and the teacher who wants to help us. I've nothing but a positive experience in this class. My biggest goal next year is finding MY place in Ecomm. I'm not entirely sure what I want to do and I'm next year will help me with that. I couldn't have asked for a better sixth hour and graphics class and I'm so happy I learned all I did.