Typography

Overview

The project we were assigned was a typography diagram. Our motive was to type our name in a serif font and label it accordingly. We learned about the different heights ( Baseline, X-Height, and Caps Height ) that made up a font. We then discovered the parts of a serif font that make it unique ( Beak, Counter, Axis, Etc. ). Once we had the knowledge we needed we were able to begin our project.

What I Learned

I wasn't aware that there were names for everything when it came to fonts. Graphic designers go into so much depth in terms of creating a font, making this section thinner, this section sharper, and this section rounder. The people put so much effort into creating a font that represents a specific mood. Kudos to graphic designers for being so detailed.

My Experience

I found this project quite easy. Handling the tools and arranging the text wasn't difficult but I struggled with labelling. The text is just so unbelievably uneven on either side and it irritates me greatly. And I wanted to do a different color like a soft pink or a baby blue to stand out against my yellow theme but it wouldn't fit since I don't have any colored accents on my blog. I plan on changing that as soon as possible so my blog isn't so bland.

Logo Examples

Analogous

This logo uses the analogous colors of yellow, yellow-orange, orange, red-orange, red, red-violet, and violet. I think the company chose these colors to display variety and diversity in their app. 

This logo uses the analogous colors of green, yellow, and blue. I think the company used these colors to enforce                                                           growth, renewal, and trust.

Complementary

This logo uses the complementary colors of orange and purple. I think the company did this to portray energy, balance, and nobility.

This logo uses the complementary colors of orange and blue. I think the company chose these colors to give off an energetic, exciting vibe.

Warm

This logo uses the warm color red. I think the company used this color to represent passion and energy.

This logo uses the warm colors of red and yellow. I think the company used these colors to show optimism and passion.

Cool

This logo uses the cool color blue. I think this company used this shade of blue to represent technology and ambition.

This logo uses the cool color blue. I believe the company used this blue to showcase their technology and trust.

Monochromatic

This logo uses the monochromatic color blue with a lighter and darker ombre. I think this company used these colors to showcase technology and intellect.

This logo uses the monochromatic scale of the color brown. I believe they used this color to express wholesomeness and warmth.

Triad Color

This logo uses the triad colors of red, yellow, and blue. I think this company used these colors to represent hope, energy, and spirit.

This logo uses the triad colors of red, yellow, and blue. I think this company chose these colors to show energy, optimism, and ambition.

Color Wheel

 OVERVIEW

Our first project of second quarter was to create a color wheel in Adobe. In graphic design, colors are a key part of creating an appealing image. Thankfully, Mr. Olson went through all of the tools and shortcuts and made this project quite easy. And not only did he show us what every tool does but I have past experience in programs that have a similar set-up. 

WHAT I LEARNED

I learned a lot! I was worried about adjusting the size of images without warping them, but luckily there's a shortcut to prevent image warping. I also learned how Adobe's membership (?) works, as I always wanted to work with this program but I knew it was expensive. Working with this program wasn't too difficult and I look forward to working with it more in the future.

RESULTS

The final product was exemplary, though I do wish I spent more time on the text. The heading is awfully close to the top and even I'm anxious for it. I had a lot of fun messing with the color square, desaturating and blending colors together to get the perfect hue. I want to go back and make some of the lines thicker so they are more eye-catching, but other than that and the text I'm happy with the results.