Project Day 1

How to Ruin a Great Design

This article addresses bad design and the many forms it can come in. Some examples talked about were things that are unsafe and are unnecessarily complicated. It also discusses how some designs should not be changed. The "Diverted Cyclists" sign is a great example of all these things. The design of it is technically unsafe and complicated. The enlarged "D" distracts drivers and takes their focus off the actual message. The sign also steers away from the original and simple signs made by Kinneir and Calvert. Instead of trying to redesign road signs they should of kept it simple and more effective. 

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Questions

1) What is your computer experience?
-I know the basics of how computers work for example, word and safari, but I don't have a lot of knowledge beyond that.

2) What is your experience with Photoshop and Illustrator?
-I have no experience with Photoshop or Illustrator.

3) Do you have a computer at home? If so does it have Photoshop and Illustrator?
-I have a Mac at home but I don't have Photoshop or Illustrator on it.

4) What is your major?
- Graphic Design

5) What do you want to get out of this class?
-I'm still confused as to what I want to do exactly with my major so I am hoping this class will help me figure that out. Also, since I have no experience with Photoshop I am looking forward to learning about it.

6) Who is your favorite artist?
-Picaso

7) Who is your favorite musician?
-Carrie Underwood

8) Tell me something interesting about yourself.
-I'm left handed.