I want to share an amazing design group called ALSO that is a huge inspiration to me. I really want to dive into web design and would love to create designs and illustrations like they are making.
Check out their web designs here: http://www.also-design.com
Prepare to be amazed.
Monday, October 27, 2008
the countdown begins
So let me begin by saying that we didn't get a fall break this year. It was added to thanksgiving break to allow for a longer break which I was originally all for, especially since I live quite far away. But I must admit that without that little break, I feel like I am falling apart. Alright, that's an overstatement, but in all seriousness I am tired and stressed and feeling like I am in a creative slump. So my countdown has begun with a month to go before a sweet break from school.
On another note, I want to just say how grateful I am for the community of students that is found here at Watkins. I remember when I first transferred it was such an easy transition. Finding a creative group of students was a huge blessing to me. Last night I was working really late on an advertising design. I was getting frustrated and wanted to give up. I asked a fellow graphic designer for help. After I got her input I felt so much better and it was easier to look at the design with fresh eyes. So often you're your own worst critic and after working on a piece for a certain amount of time, you just can't stand the sight of it anymore and can't imagine it ever being successful. But thank goodness for friends and fellow students who can relate and help you out.
On another note, I want to just say how grateful I am for the community of students that is found here at Watkins. I remember when I first transferred it was such an easy transition. Finding a creative group of students was a huge blessing to me. Last night I was working really late on an advertising design. I was getting frustrated and wanted to give up. I asked a fellow graphic designer for help. After I got her input I felt so much better and it was easier to look at the design with fresh eyes. So often you're your own worst critic and after working on a piece for a certain amount of time, you just can't stand the sight of it anymore and can't imagine it ever being successful. But thank goodness for friends and fellow students who can relate and help you out.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
midterms are here
So, it's that time again. The time of year that all students hope and pray that time will speed quickly by. It's midterms. Ah yes, a week filled with projects and exams and stress galore. Ask anyone at Watkins, students, faculty, or staff, how their week is going and most likely you will hear a sigh of weariness.
This semester I'm taking 15 hours, which at Watkins is the equivalent to 18 hours at a regular university. Studio classes are intense, and my classes this semester are probably some of the most challenging I've taken so far. I'm taking Multimedia and learning how to create websites (which I have been dying to learn for a long time), Illustration (which I absolutely love), Graphic Design II (design and advertising), Professional Practices (we're learning ethics and business practices) and an intense Art History class. So it's classes that I love, but at the same time they are classes that I have to work hard to balance. Time is money, and it seems I rarely have all that I want. I have my first midterm today, and to be honest I'm not feeling that confident. I'm hoping the studying I did get in will stay fresh in my mind and that I won't blank out when my professor hands me the paper. Another midterm is waiting for me tomorrow night but I'm just trying to take this week one step at a time.
I wish everyone at Watkins luck to survive the week. And I wish everyone reading this a great day.
This semester I'm taking 15 hours, which at Watkins is the equivalent to 18 hours at a regular university. Studio classes are intense, and my classes this semester are probably some of the most challenging I've taken so far. I'm taking Multimedia and learning how to create websites (which I have been dying to learn for a long time), Illustration (which I absolutely love), Graphic Design II (design and advertising), Professional Practices (we're learning ethics and business practices) and an intense Art History class. So it's classes that I love, but at the same time they are classes that I have to work hard to balance. Time is money, and it seems I rarely have all that I want. I have my first midterm today, and to be honest I'm not feeling that confident. I'm hoping the studying I did get in will stay fresh in my mind and that I won't blank out when my professor hands me the paper. Another midterm is waiting for me tomorrow night but I'm just trying to take this week one step at a time.
I wish everyone at Watkins luck to survive the week. And I wish everyone reading this a great day.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
me? a graphic designer?
Hi. My name is Lindsey. I’m a graphic design student at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film and over the next semester, I will be sharing all the ups and downs of being a graphic design student. But before I do that, I figure I should tell you a little bit about myself and why I came to Watkins in the first place.
I originally attended college for Theology and Psychology in Charleston, South Carolina. I wanted to be a Counselor. I never, ever considered any kind of career in the visual arts besides when I was five and my aspirations included being an artist, a ballerina, and the first female President. I always loved art and creating things, but my time was dedicated to numerous other things and so it wasn’t until I went through the all too common college “I don’t know what I really want to do” crisis, that I considered design. And the way the idea was planted in my head? My painting teacher simply said one day in the previous year, “You have a good eye. You’d be a good graphic designer.”
I laughed that off at the time, but the comment returned to the forefront of my thoughts when I had to seriously ask myself, “What the hell was I going to do?” I lucked out with the fact that my father owned a marketing and advertising firm. He offered to let me intern there and said he’d teach me the business and let me develop skills and knowledge of design. And soon I was in love with graphic design and visual communication.
I knew I wanted to go back to school to finish my degree and learn as much as I could. So after looking and applying to numerous art colleges, Watkins was obviously the best fit for me. If you’re considering Watkins as a school for you, I highly suggest you come visit.
Keep coming back for more posts, inspiring links, impressive design work, and more.
I originally attended college for Theology and Psychology in Charleston, South Carolina. I wanted to be a Counselor. I never, ever considered any kind of career in the visual arts besides when I was five and my aspirations included being an artist, a ballerina, and the first female President. I always loved art and creating things, but my time was dedicated to numerous other things and so it wasn’t until I went through the all too common college “I don’t know what I really want to do” crisis, that I considered design. And the way the idea was planted in my head? My painting teacher simply said one day in the previous year, “You have a good eye. You’d be a good graphic designer.”
I laughed that off at the time, but the comment returned to the forefront of my thoughts when I had to seriously ask myself, “What the hell was I going to do?” I lucked out with the fact that my father owned a marketing and advertising firm. He offered to let me intern there and said he’d teach me the business and let me develop skills and knowledge of design. And soon I was in love with graphic design and visual communication.
I knew I wanted to go back to school to finish my degree and learn as much as I could. So after looking and applying to numerous art colleges, Watkins was obviously the best fit for me. If you’re considering Watkins as a school for you, I highly suggest you come visit.
Keep coming back for more posts, inspiring links, impressive design work, and more.
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