4 Replies to “Unit 2 – Activity 1 Blog – My Design Path”
Hi Sam,
Thank you for taking the time to review/comment on my post. Like you self starting can be a struggle, but once started, it becomes more and more exciting to progress forward, knowing the goal at the end. As for advice on approaching new equipment or tech… I do a lot of research before I make a purchase and I do often end up spending more on the equipment with the hopes I won’t have to replace the equipment for a decade…. One piece I would recommend for any designer/graphics artists is a Wacom Screen, they range in price but one that i purchased about ten years ago, is still heavily used and offers multiple ways to work – drawing/painting, etc. It is always a risk or big jump to determine what works best and I think any money spent on tech requires research so you know what you get and it will last.
Hope all is well
– Myrna
Hi Alisha,
Thank you so much for your comment and question. For feedback, I would say at the completion of each loop there is feedback, either from self, or a peer/colleague/ customer. Feedback definitely helps determine if I am on the right track or when I need to change direction, thank you for bringing this up as it is a necessary component to include.
– Myrna
Hi Myrna,
Beautiful optic of your design path. I agree with Alisha and her appreciation of how feedback loops play into your work. I think that often I don’t consider or recognize that these come into play often in design contexts.
I too have had to do a lot of self teaching. Do you ever feel hesitant to start? To be honest, I am not good at getting started. Do you have any advice on approaching a new equipment or tech?
Happy New Year Myrna!
Sam
Hi Myrna,
I love your visual representation of your process – you definitely have a gift for creating and graphic/visual design! I am intrigued to know whether you do a lot of collaborative projects, and also how much feedback loops might play into your work.
Thanks,
Alisha
Hi Sam,
Thank you for taking the time to review/comment on my post. Like you self starting can be a struggle, but once started, it becomes more and more exciting to progress forward, knowing the goal at the end. As for advice on approaching new equipment or tech… I do a lot of research before I make a purchase and I do often end up spending more on the equipment with the hopes I won’t have to replace the equipment for a decade…. One piece I would recommend for any designer/graphics artists is a Wacom Screen, they range in price but one that i purchased about ten years ago, is still heavily used and offers multiple ways to work – drawing/painting, etc. It is always a risk or big jump to determine what works best and I think any money spent on tech requires research so you know what you get and it will last.
Hope all is well
– Myrna
Hi Alisha,
Thank you so much for your comment and question. For feedback, I would say at the completion of each loop there is feedback, either from self, or a peer/colleague/ customer. Feedback definitely helps determine if I am on the right track or when I need to change direction, thank you for bringing this up as it is a necessary component to include.
– Myrna
Hi Myrna,
Beautiful optic of your design path. I agree with Alisha and her appreciation of how feedback loops play into your work. I think that often I don’t consider or recognize that these come into play often in design contexts.
I too have had to do a lot of self teaching. Do you ever feel hesitant to start? To be honest, I am not good at getting started. Do you have any advice on approaching a new equipment or tech?
Happy New Year Myrna!
Sam
Hi Myrna,
I love your visual representation of your process – you definitely have a gift for creating and graphic/visual design! I am intrigued to know whether you do a lot of collaborative projects, and also how much feedback loops might play into your work.
Thanks,
Alisha