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Inclass project for April 29th

We’re going to analyze and intretpret data from the UN.  By selecting 4 or 5 countries and comparing two or more indicators from that country, what conclusions can you draw.

You are to use data from http://data.un.org
Create graphs in either Excel or Illustrator
Put everything together on one sheet and finish your presentation in Illustrator
This is due […]

Inclass Assignment

We are going to create a small flyer or advertisement using only color as the design element. There shouldn’t be any other distracting elements other than the different colors to highlight the important parts

Open Adobe Illustrator
Create a small flyer or ad for a birthday party - include name, location, what to bring, etc.
Use only […]

Class Notes

Class notes and links from Thursday, March 13th.

The Typographic Expression of Anger
Hand drawn alphabet
Forget the film, watch the titles
Typographic fonts of the year
Designs of Nik Ainsley

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Class notes

Class links and notes from Tuesday, March 11.

Time’s State of the Union address
Dave Shea’s typography slides

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Class Notes

Class notes and links from Thursday, February 28.

Pulse of Uncertainty - NYT
Daft hands
Song Charts

The Clash
The Beatles
Elvis Presley
The Talking Heads
Bob Marley
Daft Punk

Homework: Create two different song charts of your own based on songs you like. Post them on your blog with a short explaination.

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Class Notes

Class links from Tuesday, February 26th.

- Classifying fruit
Social networking around the world
Ebb and flow of box office receipts
What is graphic design? - Veerle contest winners