I watched this video for the first time a couple of months ago and I was shocked. I feel as though I have two very different emotions towards the information that is being portrayed. While part of me is proud of this country and a lot of the advances we have made, the other part is dusgusted by what we have become. We are supposed to be the most advanced and priveledged area in the world, and our children are getting the lowest test scores, and very far behind in school. Although we at one time might have been progressing fast enough to be more successful than the rest of the world, things have changed now and if we are not careful we could be completely destroyed by countries like China. This information really resonated with me, mainly because of the graphics and in the simple was that it was illustrated. It let the words, facts, and statistics speak for themselves but also gave the viewer visual information that helped them to understand the importance of the information being displayed. This is a great example of how a visual representation like this, can be much more powerful than a newspaper. It gives the viewer a more personal and meaningful interpretation.

Still working on getting my final movie on my blog...

Larry Lessig Video

Larry Lessig is "the Net's most celebrated lawyer," and in this talk he discusses John Phillip Sousa's, celestial copyrights and the "ASCAP cartel," in conjunction with the argument for reviving our creative culture. This video talks about the a world with harsh copyright laws, and a world without it, and how we need to meet somewhere in the middle. There must be some fair way to allow people to re-create or use the work of others in order to create something better, or to work from it in order to learn. It could also be used as a form of entertainment and humor, and crediting their material to the creator, than it doesn't seem as though there should be a problem. Just like in most situations where there is a unequal balance of power and judgement, companies and creators need to learn to become more relaxed about their laws. They should realized that the use of their products and ideas for entertainments sake, will only bring them more publicity, and help them market themselves. I understand that they want their creations to fall under the same copyright laws that have protected them in the past, but in changing time you must learn to evolve. This evolution can only help. This video was very interesting, it really made me consider another side to the copyright issue, and that letting someone use your work could be a positive move.

Here is my movie, i am still working on the timing, and the ending. So let me know what you think!

All of the type in the sky images were very interesting, I really liked this one, it is just such a unique way to look at typography. It completely changes my thoughts on what typography is, and makes me want to explore more unconventional ways of creating type.
The site entitled "Lettering Grows in Brooklyn was also very interesting, because it shows that type can be found all around us. It is all over old buildings and signs, and we have to look closely for powerful typographic images in our everyday lives. The most exciting type can be found in residential areas, walk-ups and tenement buildings. This site goes on to show specific buildings that have great examples of type on them. I loved the Syrup of Figs, signs because although very worn down and almost illegible, it has so much character and really shows the vibrancy that is hidden in this city. I also really liked the sign for 400 Clinton Ave., the most interesting thing is that at the time that it was made it did not fit it, it was unique and different which makes it beautiful, and worth still observing today.
This is a great site because it really made me consider the type that can be found everywhere on campus, and especially in downtown Lawrence. The type really helps to show the historical background of a building, and give it a lot of character.

Design Matters

I really just toured the entire sterling brands site, and found a lot of really cool information, and tips. They talk a lot about process and that you have to start out by understanding the trends and expectations of todays markets, then have to try to predict the future by creating something that can easily withstand the changing times. Then I went on to watch the design matters program. This a show hosted by Debbie Millman, and it is a truly opinionated and provocative internet talk radio show. She conveys her views about graphic design, branding and cultural anthropology. In the second episode she talks about her experience in Graduate School, she learned a lot but still remained a blonde. This episode talks about appearances the symbolism blonde-ness. She goes on to talk about symbols and how they relate to design.
The reason why I enjoyed listening to Debbie Millman, is because she gives a different approach to teaching about design. She relates to them to real life situations, her real life situations, she is not just lecturing on what is wrong and what is right in the world of design, which makes it much easier to follow and apply to my own designs.

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