Seriously...what is design?? :(

Design is a form of non verbal communication. It is so powerful that it alters the way we live and think today. It guides us in the way we act and behave in society. It can mean many things to different people, it is open for interpretation for those with creative minds. There is no word that can fully describe what design is...

SUPERBOWL

Yet another Superbowl just passed, number 42 to be exact. Even though it was an upset to see the Patriots lose the commercials seemed to uplift my spirit. This years commercials for the Superbowl were in my opinion hilarious. Although there were too many movie trailers there were still enough to compensate for them. The commercials for Superbowl are beginning to attract more and more people to this eventful night. People are starting to not only watch the Superbowl not only for the game but just to see the commercials. Much like the years before the commercials this year followed the same comedic theme. Not only were the commercials humorous they were very thought out and designed spectacularly. 

One of the commercials I really enjoyed was the commercials for the new Audi R8. Not only did I like this commercial for the car but its conceptual idea was brilliant. Audi based this commercial around the Godfather, the scene showed an old man waking up in a greasy state and at the end of his bed was the grill of his prize possession car "his love". This was not a great idea to tie in with their new release but it also gave the new R8 a very aggressive and edgy feel. Another one of my favorite's of this years Superbowl was Pepsi's commercial with Justin Timberlake. Not only was it nice to see Justin getting thrown around I thought it tied in very well at the end. Its whole concept with every sip to get closer to the prizes was ingenious. Even though I think they have used this before I thought the commercial was very strong.

With all of that said I thought this years Superbowl commercials were done very well. There was a wide variety, from comedic to sexual. All commercials would have grasp the attention of anyone that night and that is what they are meant to do. In my opinion I think the commercials are a what raise the Superbowls ratings. There are many football fans out their but when your team isn't in the bowl you end up watching it for these award winning commercials.Watch the two here... 

Audi R8 -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_sshN-URJY

Pepsi -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dprQVQ3wOU

WiiHAB

For all those who love the Wii you should love it more. The Wii is not only helping you bring enjoyment to your life but it is also helping people get rehabilitated. Yes it is true places in Missouri, Illinois, and North Carolina are using the Nintendo Wii to help people recover faster. They use the Wii in their physical therapy routines to regain muscle movements. This goes to show that video games aren't so bad for you after all. The next time you play with your Wii remember to tell people its not just a game, its a game that improves your physical heath. 

Facebook & Apple

Does any body else find it crazy how big Facebook has gotten. Not only has it created one of the most popular websites online but it has already gotten Apple to use them in their commercials to promote their product. I think that Apple is smart for doing this because I do believe it will bring up their sales. People are hooked on Facebook and they can't live without it. Now that Apple has advertised their product with the ability to go on Facebook people will not just want it but need it. Please post how you feel about this topic, I would love to hear your input.

Watch the commercial here! http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vKi0NuYgGxA

designer Responsibilities??

Do Designers have Responsibilities??

As a designer I feel that we have many responsibilities. I feel that not only do we have to design the piece to look appealing to the viewers eye but also convey a message and be able to either inform or communicate to the viewers.  Every piece that a designer creates is always going to have its own style and be seen in many different ways by many different people. But to have a piece that not only looks good and is able to communicate to others is a designer’s responsibility.

print MEDIA

What Print do you consume??

The print that I usually consume is magazine, books, handouts at school and flyers/coupons. Some of these include magazines like Transworld, HUCK, and Applied Arts, books that are usually design based or biography’s and the rest are just the usual in class handouts and coupons you get in the mail. The majority of my reading comes from a digital media “the world wide web” its much easier and faster to find what you want and what you are interested in.  Even though it is easier I still do enjoy hands on reading.

How Will Design Change Print Media??

The biggest thing that design will do to Print Media is in a digital matter.  The reason why digital will be the thing to change print media is because it is much faster and more accessible then print media.  With digital media people are able to transport information and access information at the click of a button…instead of a seal, lick and wait. With digital media people are able to access information to the minuet where as with only print media they would have to wait overnight to hear late breaking information. Digital media is also a way for us to consume resources that aren’t necessary to use/waste. With digital media it is a way for us to save paper and help the environment. The design world is changing the media and will continue to change the media. It is going to continue to evolve into bigger and better things. Some that people will like and some that people may not enjoy…there will always be change.

Will Print Die??

This question is hard to answer. In my opinion print media will not die. I feel that it will come to a point that it will slow down drastically. Even though digital media like Internet has made a huge impact on print media already I feel that it will continue to. People enjoy being able to access information from where ever they are. Print media will continue to exist because people including me still like to purchase magazines and have something in their hands. Print will slow down though when the baby boomers and the generation below them begin to fade away. It is because of them that technology hasn’t taken over even more. They haven’t adjusted or learned how to use all of these technologies so they still need print media. Overall print media will not die but I feel it will slow down.