Uncategorized – Jerome Johnson's DMA BLOG ../../../../johns370 Digital Media Arts college graduate, showing off what I can do!!! Wed, 22 May 2024 16:16:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 ../../../wp-content/uploads/sites/118/2024/05/cropped-pixelpen-32x32.jpg Uncategorized – Jerome Johnson's DMA BLOG ../../../../johns370 32 32 DMA363_Print Design Project 3_Mockup Design Project ../../../dma363_print-design-project-3/ Tue, 07 May 2024 20:21:14 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=135
1. What did you learn?
I learned how to make mockups, but also the design process within this project.
2. What was easy?
The easy part was the design process, it was simple, efficient, and fun coming up with the visual component of the project.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part was printing and making the mockup of the project. The cutting, folding, and shaping of the project was hard to make sure everything was organized so it was well presented.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I used higher quality images, also expanding on my sticker design and utilizing different concepts for sticker design.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
The professor could make a video demonstration of how to use the tools in the lab for printing.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply this knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios by utilizing system and structure which are significant aspects to the creative design. Although aesthetics are invaluable to a design, functionality coupled with readability is also important.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific material that helped me was researching materials on how pizza boxes are designed and how they are folded.
Stock vector design of boxes for pizza. Unwrapped box with layout elements and 3d presentation
]]> DMA363_Print Design Project 2_Printing Process ../../../dma363_print-design-project-2/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:08:00 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=124 Link: https://www.figma.com/design/1hGLt0Df6gTPfM0tZOrLJj/DMA363_Porject-2?node-id=10%3A29&t=BYsz4OST5RVJDHYc-1

1. What did you learn?
I learned more about the intricate and immersive world of the printing process on real world materials such as tee shirts.
2. What was easy?
The easy part was the design process, it was a very fun and exhilarating experience being able to make my designs and print them on real-world material.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part was the printing process. It was difficult to cut, shape, and finalize my designs on real world materials such as the tee shirt below.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I used higher quality images, also expanding on my sticker design and utilizing different concepts for sticker design.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
The professor could make a video demonstration of how to use the tools in the lab for printing.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply this knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios by utilizing system and structure which are significant aspects to the creative design. Although aesthetics are invaluable to a design, functionality coupled with readability is also important.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific material that helped me was studying and collaborating with my peers, bouncing off ideas and concepts that solidified my designs.
]]> DMA363_Print Design Project 1_Menu Design ../../../efwfw/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:11:30 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=112
1. What did you learn?
I learned how to construct menus, coloring and structure design, along with understand the importance of Adobe InDesign.
2. What was easy?
The easy part figuring out the color scheme and designs I wanted to be implemented in the menu.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part was executing those ideas on a new software that I was unfamiliar with. For these reasons, implanting those creative ideas with trying to make a vibrant, clear, plus concise menu was a difficulty.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I would have played more with ideas of menus and the possibilities that arise from not having a traditional menu.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have no suggestions at the moment of how the professor could improve the assignment for the next class.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply this knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios by utilizing system and structure which are significant aspects to the creative design. Although aesthetics are invaluable to a design, functionality coupled with readability is also important.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific reading that helped me was in class videos because the information in the videos I used as reference for this project.
]]> DMA370_Project 3_Game App Design ../../../dma370-project-3/ Fri, 05 May 2023 19:38:00 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=104 Link:https://www.figma.com/design/948BILMpiJ4xbzm6rgzGMS/Project-3_GAME-DESIGN?node-id=0%3A1&t=BYsz4OST5RVJDHYc-1

1. What did you learn?
I learned how mobile games are created and how we navigate the limitations of the mobile devices to make the game.
2. What was easy?
The easy part utilizing my previous design from the class. Since, I already had the website laid out in Figma.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part trying to make components, variants, and auto layout for the game. Since, it was tricky making everything a component, variant, or using auto layout to make sure everything looked right.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I would have asked for more help with understanding the limitations of mobile devices.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have no suggestions at the moment of how the professor could improve the assignment for the next class.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply this knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios by utilizing how design and user interface experience go hand in hand. And the coding that allows for these user interfaces to both function and be aesthetically pleasing.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific reading that helped me was in class videos because the information in the videos I used as reference for this project.
]]> DMA370_Project 2_Website Design ../../../dma370-project-2/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:28:55 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=98 Link:https://www.figma.com/design/ocXkvHvdwp0rAGvc6lESek/Lab3-project2starter?t=BYsz4OST5RVJDHYc-1

1. What did you learn?
I learned information about coding and how coding can create the user interfaces we use. Furthermore, the limitations and different types of coding there were from JavaScript to CSS.
2. What was easy?
The easy part utilizing my previous design from the class. Since, I already had the website laid out in Figma.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part trying to transfer the Figma design into the language of coding. And, keeping up with the variations of code and what are they used for.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I would have asked for more help with understanding the language and other various complexities that came with coding.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have no suggestions at the moment of how the professor could improve the assignment for the next class.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply this knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios by utilizing how design and user interface experience go hand in hand. And the coding that allows for these user interfaces to both function and be aesthetically pleasing.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific reading that helped me was in class videos because the information in the videos I used as reference for this project.
]]> DMA370_Project 1_Music Player App ../../../dma370-project-1/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:51:43 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=91 Link:https://www.figma.com/design/UoITeq88bIaSwLQ7FhK3W8/DMA370-Project1?node-id=1%3A2&t=BYsz4OST5RVJDHYc-1

1. What did you learn?
I learned how to utilize and effectively compose colors and structure to create a music player.
2. What was easy?
The easy part coming up with the color scheme and creating the design system.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part was applying that design system and utilizing those color schemes in order to produce an effective music player.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I had a planned idea or method of what I desired to do for this project so it could appear more solidified.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have no suggestions at the moment of how the professor could improve the assignment for the next class.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply my knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios to produce effective visual communication that utilizes good colors, components, variants and themes.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific reading that helped me was in class videos because the information in the videos I used as reference for this project.
]]> Project 2_Spot Illustrations, Space Theme ../../../project-2-digital-illustration/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:57:02 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=81 Link:https://www.figma.com/design/hhb4mzl6QVmcVFEDF8kNuG/Project-2-Spot-Illustration?node-id=0%3A1&t=BYsz4OST5RVJDHYc-1

1. What did you learn?
I learned how to effectively and efficiently convey ideas visually with spot illustrations.
2. What was easy?
The easy part coming up with the theme and spot illustrations I wanted to do.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part was consistency in all my spot illustrations. Trying to make sure all my spot illustrations had the same style.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I had a planned idea or method of what I desired to do for this project so it could appear more solidified.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have no suggestions at the moment of how the professor could improve the assignment for the next class.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply my knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios to improve the visual communication so that people who see my work can get a vivid, clear, and coherent understanding of what I’m trying to convey in a matter of seconds. Also, to decide which colors and typography I need before I start.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific reading that helped me was in class videos because the information in the videos I used as reference for this project.
]]> Project 2_Interactive Design ../../../project-2-interactive-design/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:51:54 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=78 Link:https://www.figma.com/design/vDx0rBRR1kATrWOXtFO6xh/Project-2_Interaction-Design?t=BYsz4OST5RVJDHYc-1

1. What did you learn?
I learned the process of constructing and establishing websites and the differences of User Interface design of the mobile versus the desktop
2. What was easy?
The easy part was utilizing the color scheme and being able to make the aesthetic of the website and mobile versions.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part was producing the functionality of the mobile and desktop, and making an idea for what the project should be.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I had a planned idea or method of what I desired to do for this project so it could appear more solidified.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have no suggestions at the moment of how the professor could improve the assignment for the next class.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply my knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios to improve the visual communication so that people who see my work can get a vivid, clear, and coherent understanding of what I’m trying to convey in a matter of seconds. Also, to decide which colors and typography I need before I start.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific reading that helped me was in class videos because the information in the videos I used as reference for this project.
]]> Project 1_Digital Portrait, Photo Rasterize ../../../project-1-digital-illustration/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:50:05 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=73

project1B_johns370.psd

1. What did you learn?
I learned how we can use the tools and elements in adobe photoshop and illustrator to produce portraits.
2. What was easy?
The easy part was coming up pictures and finding pictures of who I wanted to make a portrait of.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part was figuring out which method to use and what elements of design I can use to bring out the best portrait.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I had a planned idea or method of what I desired to do for this project so it could appear more solidified.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have no suggestions at the moment of how the professor could improve the assignment for the next class.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply my knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios to improve the visual communication so that people who see my work can get a vivid, clear, and coherent understanding of what I’m trying to convey in a matter of seconds. Also, to decide which colors and typography I need before I start.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific reading that helped me was in class videos because the information in the videos I used as reference for this project.
]]> Project 1_To Do List App ../../../project-1-interactive-design/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:45:32 +0000 https://comdma.com/johns370/?p=66 https://www.figma.com/file/LHyvTSnY17BAY1cupEgxHW/DMA217-project-1?node-id=18%3A6

1. What did you learn?
I learned how apps are made and the fashion of UI design.
2. What was easy?
The easy part was coming up with the idea(s) for a TODO app and how it will function.
3. What was challenging?
The challenging part was to execute said idea and produce an effective and efficient TODO app.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could improve if I collaborated with my peers for their feedback about my TODO and its functionality.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have no suggestions at the moment of how the professor could improve the assignment for the next class.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I would apply my knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios to improve the visual communication so that people who see my work can get a vivid, clear, and coherent understanding of what I’m trying to convey in a matter of seconds. Also, to decide which colors and typography I need before I start.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The specific reading that helped me was in class notes because the information in the presentations I used as reference for this project.
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