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http://designorati.com/photoshop/2007/photoshop-cs3-will-split-into-two-versions-for-consumers/

This article on designorati.com is all about how the new Photoshop CS3 is going to have two separate versions- one for professionals and one for "other" consumers just interested in tweaking photos and messing around with software. Of course, there is price difference in the two programs, as the one for consumers has far less capabilities and components than that for the professionals. In addition, though, I think it is interesting to look at which capabilities are available for consumers versus professionals, especially because I doubt anyone actually uses all components to the program-just because there is so much that can be done. Anyways, the article is good, so check it out!

Response

Today I thought that what I will call "Paper Packages" were extremely exciting. I think that it is interesting that despite how many different ways a company can go about displaying their product, that this somewhat "old-fashioned" approach of shipments was exciting. After all, everyone loves getting free things and flipping through different colors and textures to actually feel the paper they may choose to purchase. I had no idea that the process of production and choosing paper still was in such a process of physical pamphlets and delivered packages. I really liked the materials and supplements that we received today and think that it was really fun to look through them! Plus, they make for great scrapbook paper:)-- just kidding

Designs

This week while designing for our websites I have thought a great deal about perceptions and what types of things can be inferred simply through design. I designed my website with bright pink and black, with various shades of pink as a color palette and white accents, which I think is pretty, but after looking at my site, realized it looked very similar to something a 13-year-old girl would probably create. Of course, as I am not 13, I am a little bit disturbed my the type of personality that my website conveys. Besides not being completely satisfied with my design anyway, I am going to redesign my website. Hopefully it will look better and more accurately display my personality as well as design!

You can check out my website so far at www.missouri.edu/~sjtf3/page2.html

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This article on designorati.com is about the new slogan for photoshop- "See What's Possible." The article is interesting in itself but was especially interesting to me today after class and the logo discussions. As we each put together logos for the convergence sequence, we were forced to consider the "image" or overall concept that we want to relay with such a simple symbol or image. The concept of a logo somewhat parallels the concept of a slogan in that both need to be clear, concise, and catchy while explaining an entire product identity. The article seemed relevant...so check it out!


http://designorati.com/photoshop/2007/see-whats-possible%e2%84%a2-photoshops-new-slogan/

Response

Today's class discussion about Meredith and the publishing class designs made me think about how each role and position in producing a magazine is personal yet only one part in a long process. Although I do not necessarily want the other students to tear apart my design or borrow several different aspects of different designs to collaborate into one, it is easy to see why they would prefer such an option. Of course, if I were publishing a magazine, I would want to put together all of the strong visual elements from different designs. It is just interesting to consider their perspective versus my own in that I come from a completely different stance in that I have put effort into my design but I am not as invested in the "overall" package as the other students might be. I look forward to seeing how the discussions go and seeing how the final products turn out!

Designs

This is my final design for the 3/15 cover. I have finally come to like this cover, although I am not completely pleased because I feel as though it could be more brilliant, or perhaps inventive. I had a very difficult time with this design, partially because I had high hopes for myself and partially because of the subject matter. I really wanted the design to correctly convey the information yet be compelling and interesting as well. I do like the end product, I like the stark nature of the cover and feel as though it does relay the correct message, I just wish that it was a little more exciting.

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I am keeping up with designorati.com. This article is discussing how a web-hosted version of photoshop is going to be released in the next 3-6 months. This would be interesting because if could pave the way to other software being offered in the same way and it would allow everyone access to photoshop at anywhere there is internet access. This would just give an alternate way to access your work and give extra options for convenience. It's a pretty good article, but that is pretty much all it says...check it out for yourself!



http://designorati.com/graphic-design/news-111/2007/photoshop-anywhere-web-hosted-version-to-debut-in-3-6-months-2/

Response

After sitting through the poy session I realized how quickly images are canned. But also, I noticed how photographs must either capture extreme emotion or have great impact to be given more than one second of deliberation. This was somewhat expected, as I learned through judging the regional magazines, but it was interesting to see what each judge deemed to be worthy of awards. After all, photography as in any art form is extremely subjective and very personal, so although it can be agreed upon that some photos stand out versus others, photos are generally difficult to judge based on certain criteria. I found it interesting that some photos, even if one or two judges felt strongly about it, might not place at all, whereas some photos that none seemed quite as passionate about would place because of the general acceptance of being a nice shot. Overall, I just enjoyed watching the whole deliberation and judgment process and, of course, loved looking at all of the wonderful photography!

Designs

Here is one of my ideas for the cover design of the 3/15 issue. I am designing for the screen dept. story about the new "obsession" with Irish gangs and mobsters. I tried to create a cover that conveys the image of a mobster with a somewhat timid Irish theme. I did not want to overdo the Irish aspect and make the cover really "St. Patrick-ish" b/c I feel like it would lose the mobster feel. Any suggestions you guys have would be helpful... the images still need work it is somewhat pixelated.