Mid-Winter Break

I didn't really do much over winter break, and I stayed home for most of the time. Very productive, I know~ However, I did finally get to go to Sake Sushi Restaurant and try their all-you-can-eat buffet after the constant urging of my friends. It was good. Here's a picture that I took:

Yum

Part of the reason why I didn't go out much was because it was really, really cold outside. Here's a picture I took of the snow. Isn't it pretty? 

Logo Reflection

What was the most challenging aspect of creating your logo design? How did you overcome the challenge?

♪ The most challenging aspect of creating my logo design was creating the font. Because the font I wanted to use ended up looking pixelated when I copy and pasted it into Illustrator, I decided to create the font myself by hand. This was difficult because I wasn't familiar with using Illustrator, but also because every time I created a letter, especially the "e," it would look different, so I had to recreate them many times before I was satisfied with the way they looked. I think I overcame the challenge by just being patient and continuing to create the letters.


What is the most successful aspect of your logo design?
♪ I think the most successful aspect of my logo design was the logo that I created! Despite it being a challenging process, I like the way that it turned out. I think it looks better than the typeface that I originally wanted to use, haha. I also like how there is a sense of unity with my logo, with the small leaf designs, the lettering, the colors, and the plant bringing everything together.

Presentation Board

Art in NYC ♪

I visited the Museum of Jewish Heritage. They didn't allow photography, so I looked up the exhibit on the museum's website and found pictures:

                  

                                        

This piece of artwork is called the Garden of Stones and opened to the public on September 17, 2003. It can be see from almost every floor of the museum. The piece is outdoors, so there weren't any others around it. It is a living memorial garden, where trees grow from stones. This exhibit drew my attention because it looks very simple, but has a powerful message once you understand the story. The garden was planted by the artist, Holocaust survivors, and their families. I think it's trying to express the passage of time, as the garden will grow and change as you revisit it. I think it also represents the passage of time since the Holocaust, but despite the tragedy the garden will continue to grow. I love the idea of having a permanent exhibit, but one that changes on it own. This exhibit was created by Andy Goldsworthy. Through research, I found out that he likes to use materials that he can't edit- mostly parts of nature. He often uses flowers, icicles, leaves, pinecones, stones, etc. to create his art. 

Typefaces

This is an example of script, because it looks more handwritten.This is appropriate for wrapping paper because it is meant to be cute and festive. Found on wrapping paper.

This is an example of a modern font. You can see that the letters have a vertical axis. Additionally, the letters have varying thickness in lines. Found on a Barnes & Noble bag.

The "citrus burst" and "eureka lemon & key lime" typefaces are both decorative, as they are meant for a title, and it would be difficult to read a long text in those fonts. The typefaces were meant to attract others. The "sunkist" typeface is an example of slab serif, because there are serifs at the top or bottom of the letters. Found on packaging.

This is an example of a decorative typeface, as the "hot" stands out, and is meant to be decoration. It would be hard to read this font if it was smaller, or if it was written in a paper. Found in Potbelly.

The typeface on my friend's phone is decorative, as we typically don't see fonts that are in the shape of a square. It was also meant for decoration, but is also simple and easy to read. 

The typeface on these stickers is sans serif, because there are no serifs on the top or bottom of the letters. Each letter has the same thickness, and is also very easy to read. The font is simple, and makes the sticker stand out, along with the sparkly colors.

If I Were a Font.... ♪

If I were to be a font, I would choose the font "Basic Title." I like how it's simple, and looks very modern.

I also like the Pokemon font because it's cool how the letters are different sizes and are uneven. I also like the cartoonish look of the typeface.

Green Team Q&A and Concept Board

♪  How did the club begin? What is the goal of the club?

The Green Team began as a student-led club. Its goal is to spread awareness of living green, preserving the environment, environmental issues, and growing food organically.

♪ What do you want the logo to represent?

I want the logo to represent community, teamwork, being green, and gardening.

♪ Why did you join the green team? What have you learned?

I joined the green team because I was always interested in learning about the environment and I thought it would be really cool to grow my own plants, vegetables, and herbs locally. I've learned to work together as a team as well as new ways to conserve energy and be environmentally friendly.

♪ What are 5 things you think of when you hear "green team" or "environment?"

I think of community, plants, farm, learning, and team.

♪ What colors do you think represent the club?

Green, blue, brown, silver.

Concept Board

Logos ♪

                                 

Although I personally don't use Firefox, I like the logo. I like how it's simple, but cute. Having the fox hugging the globe is to show that the browser is used worldwide, and has a large outreach. I also like how the fox's tail looks like flames, which connects to the name "firefox."

                                    

I'm not familiar with this logo, but I really like how the first letters of the name "Home Table House" are shaped. It's cool how the "h's" are shaped like chairs, and how the "T" is shaped like a table. It's simple, but clever.
                                        
I also really like this logo because it's simple and cute~ I wonder what the logo is for...