Today I watched the talk given by Wilson Miner, a designer and web developer based in San Francisco. He has successfully developed many designs for huge, global projects including Facebook, Apple and is currently a designer at Stripe, a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. The talk recommended to us by our lecturers, which […]
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Typography in everyday life
There are so many varieties of typography, everywhere you go, whether it’s for a walk around the city or on your break in the kitchen. Here are some photographs of the typography that has stood out to me today. My favourite style is undoubtedly the gin bottles, with this classic, elegant style. I am very […]
IxD101 – My Manifesto
What are manifestos? Defining ‘Manifesto’… “A written statement of the beliefs, aims and policies of an organisation, especially a political party.” What is the purpose of having a manifesto? The purpose of having a manifesto is to convey three things… Intent Views Motivation By conveying each thing, it gives you the opportunity to confirm […]
IxD101 – Point, Line and Plane
From observing many different artists and designers over the past few days, I have come to realise that limiting yourself to one element is the most progressive way to make your designs professional. There is no need to overcomplicate. One example of a UX designer who stick to minimalism is called Josh Worth, who designed […]
IxD102 – My typeface choice – Futura
Typography Background knowledge… In typography, a ‘Type Specimen’ refers to any presentation of a certain typeface to showcase its design and/or use. Type specimens are collectable objects– archived, and used as inspiration or reference. They are used as evaluation tools, and as detailed catalogues and specifications Specimens are used by designers to assess the quality and […]