Using enthusiasm to tell stories.
In a recent journalism assignment I was asked to report on a topic of my choosing and create a short video to tell the story. Well, I love photography. It has put most of my other hobbies on a back shelf. I chose to share about a very special camera, the Ricoh GR 16.2 megapixel…
Documentaries capture attention!
A good documentary film tells a very special type of story in a way that no other medium can. They share a fantastic tale, but the best thing about the story is that major elements are based on real-life events. When done correctly, we relate and buy into these stories with a much deeper connection…
Analyzing online shopping experiences.
November 5th, 2021. This post discusses experience analysis in the process of buying a product on Amazon.com’s mobile app. What are my expectations? What is the source of those expectations? Amazon Corporation has focused on the customer experience from the beginning when they were primarily an online book reseller. As the internet shopping platform has…
Briefly talking about key elements for being Creative.
Have you ever wondered how the most successful artists, designers, musicians, and other creative people produce so much work at mastery level? I’ve often asked myself “what’s their secret?” Well, it could be luck, connections, being discovered, working tirelessly for years on end, making a deal with the devil or…Drinking 3 Redbulls a day? Just…
The Creative Process
As an illustrator, designer, and photographer, I draw on things I see and have a haphazard mental notebook – which if it were an actual notebook would have random ideas in only the loosest semblance of order, either chronological or topical. To get started, I have to get in front of the canvas, ignore my…
Is that a fact, Jack?
When I was fourteen years old, one of my friends who had a personal computer told me about something called a “google”. I had no idea what he was talking about, so I asked. He explained that it’s a thing on his computer where you can look up anything. ANYTHING?! I asked. “Yes, as long…
To get the right answers, we need to ask the right questions.
I recently posted a poll on social media to find out what my followers thought about various food choices. While I did get responses, the responses were short and often only one word. That’s fine for a fun poll of social media acquaintances but not for in-depth research. My discovery is that to find out…
A new vision for 2021
Looking forward to 2021 and wrapping up a great second term at #WSU and had a great experience building work for my 2021 Portfolio in #Com210. We did some fun and challenging projects, I got excellent feedback from my classmates and instructor, and I’m ready to show off the work. Please let me know your…
Retro Gaming is Cool!
“Fury Street Game Loot” Based on 1980’s street brawler video games and pop culture, these flat icons are designed to signify trophies from gaming dues paid. The series is designed to be modular for future addtions. The colors have a retro feel that is fun and exciting. No cheat codes were used in designing these…
Spaceship Earth
“There’s No Place Like Home” What started with a boring landscape photo became this story about how humanity looks to spaceships and distant stars for hope yet we are riding on the best designed spaceship possible. This digital collage includes several photos and inspiration from 1980’s style movie posters. The lighting adjustments, type treatments, and…
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