FMX Blog #1

I created my own logo to put on my business cards to reflect my brand identity and serve as a symbol of my personal "brand" . The design of the cards is minimal istic , with a neat and symmetrical aesthetic . The cards feature my logo , contact information , and other personal information . My cards are a great way for me to make a positive first impression and help others get to know me better . This project was fun because I liked being able to go to the past and take work I have done from another project (my personal logo) and implement it in a different way for this project.

  For this project we were to create a postcard using InDesign. I chose to use images of Tampa because that is where I consider to be my home for now . Through my project , I ’ ve tried to capture the beauty and vib ran cy of this city . I used Adobe In Design to bring together a range of elements such as fonts , colours , and pictures that show the unique character of Tampa . I wanted to show how much I enjoy living here and how much I appreciate its culture and its people . It is my hope that this post card will inspire others to explore the city through the photos i used

  This animation is an exploration in motion and color . The motion of the basketball as it moves through space and time is a representation of energy as it is released resulting in a graceful culmination as the basketball finds its home in the hoop . The colors used in the animation work in concert with the motion of the ball , creating a visual sym phony of movement and vib ran cy . The project was very difficult to figure out where to position each part of the image and how many frames to use etc... but once I got the hang of it I could figure out where everything needed to be.

 Video 1:  https://youtu.be/RXRT3dHu6_o This video is a very long and in-depth video to help begenners learn to use the platform. Something that might be hard to learn to use is its complex "object - oriented workflow" , which can make it hard if you are new to the program . On the other hand , something interesting about In Design is its ability to work with other Adobe applications like Photoshop and Illust rator , which makes it a great choice for experienced graphic designers . Video 2: https://youtu.be/7VpAisbfldI Some of the more complex tasks , such as creating specific page layouts or working with master pages , can take some time to learn . However , the learning curve seems to be worth it as In Design can be used to create very professional print documents or PDF s . One of the most interesting features of In Design is its ability to integrate with other Ado...