Jaiden's Blog

Jaiden O’Brien   Sean Brennan   FMX 210-3   October 30, 2024   Throughout class, I explore a variety of ideas and perspectives that have surfaced over the past week, offering new insights into key course topics. By critically analyzing relevant comments and examples, I aim to convey a clear main idea that captures my growing understanding. This blog post not only shows my engagement with the material but also reflects a deep comprehension of the assignments, providing a thoughtful examination of the themes that I have met.   This week, we started exploring Adobe Photoshop, a software I had no prior experience with. I approached this introduction with curiosity rather than intimidation, especially compared to my first encounters with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Photoshop is a powerful tool for image editing, and mastering its layers feature is essential for any beginner. This guide  walk ed me  through the basics of how layers work, some quick...

  Jaiden O’Brien   Sean Brennan   FMX 210-3   October 22, 2024     As this class progresses and moves forward , I've had the chance to work on a project focused on creating a publication about the history of coffee. I learned to use Adobe InDesign effectively to design a project by following a comprehensive twenty-two-minute tutorial. I enjoyed experimenting with the various swatches and paragraph styles , as the tutorial provided a great explanation of these tools. This project enhanced my skills with key design tools and techniques, such as layout design, typography, and image integration. I also gained a deeper appreciation for accuracy and attention to detail, which allowed me to create visually compelling pages that convey information effectively. Additionally, I recognized the significance of storytelling in design by exploring captivating narratives into the visual elements . With this, I was able to develop a cohesive and engaging outcome. ...

  Jaiden O’Brien   Sean Brennan   FMX 210-3   September 3, 2024   I have been on an exciting journey of learning and developing with Adobe Illustrator over the past four weeks. It has been thrilling as well as challenging for someone lacking in graphic design experience to start creating vector-based artwork. This blog post reflects my experiences, projects, and design processes, as well as the significant improvements I've achieved along the way.   I picked up the basic principles of Illustrator. With a range of tools and settings, at first it was overwhelming. But first, I became familiar with the workspace and played with colors, shapes, and basic tools such as the s hape b uilder and p en tools. In my early illustrations, I mostly created simple geometric shapes and tried figuring out how to arrange them into complex forms. Being comfortable using the tools provided an obstacle in this instance. To further develop my understanding, I undertook exe...