Reflection

Throughout GRA 217 I learned a lot about graphic design and typography, but what was really beneficial to me was rediscovering my love for design and allowing myself to be creative. I feel that I have spent college writing papers and reading textbooks that I forgot how much I loved to be artistic and create new things. By being in this class I felt like I understood more about myself in that I enjoy designing more than I do writing and definitely want to go into website or magazine design in the future. When I came into this class I was expecting to really like it because I've always been more of a visual person, but what surprised me was how fast I (and the class) was able to pick up InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. It is really important in the magazine industry to have knowledge of these softwares so using them throughout the semester will be very beneficial in future jobs/internships. What I learned/discovered while apart of this class, however, would be my own design aesthetic. Minimalism, black and white, and hints of color have turned out to be what I like designing the most and have incorporated into all of my projects. The idea that less is more will really stay with me.