For this assignment I chose to start off kinda basic with the waking up part, but I wanted to capture waking up and going to work. Since I will be graduating soon I thought it would be fitting to make a audio story of the beginning of your day/ heading to work. All in all assignment was fun and good practice. I used FreeSound and found audios that suited what I was looking for, then put them all together using Audacity.
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Daily Create 1

Weekly Summary 3
This week commenced somewhat intimidating, but I felt more self-assured when finishing up the tasks as I advanced. The preliminary action involved setting my blog in order to confirm everything was correctly arranged prior to getting started on the assignments. My first focus was on Assignment Bank due to finding those tasks most gratifying. In this week, I picked three tasks related to visual/design: Creating a Tattoo For my Course Character, Creating a monocrome image for my course character and also making a gif. There was particular enjoyment in working on creating a tattoo for my course character. Since it gave a personal touch, allowed creative freedom or presented an amusing challenge. The Photoblitz challenge that lasted for twenty minutes proved to be engaging as well as quick-paced activity. I was given tasks like take a photo of a toy in action, or take a photo of a building. They all were completed by me very swiftly. It was a good exercise that made my brain work in creative ways while I performed efficiently. For the Daily Creates, this week observed me finishing three of them: such as ,my favorite sandwich, and second being an anti word cloud, and a technology post from past to present. My most liked one was anti word cloud because it was very unique, and also quite challenging. It pushed me to be more creative. Additionally, I put effort in interacting with my classmates on a larger scale through commentaries on their posts which formed part of my personal objectives for that week. I liked to get comments on my work and it happy for me to be involved in our class group. Also, I voted for the posts that were nice as one more approach of connecting with others’ jobs, finding many ideas from creativity of my classmates. When writing about what reflected in design was a learning moment because articles and videos showed me new ways of creating visuals. Even though not seeing myself as designer, looking at how design elements are divided interested me deeply. This gave-completely different view towards designing something important within business marketing i never deeply-thought about. This week was nice and I think I used my time in a good manner, arranging my work so that there is enough time to complete everything. Each week, my confidence grows more -both in finishing tasks and handling my blog. With greater knowledge of what should be done now, I’m eager for next week and intend to start even sooner.
Daily Create 3

Photoblitzer
photoblitzer 18:13
- Make a creative photo of paired opposites.
- Make a photograph of the front of a building.
- Find a printed newspaper and make a photo any way you like!
- Create an interesting photo that includes looking through one object to see another
- Take a photograph of a toy in action
- Smooth, rough, dirty, or wrinkled. Make a photo of hands that tell a story.
- Make a monochrome photo (monochrome doesn’t have to mean black and white)
Start Time : 6:31pm
Make a creative photo of paired opposites.

For the 1st task, I needed to make a picture of things that are opposite. So, I picked salt and pepper shakers. They have sharp contrast – not just in their colors but also in their flavors- although they blend together very well. I arranged them in such a manner that highlights the differences between them while still keeping it balanced. I enjoyed seeing how something very basic could obviously symbolize opposites and at the same time demonstrate their mutual support.
Create an interesting photo that includes looking through one object to see another

I ran around me house to find the first object, I had to snap a picture where you observe one item through another. I thought of using clear glass so that it can show the tiles on the wall at its back. The manner in which the glass warped or slightly altered the tiles made what was seen more captivating for my camera lens – it transformed an ordinary thing to something surely more special. I liked how it changed my perspective and made me see an ordinary scene in a new manner.
Take a photograph of a toy in action

I saw my dog was playing with her toy so I took a photo of her to capture the image above to complete this task. I needed to take a picture of a toy being used in action. So, I took the photo of my dog biting her beloved toy while she was on her bed. This was an enjoyable selection because it appeared genuine simply a natural instance where she is engaged in her favorite activity. This method was enjoyable and simple for accomplishing the task, as well as preserving a moment that seemed genuine.
Make a monochrome photo (monochrome doesn’t have to mean black and white)

In this task, I needed to make a monochrome photo. So, I picked a picture of myself playing golf with trees at the back for it. Taking out all colors made finer points in the picture more noticeable and imparted an ageless feel to the image. I was fond of its ability to establish a sharp contrast between myself and the backdrop, improving the dramatic effect and concentration of the scene. It was interesting how removing color could transform totally in the atmosphere of photograph.
Make a photograph of the front of a building.

I forgot I had a picture I took a while back that I like a lot, so I ended up using it. I needed to take a picture of the front side of a building, I ended up choosing one I already had because I liked it so much. So I selected the Capital D.C, as it is such an iconic structure and would be ideal for my task at hand. In particular, I aimed to seize its magnificence focusing on the columns and dome specifically. The balance and magnitude of the Capital truly caught my eye in the picture, and I appreciated how it emphasized its existence. It was pleasing to capture this famous building in a manner that brought out its details.
Smooth, rough, dirty, or wrinkled. Make a photo of hands that tell a story.

In this task, I needed to take photographs of hands that tell a story. So, I thought it would be interesting to use an image of my own hands. My goal was to showcase the texture and detail that mirror my struggles and accomplishments—maybe in the form of wrinkles or rough patches. By using my hands as subjects, I could narrate a unique narrative about how they’ve been moulded by time and activities carried out by them until now. The picture is not just showing the hands, but they also symbolize something – every line and sign speak of my personal adventure. I found it very touching to take this in a plain yet strong manner.
Find a printed newspaper and make a photo any way you like!
I know these task are not in order, I was scrambling to get everything done so I did the easier ones first.

For this last assignment, I could not find a printed newspaper anywhere, neither in my house or outside my neighbors. I instead had to look to the internet to help me complete this last task because there was no newspaper in sight. I decided to use this page because it talks about creativity, and how important it is. I chose it because it can relate to this course and how important creativity is when finishing your assignment’s or making your website your own.
End Time 6:52 pm

Say It Like The Peanut Butter

In this task, I was given instructions to make a GIF from any of my preferred movies. My choice fell on Spirited Away as it’s one movie that holds special place for me. To create the GIF, I employed Giphy.com and found the procedure quite simple and easy-going. The image selection came down to a character who has an identity tied with being silent and motionless not uttering words or shifting their gaze at all. For enjoyment, I have added a talking mouth and wild eyes to this. It is an entertaining method of demonstrating the character’s unusual actions, making them seem extremely animated and overdone.
The entire procedure was easy, but the concept behind it was enjoyable. It brought satisfaction to transform a sombre, controlled character by adding an unforeseen comical side. The outcome appeared as I thought an eccentric, overstated version of a usually serene and composed individual.
Color Changer

For my course character project, I picked an image from Drive since the film’s main character inspires my own. I was certain that something from Drive will be useful to me, though no specific picture initially came to mind. However, after some time spent on PisCart tweaking and adjusting different pictures, finally managed to tune it up right for how envision in the character creation.
At the beginning, I began with a color version. I moved towards green and blue shades to highlight the background. However, after adjusting settings for some time, I then chose to change it to black and white. The intense grey tones seemed suitable for portraying the mood that was intended my character gives an impression of fitting in a black-and-white movie; thus this modification felt more appropriate.
Editing was not difficult, but selecting the appropriate picture and mood took some more time. Eventually, in black and white shades, the backdrop appeared to be much dramatic – this brought about the depth I desired for in the image. To exhibit variation, I’ll show you original photo as well. Overall, the process was more about getting the right atmosphere than doing complex edits, and I’m happy with how it turned out.

Tattoos That Describe You

This tattoo is something the character I created Jack Cross would selected because it signifies all about him, his double life, his firm mentality and the burden of his history. The wolf stands for his self-reliance and capacity to steer through life without any companion; always quiet but aware, similar to how he is. His profession as a driver which requires constant forward movement with no time to look back at what’s passed away can be seen in the imagery of the road disappearing towards infinity. This is to remind that his route isn’t ever fixed, and there’s always a possibility for escape. The minor cross which hangs from the wolf’s teeth acts as most intimate part of the design. It signifies necklace given by his father which he lets himself retain as only thing from past. He holds it, but it does not have power over him. Jack doesn’t share about himself, yet this tattoo represents him instead. It is a calm indication—he’s like a solitary wolf, an individual constantly on the go who respects his history but rejects being labelled by it.
To make this tattoo, I first found base images everything I thought would symbolize jack. Then I searched up an image of what they might look like all together. I then used that image as a goal. I am taking a course this semester that is teaching out to use photoshop, so I thought it might be a good time to try and put pictures together. The colors of each picture are used to show different types of moods. Red (angry) Blue(sad) black (mischievous) yellow (happy) pink(loving). This process of creating a tattoo was simple enough since I had a base image it really just came down to changing the background colors.
Daily Create 2

Reflection

Before I talk about my reflection I want to say one of my favorite examples of digital art is for sure the Stranger Things title screen, the bold red outline with the all black back round really makes your feel like you are in the 80’s.
After I read these papers and watch videos, it becomes clear to me how much thinking is necessary for telling stories with pictures. Design not only deals with making things attractive—it’s about capturing attention, creating atmosphere, and forming initial thoughts even before someone reads a word or watches an image.
First look is very important. Whether we watch a film poster or the cover of any book, what we see first gives us an idea. Designers must manage both appearance and substance to ensure their work appears excellent while remaining faithful to the narrative. James Verdesoto explains in detail about movie posters, showing how colors, fonts and layouts collaborate to produce a specific atmosphere. If you have bold red lettering on white background? It is for Comedy movies. Dark blue tones and silhouettes? Thriller. These choices help people instantly get a feel for what’s coming.
A main lesson is the significance of having faith in your audience. A basic design principle: display a picture or use words, but no need for both. Using both can be compared to explaining too much about a joke—it removes its charm. Consider the memoir of Katharine Hepburn and biography of Marlene Dietrich: one depended on text as it centered around storytelling, while other utilized images to portray its visual emblem. This was straightforward yet efficient.
I too enjoy when design styles from the past come back in a new form. Old forms receive an updated touch, such as Vincent Gallo’s poster for The Brown Bunny that was inspired by European aesthetics of the 1950s and 60s. Even limitations on budget can trigger creative ideas, like how independent filmmakers use bright yellow because it is affordable but still attracts attention.
When I observe film posters from Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Ghana, it reminds me that not every place follows the design guidelines of Hollywood. These posters employ surprising methods which show us that design does not follow a certain pattern – it’s greatly influenced by culture, history, and creativity.
I think design revolves around balance merging art with business. It could be a book cover or film advert, the duty of a designer is to condense the essence of a narrative in an engaging image. This realization has changed my perception towards design completely and moving forward I am confident that I’ll be taking more notice of my surrounding visual world.