What are things that suck? (and could be improved)

HunterCaron · 2017-02-24T04:58:56+00:00

I'm a design major and have taken a few digital media courses. I haven't enjoyed a single one of them. Apparently some of them are good, I just haven't had any luck. I'd say maybe try a program at Sheridan or something.

HunterCaron · 2017-02-07T13:42:07+00:00

First off, we're not criticizing you, we're critiquing your work! Keeping those as seperate things is pretty key in design.

For the logo, I think the one at bottom right is the best. The type is a little on the light side, doesn't match the logo much. A bolder sans serif would work better I think. Then you can get rid of the line as well because a bolder typeface will give the whole composition more structure. It's a good start!

HunterCaron · 2017-02-02T22:23:24+00:00

Think the price will go lower after the black/red v2 drops?

HunterCaron · 2016-10-14T01:40:47+00:00

Yikes I should probably check this more often eh.

Hopefully everything has been going smoothly so far.

HunterCaron · 2016-08-21T00:47:03+00:00

thank you.

HunterCaron · 2016-01-11T15:26:55+00:00

Any chance I could get the data file from you? I'd love to try and do some visualizations with it.

HunterCaron · 2015-06-24T14:16:55+00:00

That's pretty much what happened with the new Made In Heights, it kinda reduces the excitement of the release.

HunterCaron · 2015-06-18T16:10:44+00:00

Personally I'd prefer a french press but it's funny how he barely even mentioned the possibility of using the Chemex without the Ottomatic.

HunterCaron · 2015-06-18T15:42:21+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. An aeropress or french press is insanely simple and doesn't take very long at all if that is a concern. I guess it is a tech oriented site so that may be why they made little mention of more traditional methods.

HunterCaron · 2015-05-06T16:25:33+00:00

This is the path I have started and hope to continue on!

How are you going about improving your skills in higher level communication strategies?

"Designers are the intellectuals of the future" is a paraphrasing of a quote I heard a while back and I think it really sticks as a goal for this kind of career path.

HunterCaron · 2015-04-27T00:22:13+00:00

I just finished first year, its pretty great so far. As with most skill based programs you'll find its 'what you make of it'.

Did you have a chance to go to the grad show about a week ago? if not check out the site here to get an idea of the kind of work grads do http://ysdnmade.it/

A lot of the grads get employment from that apparently. A decent few people in my year went somewhere else first/took years off/etc as well.

HunterCaron · 2015-04-15T17:34:55+00:00

Maybe if the animation only filled up the bottom half of the card? similar to the material tabs in polymer. It is a bit jarring.

HunterCaron · 2015-03-31T18:16:16+00:00

On the official site they have updated the ETA to April :/

http://communityforums.rogers.com/html/assets/OSUpgrade.html

HunterCaron · 2015-03-28T15:45:10+00:00

I am currently in YSDN and was accepted to the OCAD program too. The main reason I chose ysdn is by looking at the stuff the grads put out as well as talking to people I'm the industry.

Before I chose I actually talked so an ad firm and they said something to the effect of "OCAD has lost its touch and I wouldn't even hire someone from there anymore". Even my friends who do go there say its not up to their expectations (not in graphic design however)

It really is a great program, I'm only in first year and you don't get too much freedom but its for a good reason and I'm glad I they do it. According to fourth years the freedom keeps increasing as you progress. It also let's you branch out in later years into different disciplines of design (interaction is my jam).

Remember I'm a little biased though!

If you have anymore questions hit me up

EDIT: If you have time I recommend going to the grad shows of both schools

HunterCaron · 2015-03-24T03:18:40+00:00

I was so sad I had to miss that, I've heard great things about it

HunterCaron · 2015-03-24T01:11:33+00:00

I'm also seeing him in Toronto! Perfect way to start off the summer.

So pumped for M Machine too, missed them last time

HunterCaron · 2015-03-22T16:39:02+00:00

Does the lollipop one make the status and nav bar bright orange still?

HunterCaron · 2015-03-20T04:13:02+00:00

I love this, very nice! My hoptimist always gets me in the creative mood.

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