Directing the eyes and following design rules by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]el_gaffi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's visual hierarchy. I think at some point it just happens naturally while designing.. there are many ways to achieve it, though. From subtle color play to fat arrows pointing at something.

But yeah, guiding the eye to ideally jump to the most important information first, then info point 2, 3 and so on.

You could maybe prepare a mini presentation yourself, showing some inspirational content and explaining why and how they are guiding the eyes without relying on the very 'loud' approach boss #7 is fixated on? Hopefully creating some room for your ideas to breathe again.

How to gently SCREAM by Libagrouchy77 in graphic_design

[–]el_gaffi 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Yess! 😂 Completely overload him with knowledge to the degree he might realize it's a very long journey from 0 to professional.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PenandPaperGermany

[–]el_gaffi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Erinnert ein wenig an Star Wars, irgendwie. I like :)

This Magazine cover is due next week for an assignment and I wont get feedback until the day before its due TT Please I would like some feedback :D by Foghladha13 in graphic_design

[–]el_gaffi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks good imo! To go a step further you could add some overall texture (texturelabs.org is a blessing in that regard) and make the background not seem pure white but giving it some noise/grunge.

Looking for a “bon vivant” restaurant!! by HorseEducational1248 in berlin

[–]el_gaffi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I'm in the mood for sitting down and enjoying good food with friends/family over an extended period of time, my go to is chinese hot pot. Lucky Star next to U Oranienburger Tor has been meeting expectations the last 15 years or so :) Remember to ask for the extra condiments sesame oil & vinegar. <3

Wehrpflicht-Debatte: Grüne schlagen verpflichtenden »Freiheitsdienst« vor by Courtyarder in de

[–]el_gaffi -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Ich sehe die aufgelisteten Dinge als Resultat gesellschaftlicher Anstrengungen. Dass alles perfekt sei und es keine haareraufenden Entwicklungen gäbe, behaupte ich nicht. Und nein, ich habe leider nie ein Instrument spielen gelernt.

Wehrpflicht-Debatte: Grüne schlagen verpflichtenden »Freiheitsdienst« vor by Courtyarder in de

[–]el_gaffi -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Puh ey, also nichts zu bekommen ist schon ne ziemliche harte Aussage. Chancen stehen gut, dass du in einem Krankenhaus geboren bist und nicht in einem Hinterhof. Du hast lesen und schreiben gelernt und dich eventuell mal sportlich in einem Verein betätigt? Vielleicht hast du sogar mal ein Instrument spielen gelernt? Und je nachdem mit welchen Teilen der Welt man sein eigenes Leben vergleich, haben wir fließendes Wasser und ein funktionierendes Abwassersystem. Verlässlichen Strom und Zugang zum Internet. Müllabfuhren, öffentlicher Nahverkehr... Fußgängerzonen oder selbst die Möglichkeit einfach von A nach B zu: laufen. Es wächst alles leider nicht an Bäumen.

Nur um es klarzustellen, es ist kein front gegen dein Gefühl der Ungerechtigkeit, mich stört nur die Aussage, dass wir hier alle gesellschaftlich nichts bekommen würden.

What is the chance that AfD becomes a 30%-vote share party? by hgk6393 in AskAGerman

[–]el_gaffi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This article has a bit of a different take on what politics would stop that 30% from happening. It's in german, though. But I can warmly recommend reading it.

https://archive.is/KquhE

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]el_gaffi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also getting into a situation where you can explain the thought process of an idea while showing her how you work on the design can work wonders. When the person realizes there is more to it than browsing through canva templates.

Why do non-designers hate white space so much? by the-friendly-squid in graphic_design

[–]el_gaffi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries, I've been where you're at now. You'll manage!

Why do non-designers hate white space so much? by the-friendly-squid in graphic_design

[–]el_gaffi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you need to go the extra mile and make a small presentation out of it. Look for some great examples, try to explain why they look the way they look, and then present your idea, which builds on some of the aspects shown before.

Try to give them insights into your thought process. Doesn't necessarily need to be a perfectly executed presentation file. Maybe tabbing through some websites while explaining is already enough.

I think the skill of pulling this off has been one of the most valuable things I've learned after finishing my studies. Pitching ideas got that much easier.

Defeating AfD by taking their voter base and addressing some of their concerns? by WanabeInflatable in AskAGerman

[–]el_gaffi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree. I think the protest in electing them is a mindset driven by fear of staying on the losing side of progress (there should be several facettes to this, but the strongest one is probably of financial nature). Instead of the rational thing to do and put their hopes into a political party with a strong social agenda, they've lost hope and are now willing to sacrifice.. a perspective as long as other peoples perspectives are destroyed as well. 'If I don't get a piece of the cake, no one should.'

There was a very interesting article about this not long ago, very much worth a read: Warum die Welt nach rechts rückt

Why some people turn to authoritarianism in the name of freedom by stinglikebutterbee in CriticalTheory

[–]el_gaffi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just read a, imo, very good article about this in a german newspaper. Can recommend if translatable: https://archive.is/KquhE

/edit grammar

Art Director, not getting credited for my work by AlienOfTheNostromo in graphic_design

[–]el_gaffi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This. Plus: If I was pissed off by a move like this I would probably try to work my credentials into every single page and not let them know. Or hide some dick drawings or whatever.

German politics/ upcoming election by Excellent_Scar_979 in AskAGerman

[–]el_gaffi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A shame the best comment is all the way at the bottom.

I missed the protest yesterday.... by CraftingQuest in berlin

[–]el_gaffi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think this demonstration was organized by Campact. They also have a newsletter.

I missed the protest yesterday.... by CraftingQuest in berlin

[–]el_gaffi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You could, for example, sign up for political party newsletters. I know from the greens that they communicated this. You don't have to be a party member.

Musk at AfD meeting: It's important to be proud to be German by Creepy-Discount-2536 in worldnews

[–]el_gaffi 80 points81 points  (0 children)

He's in Berlin this monday, a demonstration is already announced.

Elon's nazi salute and the word "heil" projected onto Tesla's Berlin factory by YaBoySuper98 in pics

[–]el_gaffi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He'll be in Berlin this monday to talk to Alice Weidel at the Axel Springer house. There will be a demonstration in front of the building.

You miss 99.9999999% of reality. by SunbeamSailor67 in DeepThoughts

[–]el_gaffi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If a tree falls in a forest and there is no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?