Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
the sartorialist
fashion from around the world....this blog is updated all the time and offers quite a diversity of ideas for clothing.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
tree swing
what you need:
wood, 2x8 in and 2 ft long
rope
two eyebolts, 8 in long, with a 3/8 in thread
a tennis ball, a sock, and some twine
drill with 3/8 in bit
the hardest part of the building a tree swing is finding a well-suited branch. we can tell you that a tree-swing branch should be at least 8 in in diameter, but on a tree tall enough for a swing, that can be difficult to measure precisely. you'll also need a strong rope long enough to get around the branch and down to the ground and back up again.
your swing should not be on a white birch, because those rubbery branches readily bend. look for a hardy oak or maple. the spot on the branch where you hang your swing should be far enough from the trunk so no one is hurt when they swing, but close enough so the branch is still strong.
the second hardest part is getting the rope up and over the branch. to forestall several hours of standing with a rope and squinting into the sun, we have a strategy to suggest:
put a tennis ball in a an old sock. wrap twine around the sock and make a knot so the tennis ball stays put, and make sure you have enough twine on the skein so it can unfurl the length up to the tree branch, and back down again.
stand under the tree and aim the tennis-ball-in-the-sock over the branch. it may take a few tries, but it is much easier than just flinging the rope up to the branch.
once up and over, the tennis ball sock will land near your feet, trailed by a long strand of twine. knot the twine to the rope to be used in the tree swing. (try a sheetbend knot, it's designed to join different sized ropes.) pull the twine until the rope is over the branch. you might want to toss the ball/rope combo over again, to double-loop the rope over the branch. when all is in place, detach the twine. the rope is set.
the easiest part is making hte seat and procuring a long length of rope. find or cut a 2-foot long piece of 2-by-8 wood. draw a line down the center, lengthwise, and measure 2 in in form either side. that's where to drill the two holes. put an eyebolt through each hole, with a washer above the wood and a washer and nut below it. knot the two ends of the rope to the eyes of the eyebolt (a tautline hitch is handy here).
if you don't want to use the bolts, you can push the ropes themselves through the holes and tie with strong stopper knots. either way, check underneath every so often and tighten the bolts or knots.
wood, 2x8 in and 2 ft long
rope
two eyebolts, 8 in long, with a 3/8 in thread
a tennis ball, a sock, and some twine
drill with 3/8 in bit
the hardest part of the building a tree swing is finding a well-suited branch. we can tell you that a tree-swing branch should be at least 8 in in diameter, but on a tree tall enough for a swing, that can be difficult to measure precisely. you'll also need a strong rope long enough to get around the branch and down to the ground and back up again.
your swing should not be on a white birch, because those rubbery branches readily bend. look for a hardy oak or maple. the spot on the branch where you hang your swing should be far enough from the trunk so no one is hurt when they swing, but close enough so the branch is still strong.
the second hardest part is getting the rope up and over the branch. to forestall several hours of standing with a rope and squinting into the sun, we have a strategy to suggest:
put a tennis ball in a an old sock. wrap twine around the sock and make a knot so the tennis ball stays put, and make sure you have enough twine on the skein so it can unfurl the length up to the tree branch, and back down again.
stand under the tree and aim the tennis-ball-in-the-sock over the branch. it may take a few tries, but it is much easier than just flinging the rope up to the branch.
once up and over, the tennis ball sock will land near your feet, trailed by a long strand of twine. knot the twine to the rope to be used in the tree swing. (try a sheetbend knot, it's designed to join different sized ropes.) pull the twine until the rope is over the branch. you might want to toss the ball/rope combo over again, to double-loop the rope over the branch. when all is in place, detach the twine. the rope is set.
the easiest part is making hte seat and procuring a long length of rope. find or cut a 2-foot long piece of 2-by-8 wood. draw a line down the center, lengthwise, and measure 2 in in form either side. that's where to drill the two holes. put an eyebolt through each hole, with a washer above the wood and a washer and nut below it. knot the two ends of the rope to the eyes of the eyebolt (a tautline hitch is handy here).
if you don't want to use the bolts, you can push the ropes themselves through the holes and tie with strong stopper knots. either way, check underneath every so often and tighten the bolts or knots.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
website: to suggest
current statistics
reliable information
sports guide
engaged
comfortable
athletic
clean
movement
interatctive
reliable information
sports guide
engaged
comfortable
athletic
clean
movement
interatctive
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
the dumb girlfriend: audience profile
Karen is a 17 year old high school student who just recently caught the eye of the captain of the soccer team. Karen has always been a supporter of school athletics or maybe just a strong supporter of her social life. The starting forward has asked to her the homecoming dance and she will be going to dinner before hand with him and all of his friends....the soccer team. Karen really likes this new fling of hers and does not want to be caught in a conversation with one of his teammates and make a the wrong impression. The only thing she knows about soccer is that it is played on a field and players usually kick the ball. She wants to briefly brush up on her soccer knowledge and perhaps some trivia so she can make the best impression she can. As well understanding the sport, if this spark turns into a flame she may need to purchase a poster of his favorite European team for the holidays.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
reading summaries
recipe for a successful website
the content is the most important part of a website. Fresh content is also required to keep the audience interested and coming back for more. Most of all do not put unnecessary content on a website it adds to clutter and confusion which will in the end drive away your audience.
order of the order
how do you decide what categories will bring order to your designs? The alphabet, numbers, hierarchy, bullets, and indents are all used as organizers. Designer's however need to reach beyond the conventional tactics and provide new creative ways to juxtapose information.
designing interfaces
being able to navigate through a website is one of the most important problems to keep in mind while designing a website. signposts are features that help users know where they may be in the surrounding web. having clear entry points is key makes the user feel at easy and allows them to begin their search must faster and easier. global navigation provides navigation to key sections of the site. isolation of applications within a site makes it easier to get to and from the main page. if a site requires anything to be sequenced have a map of that sequence in order on every page that it is applicable. to make navigation easier it would be helpful to leave breadcrumbs or a map of what links got the user to their current page. color also helps identify sections of a page or application. in case a user gets lost, every page should have a button or link that allows them to get back to a known place.
as a designer, what would be the best way to test an unconventional organizational tactic on an audience to make sure that it is understandable?
the content is the most important part of a website. Fresh content is also required to keep the audience interested and coming back for more. Most of all do not put unnecessary content on a website it adds to clutter and confusion which will in the end drive away your audience.
order of the order
how do you decide what categories will bring order to your designs? The alphabet, numbers, hierarchy, bullets, and indents are all used as organizers. Designer's however need to reach beyond the conventional tactics and provide new creative ways to juxtapose information.
designing interfaces
being able to navigate through a website is one of the most important problems to keep in mind while designing a website. signposts are features that help users know where they may be in the surrounding web. having clear entry points is key makes the user feel at easy and allows them to begin their search must faster and easier. global navigation provides navigation to key sections of the site. isolation of applications within a site makes it easier to get to and from the main page. if a site requires anything to be sequenced have a map of that sequence in order on every page that it is applicable. to make navigation easier it would be helpful to leave breadcrumbs or a map of what links got the user to their current page. color also helps identify sections of a page or application. in case a user gets lost, every page should have a button or link that allows them to get back to a known place.
as a designer, what would be the best way to test an unconventional organizational tactic on an audience to make sure that it is understandable?
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
reading04
organizing information should be based upon the user. what is the audience? how do they sort through information? these should be the most important questions when beginning to sort through our websites.
how do you know where to start when sifting through all the information?
how do you know where to start when sifting through all the information?
Monday, September 15, 2008
reading03
why write a creative brief? than answer is simple: it is a written map of a project. with this creative brief one would be able to follow a previous formulated solution of the problem and continue to develop it without losing sight of the main ideas. The perfect brief should be tailored to the specific project and the team that needs to use it. Such briefs should include: client and project information, goals and requirements, project logistics, audience personas.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
concept statement
Independence from women has been a trait that has been looked down upon throughout history until lately. Women have finally shown that they are equals to men and can not only survive, but thrive on their own. These unmarried independent women have been lost in politics however. Many current issues such as the economy greatly affect this bloc of voters and if they voted they could be the deciding "x" factor in close elections. By having the aesthetic very graphic and bright, I hope to appeal to the modern woman, but keeping a feminine touch as well.
Friday, August 29, 2008
reading02
what is the best way to research the audience in order to find out how they will best experience the information while designing?
Thursday, August 28, 2008
information designers
richard saul wurman
Richard Saul Wurman has published 81 books focusing on making information understandable. He is an architect and graphic designer and consider a pioneer in information graphics. He began this info-architecture after seeing how much information the world produces a day with little care and order. He also founded the TED Conference, an annual design conference.
edward tufte
Edward Tufte is described as “the da Vinci of data” by the New York Times. He is a professor of statistics, information design, interface design and political economy at Yale. He is an expert in informational design such as charts and diagrams.
nigel holmes
Nigel Holmes is a British theorist and designer, focusing on information design. He is the principal of Explanation Graphics, a design firm in New York City. His portfolio consists of corporate identities, charts, diagrams, and logo designs.
Richard Saul Wurman has published 81 books focusing on making information understandable. He is an architect and graphic designer and consider a pioneer in information graphics. He began this info-architecture after seeing how much information the world produces a day with little care and order. He also founded the TED Conference, an annual design conference.
edward tufte
Edward Tufte is described as “the da Vinci of data” by the New York Times. He is a professor of statistics, information design, interface design and political economy at Yale. He is an expert in informational design such as charts and diagrams.
nigel holmes
Nigel Holmes is a British theorist and designer, focusing on information design. He is the principal of Explanation Graphics, a design firm in New York City. His portfolio consists of corporate identities, charts, diagrams, and logo designs.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Get Out the Vote
project brief:
Different audiences may interpret meaning in different ways. In order to successfully communicate a specific messsage one must understand how their audience will receive the message and design an experience that will best suit that audience. This type of design is critical in information graphcis. This assignment requires the communication of voting facts and statistics in an experiential motion graphics message.
statistc:
Almost half of registered unmarried women don’t vote. If they turned out in numbers, unmarried women would be the largest voting bloc and would be the deciding “X” factor in close elections.
stories:
01
Focusing on the fact that unmarried women could be a deciding factor in an election, I would exploit the simple fact that they are unmarried. Being unmarried insinuates a sense of independence and throughout history women have not necessarily been praised for such a characteristic until lately. Women need to embrace this self-sufficiency and make a difference in the world around them by letting their voices be heard.
02
After the long history of women being inferior to men and after a long hard woman’s suffrage movement, we now have the right to vote. The problem is that we are not exercising this right. Being young single women, who are independent with the capability of self-sufficiency, it is a shame to see that their/our voices are going unheard. Our grandmothers and great grandmothers fought so we could vote and be considered equals, we should not let them down.
Different audiences may interpret meaning in different ways. In order to successfully communicate a specific messsage one must understand how their audience will receive the message and design an experience that will best suit that audience. This type of design is critical in information graphcis. This assignment requires the communication of voting facts and statistics in an experiential motion graphics message.
statistc:
Almost half of registered unmarried women don’t vote. If they turned out in numbers, unmarried women would be the largest voting bloc and would be the deciding “X” factor in close elections.
stories:
01
Focusing on the fact that unmarried women could be a deciding factor in an election, I would exploit the simple fact that they are unmarried. Being unmarried insinuates a sense of independence and throughout history women have not necessarily been praised for such a characteristic until lately. Women need to embrace this self-sufficiency and make a difference in the world around them by letting their voices be heard.
02
After the long history of women being inferior to men and after a long hard woman’s suffrage movement, we now have the right to vote. The problem is that we are not exercising this right. Being young single women, who are independent with the capability of self-sufficiency, it is a shame to see that their/our voices are going unheard. Our grandmothers and great grandmothers fought so we could vote and be considered equals, we should not let them down.
experience
compete,
compete,
compete,
for the attention of your audience.
create a new captivating experience every time.
an experience i remembered:
http://www.zaha-hadid.com/
compete,
compete,
for the attention of your audience.
create a new captivating experience every time.
an experience i remembered:
http://www.zaha-hadid.com/
Friday, August 22, 2008
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