FMX210_Blog1_03/27_SMiller

 Weekly Blog Post 1 - 3/24 - 3/28

This week, we focused on gathering pictures for our logo project and working on our first deliverable. The goal was to find pictures that represent the five words we chose to describe ourselves and then narrow them down to three words that we connect with the most. This process helped give me a clearer direction for my designs. In addition to selecting images for our words, we also had to find materials for four other stylescapes—audience, typography, colors, and different logo marks and symbols. To find our images, we used a mix of online sources like Unsplash and the Adobe Stock Library, along with photos we took ourselves. This made the project more personal and fun because I got to look through my camera roll and find pictures that didn’t seem important before but now connect to my words like creative, loyal, and thoughtful. It was interesting to see how old photos could inspire my design. Looking for the right images also made me think more about what each word means and how to show that meaning in a logo. After choosing my three words, I started working on the stylescape part of the assignment. The audience stylescape made me think about who would see my logo and what kind of impression I wanted to make. I thought about how I need to design my logo to attract the right people. For the typography section, I looked through different fonts that matched the personality I was trying to portray through the logo. Picking the right font is important because it sets the tone of the logo; making it feel modern, fun, bold, etc. Next, I worked on the color stylescape and looked at different color palettes that aligned with my brand. Colors are important in branding because they create emotions and influence how people see a design. I tested different combinations to find the best fit for my brand because I didn't want to just choose my favorite colors, I wanted it to be cohesive and give a professional design without being black and white. Through this process, I became more familiar with the Adobe Stock Library and learned how to differentiate and find high-resolution images, JPEGs PNGs, and other photo formats. I'm happy I am starting to understand this better now as it is important for the rest of the semester. It was also helpful to see how stock images can be used for inspiration while still allowing for personal creativity. Overall, this part of the project was both fun and challenging. It took time to think through each stylescape and make decisions about what best represents my brand. Finding the right images, colors, and fonts wasn’t always easy because there were so many options, but it helped me understand what I wanted my logo to say about me. This process also made me more aware of how different design choices, like a certain color or font, can change how people view a brand. I’m looking forward to the next step for this project. It will be exciting to see how all these pieces come together to form a final logo that represents me.