Learning About Design 5

 Good Morning! I am in such a great mood! I am feeling increasingly confident that I have made the right choice for myself in terms of changing schools and pursuing an educational path that allows me to embrace my love of art and design. Transitioning from a degree in medicine at Polk State College to a degree in graphic art and design at Keiser University was scary at first, but I have learned so much and have had such a great experience with my peers and with the staff. 

There have been quite a few setbacks, but I refuse to give up. I have an amazing professor who has believed in me when I felt less confident in my ability to persevere. But as I sit here reflecting on what I have learned so far, I realize that graphic design is everywhere, much more than I could have ever imagined!  For those who tried to discourage me and tell me there's not that great of a need for graphic designers or that I'd have to live in a big city to become successful ...I can't help but smile, because I know that I am going to show them how misinformed they are about graphic design.

Initially, I began this program with dreams of working in the video game industry.  I still am very interested in doing so, don't get me wrong but now I feel as if my eyes have been opened to ideas and options I never would have imagined existed. 

Learning that graphic design touches almost every aspect of our lives daily is wild. Whether it's posters, logos, branding, advertisement, commercials, animation, or movies the power for us as consumers to be motivated to purchase a product or choose one company over another based on the appearance, color choice, typeface and ability to convey an intended message to the targeted audience is incredibly fascinating to me and empowering at the same time.  

Design theory has been the most eye-opening class I've taken yet and has solidified so many thoughts and feelings I've had throughout my life about what is important and what feels right when my pen hits paper. I now know the reasoning as to why things look or feel better visually and that there are steps taken to ensure the final design conveys the intended Message to the targeted audience correctly.

 It's just exciting. Things make sense now. I'm growing increasingly confident with each day of practice. I can't wait to see what we learn in photography. ( I've been waiting for this class!) :-D