BrainBank: Street Skeleton

This morning, my group members from my Visual Communications class and I went to FDR park in South Philly. We were exploring the park because we are doing a project on event signage. Our event is a skate competition at the skate park underneath the overpass at the park. We walked along the road figuring … Continue reading →

BrainBank: Love Comes in Every Shade

This evening I went on Tumblr as I waited for my friend to get off of the phone and I came across a picture of the rapper, Nas with his arms around a man. Without reading the supporting text, I guessed that the man was his father. There was something about the way he held … Continue reading →

BrainBank: Voting Stickers

Today is Election Day! It is also the first time I voted. After I voted, I received a sticker that said, “Hoy Votado Hoy.” Many people today wore on their jackets stickers that said that they voted today. People posted pictures of themselves online after they voted wearing their stickers. Some people put their stickers … Continue reading →

InClass: Spinal Tap

Five Favorite Creative Works 1. Gibberish-Ryan Leslie 2. Kingdom Hearts 3. Scandal 4. Blackgirlsareeasy.com 5. The Prestige Gibberish Gibberish was an unintended song. It has a mix of lyrics and mumbling. The title sums up what it is made of. The song itself is a masterpiece. Ryan Leslie composed all of the music himself. He … Continue reading →

InClass: A Song’s Story

I witnessed pure magic once. It was a Sunday afternoon and I decided to visit my grandfather. He always has a good story to share. His house is full of wonders that he has acquired over the years. When I arrived, he embraced me with a hug, gave me cookies, and told me he had … Continue reading →

ThinkerToys: Chapter 13: Lotus Blossom

A. Location B. Pay C. Experience D. Portfolio E. Interviews F. Resume G. Opportunity A: Transportation Time Living situation Classes Home School Change Friends B. Bills Travel Clothes Supplies Savings Independence Food Entertainment C. Web Animation Mobile Motion Graphics Print Type Setting Illustration Product Design D. Logos Typography Examples Book Design Flash Examples Zine Publication … Continue reading →

BrainBank: Long Distance Love

After staying up for hours doing work early in the morning, I decided to scroll through tumblr for a minute before bed. I came across a series of three pictures each with one illustrated couple. One partner was colored more realistically while the other partner was blue. At first I was really confused as to … Continue reading →

Creativity Exercise 6

TASK While doing a mindless chore, like washing dishes, try to become the rhythm of the process, like: scrub, wash, rinse. How many other mindless chores can you find a rhythm in? Define the chore and the rhythm. Sweeping: Brush, brush, drag. Putting away laundry: Open, open, insert, insert, hang, button, button, button Making the … Continue reading →

BrainBank: If

On my way home from church today, my friend that drives us made this comment randomly: “If I was about four inches taller, I could be in the NBA.” Now, did I think this was a true statement? No. Four inches is not enough to put him where he would need to be in order … Continue reading →

ThinkerToys: Chapter 27: True and False

Problem: Re-create spontaneous creative environments Paradox: How can a planned meeting be spontaneous? Essence: Spontaneous Meetings Analogy: Chickens running wild Equivalent: Have employees frequently run around throughout the day. New idea: At random times, employees will be required to move around throughout the building and work in a different location. For example, some people will … Continue reading →