Resource

https://designmodo.com/designer-vs-developer/

The above link explain the difference between a web developer and a web designer. I'll admit that I didn't know the difference but upon reading it, it makes perfect sense. To summarize: a web developer is the person that actually builds the website, using programs such as JavaScript, HTML or CSS. A web developer is likely to come from the field of computer science or programming. On the other hand, a web designer is likely to come from a graphic design background. A web designer is the person that designs and arranges the website, Using programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Indesign or Illustrator. The article explains it the web designer and web developer can be the same person, but are typically separate. When the two jobs are done separately, the writer explains the importance of collaboration and understanding the other person's perspective.

https://designmodo.com/typography-cheat-sheet/

Shortly after I decided on the web designer/developer article, I came across this incredible resource on typography. I haven't read it completely through, but this is a comprehensive breakdown of elements such as type styles, spatial manipulation, type components and type terms. I strongly recommend reviewing this cheat sheet.

Before & After

I went and bought my poster yesterday. It's always intimidating to look at a blank slate. Though I'm interested to see where my creativity takes me. Hopefully, the result will be visually appealing and also conveys an effective message about the organization. As of now, I have a mere sketch of a tentative direction in which to take the design. The rest will be the product of improvisation. For my next blog, I will post the "after" picture. Stay tuned.

Paid To Dream

The organization I have chosen from my unit one project is: Paid To Dream. In essence, the mission is to help students find their passion in life and develop a plan to pursue that interest. My friend, Marquis Harris, is the founder of the organization. Last October, he asked if I would videotape and take photos of his first mentoring session. I agreed. Interesting enough, while I had already found my passion in filmmaking, I soon became passionate about helping others find their passion. This is why I fully support the organization and hope it expands to more colleges across the state and country.

The above images were designed for the second mini project. I must admit, I like the generic nature of these assignments. It allows me to experiment with the software and see where my creativity takes me. I've used Photoshop for some time, but never had the initiative to try out different things. As Prof. Murray mentioned, it's always fascinating to start a project with no clue how it will turn out. It's also interesting to reflect back on a completed image and wonder how it came to be.