This is semester is going to be one of graphic design 24-7. I can tell after my first week of classes. For Design III, we had to come up with a local site to redesign or remarket. I choose the philosophy courtyard on campus because I've always enjoyed it. The architecture is beautiful with tons of archways, a central fountain, and is one of the spots on campus that resembles a traditional east coast school. So for this project i decided to turn it into a classy, romantic lounge/dining area/club. Think: Blue Bayou, but not in a theme park. I think that the fountain should be either a chocolate fountain or should have champagne or something crazy. This weekend alone I have to come up with 3 comprehensive computer sketches for the look of the brochure that I have to make for it and I havent started any of it. I'm excited about it though. I'm using the idea of hanging lanterns of different colors as a focal point against the night sky. I'll post some pictures here after I finish designing it. Here's what I'm working with.
Typography is going to kill me this semester. On friday, I spent 2 hours looking at letterforms and talking about serifs vs. sans serif and what they are typically used for. The class is filled with fellow type dorks like me so I think I've found my element.
I found out that our semi-formal dance at ADPi is coming up on September 30th. I'm glad I found it out now because it takes me so long to find someone to bring. And even after I know who I want to ask, it'll take me two weeks to actually get around to asking them. I get shy about it. The girls in the house always have a lot of friends and will set me up if I can't find anyone to go, but I don't want to do that. I don't really have anyone in mind so if youre a guy and would like to go, let me know and save me the trouble of finding someone.