Our newest project is creating a logo for the Bridge program here at CSU.
Here is my first design:

Okay, so the Jaguar logo was a good idea, but too complicated for this project. The point of the logo project is to make a simple logo that one can easily recognize, and the company could easily produce.

Therefore, I really would have liked to do something really cool, but seeing as it is due tomorrow morning and there is no way I could finish another one tonight a super simple design for my second logo.

I also made another design for the Roxio logo. I am not really satisfied with either one, but again-deadline. Without further ado, here are my two final designs for this project. (remember, they are hypothetical logos, so don't judge me too harsh!)

Roxio

Here is what I have so far for Roxio. Trying to play off of the original idea for now:

Reinventing the wheel

We finally finished the presentations, and are back to the drawing board. Problem is, I can't draw (well).
Either way, I am going to gather every creative gene in my body and start sketching. The purpose of the project is to make an existing (preferably well known) logo better.
So the hard part is, how do you make something, that's already been copyrighted and paid for, better?
I guess we will see!

I chose Jaguar/Jaguar Racing and Roxio. The point is to stay simple so I am!
I just feel like the jaguar in the Jaguar logo is not as ferocious looking as it needs to be to reflect the speed and drive of their actual cars.
 I chose Roxio because of my genuine interest in computers, and thought the flame in the original logo is too soft.

I will make two separate posts for each logo I work on.

Originals:

Presentations

Today is the day-  we have to start giving our computer technology presentations for graphic design class. I am number 6 in line, and I am so ready to get this over with.

My presentation is on LCD Displays, which turned out to be quite interesting, despite my initial thoughts. I think I learned most of how an LCD works. Atleast well enough to tell others about it.

Wish me luck!

Technology in 8 minutes

Today we have been assigned a presentation for our next project. We have to decide upon a topic dealing with computer science and founding technology. For example, essentials such as motherboards, vacuums, etc; or founding companies such as IBM, Apple, etc; OR new technology like Blu-Ray, LCD, etc.

I would like to choose LCD screens. If I do, then I will have to create a powerpoint presentation covering the history of the product and its effects on the technology industry. It must be 8 minutes long so I better start preparing! I cannot imagine speaking that long on LCD displays (considering Im not that big on talking), but it will be fine.

Well, I must start researching!

Can you hear it? Feel it? Good.

Production is such a cool thing. An experience is not complete until you see the lights, hear the music, and feel the bass. At a concert, the crowd really livens when the lights dim out and strobe lights color their way through the darkness; the bass rumbles hard and it starts to vibrate.

I visited a church in Anderson last night- NewSpring- who really knew how to implement these elements without distraction. The music was loud, the bass turned up and the layout of lights and how they reflected off of stage decorations was an amazing example of how we can make church exciting. But in doing so, it is vitally important that we don't lose our purpose in the midst of the scene. Our aim is to worship God, but do so in a lively manner that engages the heart and mind.

NewSpring, without boasting , clinched all of this together. Their 6:00 service was more modern than the morning services. They had an amazingly talented band, the stage was arranged in a tech-savvy way, with ambience streaming from the lights and powerful vocals and instrumentals. Yet, through the worship set, they kept humble. It was all about God, as it should be. They sang aloud and played hard with the crowd dancing and singing.

This is how I like graphics, used in so many different arenas, it is most amazing to see it implemented in the worship of our God. I do hope He is pleased with us as we serve with our talents to glorify Him. I run lights and video for our church and know how crucial it is to get every mood captured in the lighting, and every word appearing at the right time. It is what I love to do and the reason I am in this program at CSU. I only hope I can bring those talents forth in a capacity such as I saw last night!