Blog Entry #2.11 - Process Journal 2 (E)

I  have completed Design Task (A) Blog Entry #2.1 to #2.10


I could have elaborated in my responses to the questions given. This would
help my work be clearer. I feel independent, motivated, and have a generally
positive attitude. I would like to participate more in class. I will try to interact
and ask for help when I need it. The score that I would give myself is a 5 or 6
because I feel I am understanding the blogging process better than the first time.

Blog #2.10 - Target Consumers (B)

Target consumer #1 is intended for Catholics.  Catholics celebrate the season of Lent.  Lent is about giuving up something that is very near and dear to your heart.  It is the 40 day period before the Easter season.  Lent s a time for prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter.  Catholics are the the only ones who celebrate Lent but are most closely associated with this holiday.

Target consumer #2 is Parochial Schools.  These schools teach the fundamentals of the catholic religion and principals of Lent.  The Parochial schools are always looking to raise funds for their schools and churches.  The cards are easy and portable product used to raise money and  spread the information about Lent.  This can help to bring in new church members to the parish and new students to the Parochial Schools.

Target consumer #3 is Card Shops.  Since cards are their specialty they have the most expertise in selling these types of cards.  They would know how to market and set prices.  Card Shops sell all types of cards for different holidays, occassions and religions.  You will get the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time to buy this product.  Marketing time is essential due to the shortness of the Lent holiday (40 days).

Blog Entry #2.9 - Text Brainstorm (B) Lent Quotes

"To Change and to change for the better are two different things."
- German Proverb

"A blunder is a man who starts a meat market during Lent."
- James Montegomery Bailey

"Lent!...not just fish."
- Rashid O'Bryan

"Show me the money (Tom Cruise)
 Show me your soul (Jesus)."
- Rashid O'Bryan

"Lent only last for 40 days, but a sacrifice can last forever".
- Rashid O'Bryan

"The lord can brighten all your days including the 40 days of sacrifice and belief ".
- Rashid O'Bryan

blog entry 2.8

blog entry 2.7

1. What is the name of the holiday?

Answer: The name of my holiday is Lent

2. When will the holiday be celebrated in 2011?

Answer: Lent is celebrated after Easter and last for 40 days.

3. Who celebrates this holiday? (Countries, religious groups, ethnic groups)

Answer: This holiday is celebrated by christians and mostly catholics .

4. Why is this holiday celebrated? What is the significance of this holiday?

Answer: During this holiday, for 40 days, people give up things they like... This last for most of the spring.

5. How is this holiday celebrated? Include any rituals, food, costumes, dance or music associated with this holiday.

Answer: For 40 days, people give up things they like.

6. What websites were used in answering these questions? (Copy and paste the web addresses of each website.)

Answer: I used the search engine Google and i have prior knowledge. My family celebrates Lent.

blog entry 2.4

1. What holiday/event does the card represent?

This card represents Thanksgiving.

2. What type of images are used – photos, cartoons or graphics? How do the images used connect to the holiday/event?

The card uses graphics and hand written drawings of turkeys. It shows cartoon turkeys and

a turkey is what is eaten on thanksgiving.

3. In your opinion, is the cover of the card attention-grabbing? Explain exactly why or why not. Consider the arrangement of elements as well as use of images, color and text.

The card is attention grabbing because of all the turkeys running around. It keeps

your eyes moving.

4. What text is written on the front of the card? Where is it located on the front?

The text says: HAPPY TURKEY DAY. The text covers up the whole front of the card.

5. What text is written inside the card? Where is it located inside the card?

the text inside the card says: ... and mashed potatoes and gravy day, and cranberry sauce

day, and pumpkin pie day... Gobble, Gobble! it is located at the mid-top of the inside of the

card.

6. In your opinion, does the text inside the card connect to the image(s) on the cover? Explain exactly why or why not.

It does connect because the text describes some of the food that's eaten on Thanksgiving day.

7. What types of information appears on the back of the card? (Do not copy it exactly!)

It says what type of paper is used and where it is made at.

8. To what consumer is this card targeted? (Consider age group, gender, race and/or religion.) What about the design led you to this conclusion?

It is targeted to any person of any age and is targeted to both boys and girls.

blog entry 2.3

1. What holiday/event does the card represent?

My second card represents Christmas again.

2. What type of images are used – photos, cartoons or graphics? How do the images used connect to the holiday/event?

The image used was a cartoon picture of Santa and a ginger bread house. The connection

is that santa is the one that gives away the presents and hes the reason for Christmas.

3. In your opinion, is the cover of the card attention-grabbing? Explain exactly why or why not. Consider the arrangement of elements as well as use of images, color and text.

It is attention grabbing because of the cartoonish feel. The different colors and elements

are attention grabbing too.

4. What text is written on the front of the card? Where is it located on the front?

The text says: It's Christmas! it is located on the top right hand corner of the card.

5. What text is written inside the card? Where is it located inside the card?

The text inside of the card is: Hope Christmas is filled with the best things for you- sweet 

treats, fun surprises, and neat things to do! It is located right in the middle on the inside 

of the card.

6. In your opinion, does the text inside the card connect to the image(s) on the cover? Explain exactly why or why not.

they are both connected to eachother because of the joy of Christmas and the picture.

7. What types of information appears on the back of the card? (Do not copy it exactly!)

There is a bar code, information on hallmark.com, and where the cards are made.

8. To what consumer is this card targeted? (Consider age group, gender, race and/or religion.) What about the design led you to this conclusion?

 this is more for the younger kids because of the way the card looks and what the text

looks like. it is a cartoon, and most adults aren't fond of cartoons.

blog entry 2.2

1. What holiday/event does the card represent?

The card that i have represents Christmas.

2. What type of images are used – photos, cartoons or graphics? How do the images used connect to the holiday/event?

the image type is a photo. it doesnt look hand written, the photo looks real.

3. In your opinion, is the cover of the card attention-grabbing? Explain exactly why or why not. Consider the arrangement of elements as well as use of images, color and text.

it has an ornument on a christmas tree. the ornument is pearl white and it looks nice.

4. What text is written on the front of the card? Where is it located on the front?

the text says: At times like these, family is the best gift of all. the text is located at the top

of the card.

5. What text is written inside the card? Where is it located inside the card?

The text inside the card says: your hopes and dreams are ours as well, and at the holidays,

we wish for you the same kind of happiness you've given us.

6. In your opinion, does the text inside the card connect to the image(s) on the cover? Explain exactly why or why not.

No because the text talks about family and the picture is a picture of a ornument.

7. What types of information appears on the back of the card? (Do not copy it exactly!)

it shows what the card is made of. There is information on the hallmark website, and there is 

a barcode.

8. To what consumer is this card targeted? (Consider age group, gender, race and/or religion.) What about the design led you to this conclusion?

i think the card can be for people of all ages. The card is for people that celebrate Christmas. There is no specific gender or race the card needs to go to.

blog entry 2.1

I have been asked to design 3 holliday cards in the next 5 weeks. The holliday was that i have is lent.

blog entry # 1.7- Design Specification (A)

balanced

caption:

that means everyting about u is in order. Everything is in balance

risk-takers

a risk taker is someone who is fearless and is not afraid to attempt the impossible

caring

caption:

the boy is helping a girl from the floor after a brutal fall.

Thinkers

caption:

in this picture he joined the wrong crowd and paid the price,
he is now going to the good crowd. He is using his brain and thinking

Knowledgable

caption:

This person understands the work that is given to him or her.
A person that is smart and applys themselves

Blog Entry # 1.6 - Design Brief (A)

I am going to design and make a poster sketch which talks about and desribes 5 different words.  The words are "knowledgeable", "thinkers", "caring",  "risk-takers", and "balanced". I believe that the simpler a poster is designed the more likely the message will be heard. The poster will be made of Recycled paper only a few colors will be used to make the poster. Too many colors will be distracting and the message won't be that cleared.

The poster will be standard size, the poster is designed to convey the characteristics of each word. I want to express the characteristics of each word. For example, a picture of a mother holding her child, a young boy helping and older person across the street would illustrate the definition of caring.

Blog Entry # 1.5 - Areas of Interaction (A)

The posters are being designed and created to illustrate a single concept.  Each word is a different concept. The poster is advertising what  the words mean.  For example knowledgable is related to study habits which is an apporch to learning and ex-changing ideas and studying. Posters are a form of communicating ideas and information. Instead of preaching, each poster will illustrate the ideas.

Blog entry # 1.4- Design Task A

This project is about illustrating different ideas.  Each poster illustrates one concept.  We are working
in pairs. We have to create and design a poster which illustates each word that is on our list.  The list consist of 10 words which is divided equally between my partner and I.  My words are "knowledgeable", "Thinkers", "Caring", "Risk-Takers", and "Balanced".

Rashid O'Bryan Blog Entry #1.1 through 1.3 for Poster Analysis

Its a drop of water pictured in slow motion.  The point of the picture is Attitude.  The small drop of water makes a large ripple. Your attitude can cause a ripple effect in any group large or small. 

The black background color is good for the picture because it makes the blue from the main picture really stand out.  I feel the use of Capitol letters in large Fonts in the word attitude is good.  The second and third line should have been in a larger font as well.  The colors were a good choice. 

I feel the words on the poster are well positioned because they are right under the image and the words blended in.




This student is helping his fellow classmate off the floor.
This picture shows how we can lend a hand and care about each other.  The colors of the background is fine but the color of the font should be a different color. I think it should be a bright yellow or orange.

The words fit the poster. It explains how some people care.  I think that the words are arranged fine.
The font size used on the word "Caring" should have been bigger and It should have been in capital letters.



I dont think that the picture they used goes well with the statement below it.
This picture does not show any type of curiosity in my opinion. In the statement below the picture
it says the word independence.  If the girl was independent you wouldnt see the teacher their.

The colors weren't a good selection either. They used a dark pink with black which you can hardly see. What I would have done was make the color of the statement white because when you mix white and black together, white pops out of the black.

The font should have been bigger because you can barely see the words.