6/13 Logo Comparisons

This is the logo for Starbucks. I believe that this logo has proportion with the woman as the center of the logo, and it being just small enough and just detailed enough to . It has movement with the flowing lines and outer circle. It has contrast by using different colors that are noticeable against each other. The logo has balance because all of the elements in the logo are equally simple, and equally abstract. Lastly, the logo has unity because it creates the same sense of warmth, class, and comfort that the company is trying to portray in their product.

This is the Apple Inc. logo. The logo has proportion and balance, and is sizable to fit on products. The apple has unity by making an item that everyone recognizes, and putting it on a product that everyone will hopefully recognize and perceive as credible due to its logo. In comparison to the Starbucks logo, the Apple Inc. logo lacks movement. The product also does not have much contrast since it is one color.

6/11 Introduction

Hi Everyone!

My name is Emily Hunger. I am a Senior at The Ohio State University, graduating in December, 2013. Upon Graduation, I hope to obtain an entry-level position in either Advertising or Public Relations. 

In all honesty, I don’t know much about Visual Communication Design. I took a Graphic Design class in High School, so I have basic knowledge of Visual Communication Design…but not much. 

The fields of work I am interested in for my career have Visual Communication as a vital part of their structure. I hope to learn enough about how to create my own designs, as well as the effects of different types of designs on society. Which forms of Visual Communication persuade people? Which forms are most noticeable? These are questions I hope to be able to answer at the end of this 7 week course.

My “artistic” ability lies in my ability to formulate ideas clearly and creatively through words. That being said–combined with my passion for music–I look at singer/songwriters as artists. My favorites include Ed Sheeran, Jack Johnson, and Hunter Hayes. I love their lyrics. 

In my every day life, I see Visual Communications particularly in Advertising. The way an image is portrayed visually is crucial in the Advertising Industry, and it with all the ads we see every day, it is important that there is a visual component to each advertisement that makes it stand out.