Reflection Questions
- Through this project I learned how to create an image that can convey a metaphor, specifically using Gimp and Figma.
- Personally, I found that the easiest part of the project was planning out how I would portray the metaphor I had chosen. I actually had a few different ideas for a couple of different metaphors, but ended up going with this one.
- The most challenging part of this project was using Gimp and Figma as I am still fairly new to those programs, so I am still pretty awkward with them. I was especially struggling with the plugin that we were recommended to use to create our pattern, so I ended up just creating my pattern myself.
- I think my submission could be improved by possibly adding some shadows. I feel as though the image of the book looks awkward against the background. Also, I feel like the pattern in the back is hidden by the foreground image, so I maybe should adjust that more so its showing.
- In order to improve the assignment for the next class, I feel like I should just continue to play around with the image. See how I can alter it to make it appear less awkward.
- The knowledge that I learned through this project, such as creating a pattern and just using Gimp in general, can very well be used in future assignments or work scenarios. This is because patterns are used quite often in digital design and also continuing to learn about Gimp will ultimately lead to me becoming more skilled in my editing abilities.
- Rather than a specific reading or video, what really inspired me for this project was seeing what my classmates had submitted and the feedback that was given to them.