1. What did you learn?
I learned about vectors, especially the pros and cons to using it rather than a jpg or other image file.
2. What was easy?
After the logo was made, it was relatively easy to design the business card. For stuff like that, Figma was very straightforward and simple to use.
3. What was challenging?
What was challenging however was creating the logo itself. It required different techniques than what I would do on Photoshop or GIMP for a pixelated picture.
4. How could your submission be improved?
My business card could probably have a bit more design to it. It is currently a very minimalistic card, and I’m sure there can be ways to better utilize the features on Figma while still making the card look good.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I didn’t really have any issues with this assignment. I think it’s obviously different because we are taking the class online but hopefully that shouldn’t be the case for the next students to take this course.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
If I am ever creating my own actual business card for myself or a colleague, I won’t have to rely on whatever templates are given to me, as I can use one of these programs to design something completely from scratch.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
To gain a better understanding of the difference between vectors and pixelated images, I read an article titled “Raster vs Vector” (https://vector-conversions.com/vectorizing/raster_vs_vector.html). One of the key differences between the two is that rasters are made from pixels and will distort when expanded too much, while vectors are scaleable.