- Throughout this project I learned how to use photoshop. I became accustomed with gridding, layering, removing the background of a foreground image, text placement, and creative imagery.
2. In this project it was easy to follow directions and demonstrations that were provided to us by the professor. It was relatively easy to come up with images that I wanted to use on this card as I wanted to add a sense of playfulness and cheerfulness to this card.
3. Due to the fact that photoshop was a whole new realm that I have not experimented or worked with before, navigating the tools themselves was challenging. But after repetition, using the internet for help and knowledge from my previous lab assignments, it became easier.
4. I did my utmost to try and coherently connect the outside and inside of my card but I think maybe sticking to either realism or strictly cartoons instead of both will help with the end product overall. I do however think it’s important to experiment with both. Also making sure the subjects of my card all relate in some way.
5. The professor could improve this assignment for the next class by providing a demo video of each specific tool in photoshop and examples of using them in a project. It would also be beneficial if the professor provided a written list of the shortcuts on the keyboard in regards to photoshop.
6. Not only has this assignment helped me become comfortable with photoshop but has also provided me with critical thinking and planning when it comes to project. The tools and skills I have learned on photoshop will help me understand how to effectively and professionally edit and put together graphic designs.
7. I used both the videos, lectures, and google docs provided in my class to help me navigate my project. If I didn’t know how to use a specific tool on photoshop I would search on the internet and watch a step by step explanation. I also read an article from blog.spoongraphics.co.uk that thoroughly explain beginner mistakes when working with graphic design. For instance when printing out graphic designs people should mainly work in CMYK as RGB doesn’t give a full color range. CMYK is able to achieve a wider range of dark and light colors and will provide a more vibrant finish than RGB.
Reference: https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/articles/7-beginner-mistakes-to-avoid-when-designing-for-print