1. What did you learn?
In this lab, I learned how to use Figma, which is a site for vector graphics design. I learned all of the basics of this site, like creating shapes and letters, combining them, and using a pixel grid to align these shapes to create a monogram.
2. What was easy?
Figma is actually relatively easy to use in general, and it is easy to do the basics of the site, like typing and moving the text around, as well as manipulating the letters so that they are slightly different shapes.
3. What was challenging?
I had missed one of the classes, so it was slightly difficult to catch up that day just not being able to ask questions live. I had a bit of trouble with the more advanced steps of Figma, including disassembling my monogram so that it could be aligned better and all of the spacing would be even.
4. How could your submission be improved?
I think on my monogram, the log is actually just slightly crooked. I tried to make sure everything was even, but at the outset of creating the monogram I don’t think I correctly rotated the top and bottom of the monogram, leading to it being a little bit crooked throughout the rest of the process.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I really thought this was a neat idea for a project. I actually tried to think of ways to improve this specific project, but I like the idea of a business card and I really think it’s overall very neat.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I like the idea of having my own monogram in my back pocket, It could be a very neat idea for an actual business card to use when applying for jobs or networking, or just for fun, maybe one day if I become rich and famous I can use that monogram on the pocket of a nice robe or something.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
I saw an example on Pinterest where the letters had a lot of intersections, and at the points where the letters intersected was “clear.” On Pinterest, it actually spelled out an additional letter with the clear space, which was cool, and I couldn’t figure out how to do that, but I tried to use the empty and blank space a little bit as well.