I had recently tried to upgrade the os on my MacBook pro to mavericks and now I’m not able to use it because of the failed installation and I did not back up my comounter like I should have done. So in the meantime ill resume posts soon as my MacBook is back up and running and thankfully I have AppleCare
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How to avoid wasting a day
When you wake up its very easy to let the day just pass you by. Meaning its easy to just do whatever you feel like without having any purpose. Because if you think about how much you could accomplish if you had a structured day.
I am not saying its a think to do everyday if your life does not call for such a thing. But if you want to try it out and see then I recommend it. The night before you have to make the decision the night before that you want to do such a thing. The practice of scheduling you day requires discipline.
Steps to avoid wasting a day
- Realize what you need to get done first
- Figure out what is most important
- Write it down your daily goals/tasks
- Focus
- Make yourself do what you have set in your schedule
- Recap at the end of your day and reflect on other days when you did not schedule your day
Scheduling your day can help you do more accomplish more then other people who do not schedule their day. You may already be scheduling your day and just lack structure and managing your time better. If I for one someone who used to wake up whenever I felt like it to waking up at 5:00 – 5:30 am and having no structure to my day then so can you.
Mike Monteiro – How Designers Destroyed the World
Webstock ’13: Mike Monteiro – How Designers Destroyed the World from Webstock on Vimeo.
Mike Monteiro hits the nail on the head with how being a designer and not caring can ruin someones life. This speech made me reassess my process and to care even more.
What do you think about it?
Saroo Brierley: Homeward Bound
This was definitely a good marketing tool to get people to understand the power of google maps. I for one have used google maps for seeing how different countries are compared to others. The story was one that shocked me that it could have even happened and also I was also wondering about its validity.
Anyhow whats your thoughts on the commercial?
Mike Giant Lecture
I thoroughly enjoyed this talk from Mike Giant. What I found great about this was the showing of how his style progressed and changed over time. This makes me wonder how many designers work would look if they showed how their work looked from the beginning to where they are now. It seems as if they only show the good work.
Ron Burgundy For Dodge Durango
I for one do not think these commercials using a character from Anchorman will help dodge sell Durango’s. I must say it may work if they are targeting a younger crowd since many know who Will Ferell is playing (Ron Burgundy from anchorman) and others may have no idea. It will definitely be interesting to see how this works out for the Chrysler division of Dodge
What is Wrong With Our Culture By Alan Watts
Alan Watts always has thought provoking speeches which make me think more deeply upon the subject of which he is speaking.
Custom lettering that I have done
I had no idea that had done so much lettering. To me lettering has helped me pay more attention to detail and has helped me think my work out more. While refining my approach to designing and etc.
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What to do when nobody gives you a chance
When applying for Jobs you can feel as if nobody is giving you a chance. You are a fresh graduate working to improve your skills and portfolio. Then you’ve been applying for Jobs and following up with no luck. What you should do can seem like its going to be impossible to ever find a job in your field.
I for one as you all may or may not know I graduated with an associates degree in graphic design. I will admit I have gotten frustrated when I have not secured a Job. But you know what I did I did not feel sorry for myself and go cry in a corner. I kept going and going and going. I know you are capable of doing the same thing.
Because if you are going through a hard time its not going to last. You will get out of it what you believe you will. If you look up anyone who is famous beyond measure they have went through some very hard times. Here’s some tips to keep you motivated and to keep going.
- Read a book related to the field you are pursuing or something related to it (motivational and basically whatever you would enjoy and help enrich yourself and life)
- Believe you will get through it
- Hustle (learn knew skills and realize what you learned in school only matters a little its what you do with it that does) plus learning is a lifelong task
- If you really have love for what you want to do you will do it as often as possible. Do not end up like some people who say they don’t have enough time.
The Great Gatsby (2013) Visual Effects Before & After
This is amazing seeing the effect a green screen can have to make a move better. Seeing the parts were it was used made me wonder how hard it would be to act in the situation. Also the CGI is well done and I would not expect anything less coming from Hollywood.
