working that mag

working on a masthead, and some magazine spreads.

the idea behind that magazine is that it is.... a "New Vintage Magazine" to help you get that "Old Vintage" look... but affordably. It has a DIY section as well.

Maybe for the audience of: those interested in interior design or decoration, those interested in the value of the thrift.. or just any art student who loves clutter.

Revisions 1,2,3

Okay, maybe got the hang of this, maybe.

I was able to play a lot with color and typeface choices. I finally figured out the rollover and other link changes, the thing I could not figure out was background images. In class I watched Matt place an image in the background that was fixed as you scrolled. I really wanted to figure out that.. but for some reason NO images will show up. I have asked around in class... the word, if you use Minima it is difficult to figure out images. I have had this blog for a while, and completely changing the interface would mean I loose a lot..

Hopefully I can keep working on this.

I have to say once I got the hang of this, I couldn't stop trying different things... even though it always turned out looking wacky.. it is a way to discover what is where. CSS is not very easy to grasp at first glance.

CSS

I am trying to tweak the CSS of the page to try to customize this blog a little more.... and the outcome is typical. I am struggling. I can watch Matt and understand everything he is doing in class, but it is impossible for me to get it to work. I am typing in the codes, but nothing ever seems to change.

HELP.

feet back on the ground

We hit the ground running and wasted no time getting back into motion in studio.

Right now we are learning flash, working on concept maps, and working type.
I have been revising the typeface I started in Prague, Tesi Me... Here is what I have made.


A typeface inspired by the language of the Czech Republic, Têší Mê is designed for both English and Czech communication with the addition of the diacritical marks. It was created with three different sized pixels, a personal expression of the cobblestone walkways throughout the city of Prague. Being inspired by signage, architecture, gravestones, the people, and unknown translations, this typeface is a mix of what is unclear and what becomes clear through travel.

the crew

grecian beaches to crystal coast

sadly, my trip is coming to an end!

I am sitting in the airport in Athens, Greece... just said goodbye to the boys after a midnight ferry ride from the Mykanos Islands!

I am on my way home to North Carolina beaches just in time for 4th of July, nothing like fireworks from an airplane I guess...

But I think I am ready to come home, it has been a life changing experience... I cant wait to share more details... but for now I have to navigate my way home!

See you soon america.

Rome to Athens!

I know these are quick and I will elaborate later when I have some time!

After Milan, we made it to Rome! We have checked out the Colosseo, the pasta, the wine, the Vatican City, the Fountain and just wandered the streets. Everywhere I look it is picture perfect.

We are off to Athens tom. after we check out the Pantheon and just a couple of other Roman ruins!

Hey to all, roomies, I cant wait to see you all soon!!! MISS YOU