Hello dear INFORMATION DESIGN students!
I would like to also take a moment to welcome you and introduce myself. I am a communication designer with a focus on information design and illustration. I am principal designer of >>ARTORIUM, a graphic design studio committed to communicating the essentials of complex information quickly, clearly, and appealingly. My recent work has primarily been as a contract artist for scientists at several research organizations.
I can’t wait to meet you all this semester and I look forward to learning about you here on this first blog post.
Sincerely,
Prof. Hitchings
Add a comment to this post introducing yourself to the class. Please include your academic interests as it relates to Communication Design.
- What is you area of concentration? And why you chose your major?
- What has been your favorite class to date?
- What has been your favorite assignment? Please bring with you to our next class.
- Where do you feel your strengths lie within Communication Design?
- What would you like to get better at?
- Why are you taking Information Design?
- What do you enjoy reading, listening to, watching, and doing in your spare time? Or anything else you want to share!
Please add your introduction by Sunday 9/14. It should be between 250-300 words. We do not meet next week, so this will give everyone plenty of time to read.
Before our next class Monday 9/15, read the comments and get to know your classmates!
For extra credit, reply to one of your classmates’ comments. Do you have something in common? Did you learn something? Be kind.
Hey, it sounds like you’re pretty good at illustration, it would be cool to see some of your work.
What is your area of specialization? And why did you choose your major?
My area of specialization is graphic design, and the reason I chose this area because I started studying graphic art in high school, and it helped me understand what I was good at.
What has been your favorite class so far?
My favorite class so far has been Photography 1 and also COMD 1.
What has been your favorite assignment? Please bring it to our next class.
My favorite assignment was redesigning a logo for a neighborhood store in my Identity Design class.
What do you think are your strengths in Communication Design?
My strengths in communication design are my creativity, typography, experimentation with design, and branding.
What would you like to improve?
I would like to improve my public speaking because sometimes I think I’m stuck when I’m presenting something.
Why are you studying Information Design?
The reason I’m studying information design is that it’s in the graphic design category on the Advisement Sheet.
What do you like to read, listen to, watch, and do in your free time? Or anything else you’d like to share!
My favorite artist is Rosalia, so what I like to do in my free time is listen to music and explore new music, but especially experimental music.
1.What is you area of concentration? And why you chose your major?
My area of concentration is Graphic design and my major is Communication Design, with a focus on digital design. I chose this major because I’ve always been drawn to the way visuals can influence how people understand and connect with ideas. I enjoy working across different mediums and using design as a tool to create visuals and communicate messages clearly. I chose this major back before I applied because I liked to draw digitally. I liked computer work and striking visuals.
2.What has been your favorite class to date?
Digital media foundations. Raster and vector graphics. I had the most fun in this class and the most creative freedom. It was so much fun designing posters and on theme visuals through the adobe tools.
3.What has been your favorite assignment? Please bring with you to our next class.
Making cute posters in illustrator for a quick practice to get to know the adobe tool. And making a themed restaurant in my web design class.
4.Where do you feel your strengths lie within Communication Design?
I think my strengths lie in illustration, typography, digital design, and themed color choices. I’d say I’m also good at adapting to different types of projects and finding creative solutions.
5.What would you like to get better at?
I want to get better at organizing my thoughts and focusing more. I come up with so many ideas and different ways to go about solving a problem that I get overwhelmed and lose the main idea and get lost and burnt out before even getting deep into the project.
6.Why are you taking Information Design?
It’s a class requirement for one of my sections and I also chose this class out of the other options because it peaked my interest.
7.What do you enjoy reading, listening to, watching, and doing in your spare time? Or anything else you want to share!
In my free time, I enjoy watching foreign shows and watching animation. I also enjoy drawing from time to time, I enjoy playing with my puppy, and playing games. I think these interests inspire my work and keep me creative.
-Shameeka Bumpus
What is your area of concentration? And why did you choose your major?
I do communication design with a focus on advertising and marketing. I like being creative and trying out new methods to express ideas with others, which is why I picked this degree. I’m excited to use my abilities to create campaigns and images that stand out and have an effect.
What has been your favorite class to date?
So far, Photography I has been my favorite class. I have a great time going out and exploring various locations to get unique photos. Learning how to view things from various angles and imaginatively capture situations was enjoyable.
What has been your favorite assignment? Please bring it with you to our next class.
The Space Hotel Project was my favorite task. I really liked how everyone worked to come up with ideas and provide imaginative designs to support the project, which was a group effort. Mixing our various ideas and watching the project come to life was enjoyable.
Where do you feel your strengths lie within Communication Design?
My creativity and openness to trying new ideas are what I consider to be my communication design abilities. I like trying out fresh ideas and methods, allowing me to create unique and engaging designs.
What would you like to get better at?
To be able to contribute more effectively to joint projects, I would like to improve my teamwork skills and the capacity to speak up in bigger situations that involve others. I desire to work on refining my motion design skills, so I plan to do that in the years to come.
Why are you taking Information Design?
Considering the title caught my attention and I thought the course would teach me how to properly organize and present information, I chose to enroll in Information Design. Also, it works well with my schedule, which makes balancing it with my other classes simpler.
What do you enjoy reading, listening to, watching, and doing in your spare time? Or anything else you want to share!
I like to play sports, go to the gym, and drive in my free time. Furthermore, I enjoy listening to music and working with my own beats.
My area of concentration is Graphic Design & Adverising. I chose my major because I want to learn and increase my design & communication skills.
My favorite classes up to date would be Communication Design 1 & 2 or Intro to Video.
My favorite assignment would be a brand ad project that I did for Doritos in my Communication Design 1 class.
My strengths in communication design would be using illustrator and InDesign.
I would like to get better at being more decisive early with choosing certain things.
I’m taking information design 1 because I find it interesting to learn.
I enjoy watching twitch, YouTube and playing my xbox on my spare time.
What is you area of concentration? And why you chose your major?
My area of concentration is Graphic Design. I graduated from the High School of Art and Design in 2018 and majored in Graphic Design, so it was a no-brainer to continue my studies. I love solving problems and working with others, it can definitely be a pain and/or frustrating at times but nothing beats finishing a project and seeing it out in the world.
What has been your favorite class to date?
My favorite class so far is definitely a tie between advanced typography + publication design. I love all things typography!
What has been your favorite assignment? Please bring with you to our next class.
This is super hard to choose, I have a couple of projects that were both for school and outside of school, I’ll add everything into a google drive folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f0Bezxxg9Gnf2ZXdjMuNQdfbKXAta82M?usp=share_link
Where do you feel your strengths lie within Communication Design?
I’d say my strengths lie in being knowledgeable in my field where I can take on multiple projects that might take a whole team of people. I can go from packaging design to publication, to social media branding. I’m a bit of a swiss army knife.
What would you like to get better at?
Just generally absorbing as much knowledge + techniques in order to apply to my work! Also would like to get better at giving longer presentations.
Why are you taking Information Design?
Seemed interesting!
What do you enjoy reading, listening to, watching, and doing in your spare time? Or anything else you want to share!
I enjoy reading + staying up to date on current events, especially topics on public health/medicine. I love watching shows and movies with my girlfriend, most recent movie we watched was Weapons. In my spare time I love to listen to music*, play my guitar and hang with friends.
*All time favs: Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C., The Strokes, PinkPantheress
Hey everyone, I’m Eugene! I’m majoring in Communication Design with a focus on Graphic Design. I chose this path because I really believe design is one of the most powerful ways to connect people, especially across different cultures and languages. Growing up bilingual and later moving to New York, I became very aware of how visuals can bridge gaps in understanding. That experience made me want to pursue a field where creativity and communication come together.
My favorite classes so far have been Intro to Video and Senior Project. In Intro to Video, I had a blast working with classmates to create short films; it was such a good mix of teamwork, creativity, and storytelling. For Senior Project, I developed a brand for organic cat food, which was especially fun because it combined so many things I enjoy—packaging design, branding, and motion graphics. Seeing how the project came together as a full brand system was really rewarding.
I’d say my strengths are in branding, storytelling, and motion graphics. I enjoy experimenting with different visual styles and refining details until the message feels clear and effective. At the same time, I’d like to get better at simplifying complex information so it’s easy for audiences to understand. That’s also why I’m excited to take Information Design this semester.
Outside of school, I’m into reading about AI and design, but I also follow the economy, stocks, and world news because I find it fascinating how everything is connected. I enjoy listening to hip-hop and lo-fi music, baking cookies when I can, and honestly, nothing makes me happier than relaxing and rolling around with my cats.
I’m really looking forward to getting to know everyone this semester.
What is your area of concentration? And why did you choose your major?
Communication design with a focus on graphic design! Ive always been on the artsy side of things but I appreciate the structure.
What has been your favorite class to date?
I’ve had a lot that I really enjoyed- Photography was definitely one of them.
What has been your favorite assignment? Please bring it with you to our next class.
My magazine cover for a literary horror magazine concept called grotesque!
Where do you feel your strengths lie within Communication Design?
I have a really strong vision and sense of aesthetics and a certain creative verve.
What would you like to get better at?
Time management, organization, and certain technical skills.
Why are you taking Information Design?
It seemed interesting and fulfils a degree requirement!
What do you enjoy reading, listening to, watching, and doing in your spare time? Or anything else you want to share!
I’m a video essay nerd, I spend a lot of time listening to them without really watching the videos admittedly. I’m a big Jacob Geller fan. My favorite band is the crane wives. I spend a lot of time hanging out with my cats.
What is you area of concentration? And why you chose your major?
My concentration centers around graphic design, I am interested in making my way into Advertising and Branding. I chose this major after trying out Information Systems and realizing that was not for me, I felt boxed up a lot because it was very data heavy and felt like I needed an outlet.
What has been your favorite class to date?
Communication Design 1
What has been your favorite assignment? Please bring with you to our next class.
Web Design Portfolio Site
Where do you feel your strengths lie within Communication Design?
I feel like my skills are balanced across the board in Communication Design
What would you like to get better at?
Communication skills
Why are you taking Information Design?
Fit into my schedule
What do you enjoy reading, listening to, watching, and doing in your spare time? Or anything else you want to share!
I enjoy reading manga, listening to different music genres, but pop takes the crown even in different languages; Korean and Japanese especially. I’m usually very busy during the week with work and school, so a lot of my downtime is spent either working on projects or chilling at home with my cat.