Links to My Design Projects
Reflection on The Vignelli Canon
https://pmccausland.com/assignments/reflection-on-the-vignelli-canon/
Design Blitz
https://pmccausland.com/assignments/design-blitz/
Visit New York
https://pmccausland.com/assignments/visit-new-york/
Dessert Display Edit
https://pmccausland.com/assignments/dessert-display-edit/
Times Square Adventure
https://pmccausland.com/assignments/times-square-adventure/
Summary Reflection
Throughout this design unit, I learned that good design is much more than just making something look visually appealing. Design involves careful decisions about color, spacing, typography, balance, and organization. Reading The Vignelli Canon helped me understand the importance of simplicity and creating designs that communicate clearly. I also learned how different design principles can be applied to everyday projects such as posters, photo edits, and advertisements.
One thing that was harder than I expected was creating designs that looked simple while still being effective. I found that it was easy to add too many effects, colors, or design elements, but much harder to create something clean and organized. Making the Times Square photo edit look somewhat realistic was also challenging because I had to pay attention to placement, size, and overall appearance.
One thing that was easier than expected was finding examples of design concepts for the Design Blitz assignment. Once I started paying attention to my surroundings, I noticed examples of balance, rhythm, dominance, and minimalism almost everywhere. The photography portion of the project was a lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be.
The most frustrating part of the unit was making sure every assignment included all of the required parts, such as links, credits, additional media, and reflections. Keeping track of all the assignment requirements took extra time.
The part I enjoyed most was creating the visual projects. I liked experimenting with Canva and different editing techniques to create posters and photo edits. My favorite project was the New York travel poster because it allowed me to combine photography, typography, and design concepts into one image. Overall, this unit helped me become more aware of how design influences communication and how visual choices affect the way people interpret information.
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