Trollback

Thanks to slow internet due to the weather, I was unable to load the Trollback video. That won't stop me though! I researched him a little and his work is awesome. This is a video I will definitely watch on the bus sometime. His work seems very large scale. I love how he uses lines and type with a hint of the logo. So many times today all you see is a logo slammed on something and it's supposed to be done. We seem to get lazier. My three year old can't read, but he knows the McDonald's M. He also know the D for Disney and the letters in Cartoon Network's logo. He can't recognize his own name, but he sees these logos and knows what's going on. I believe that type is a little more important than the design itself. There are very few companies that are known by their logo with no type in it. It's challenging to find the type that fits a company perfectly, but its important. After creeping through the interwebs to find more typographers, I came across this article:
http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/20-typographers-follow-behance-11121295
I feel like article's like this help new designers by starting our search for further knowledge. It's important that you continue to look and research outside of class.
In conclusion, typography is super important and we should continue looking for it outside of the class room.

Mantra

Wow. Just wow. Mau's work is inspiring! Bruce Mau has led me to proclaim my mantra for this past week. It is (they are) as follows:

Slow down and keep moving.

I realize this is not the way he listed it, but its how I see it. This past week has been so hectic. I always feel the need to run. So much so that I only stopped for food poisoning. After the effects of medication set in, I reminded myself that I need to keep working. Everyone needs to remember every once in a while to stop and smell the flowers. The goal is not simply to get to the end, but to enjoy every step of the way. We work in an amazing field. We make something new almost everyday. We have the chance to change bad to good and provoke change. Let's be happy we're not doctors or lawyers!

Lettering Artists.

This group really excited me! In the video of Jessica Hische, she made a comment about making type for chalkboards. I've always wondered how people made it so clean, now I know. I saw an article not too long ago about how chalkboard lettering is coming back. I for one love chalkboard lettering, and if I didn't shake like a leaf, I would use it all the time! 

I have a lot of respect for these women. I'm also very jealous. I would love to create type. I think I like type more than the actual design aspect. You have to know what you're doing. When to use what. It's putting a ton of otherwise trivial knowledge to good use.

I will end talking about the collections that Filli has. I am going to England and Paris for spring break, and while I'm there, I want to browse some old local stuff to see if I find anything interesting that I could use as inspiration for designs. Both of these women are amazing at what they do and I can't wait to see what they do next!