For The Thrill of It: June 2011

20.6.11

19.6.11

This is a response to a revolt of students not doing there homework and in return homework has been cut back. Is this a good thing or is it creating an easy way out for students? How else does one learn? This is a very simple design, but hopefully it proves to be more powerful than an empty piece of notebook paper.

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These are in response to the devastating effects of lead poisoning in China and how it has affected hundreds of children. The top is supposed to be a rusted Chinese flag with pencil drawn stars and the bottom I'm struggling with the type. I'm liking the yellow markings and it's interaction with the image.

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Responding to the article about Michael Bastian's price point for his clothing after winning CFDA Best Men's Wear Designer. I tried to mimic a barcode in the last two and in the first tried to create an overwhelming feeling with a type background and multiple S's creating a $ sign.

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18.6.11

NYT Articles

1. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/15/world/asia/15lead.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper

2. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/arts/design/2011-venice-biennale.html#/16/

3. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/16/education/16homework.html?hp

4. http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/24/on-coming-out-exploring-the-stories-of-gay-teenagers/?scp=1&sq=gay%20stories%20article&st=cse

5. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/16/fashion/michael-bastian-fashion-designer-takes-a-risk-lower-prices.html?ref=style

6. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/19/us/19wives.html?_r=1&hp
7. http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/iraq/index.html?scp=1&sq=death%20toll%20in%20iraq&st=cse
8. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/21/business/21bizcourt.html?hp&gwh=704530ACD6D5BF70F71589FFAC63CB2E