Module 2 Blog update

Hello everyone,

Still figuring blogging out.  I'm not that comfortable with this, but I'm still learning and that is what this class is all about.  I'm enjoying this class and looking forward to learning new things.  The book The Design of Everyday Things is interesting and I can relate to some of the information discussed in the readings.  We think that since something doesn't work when we are using it, we are automatically at fault or I do.  Reading this book has helped me to realize that not everything is my fault, but could be related to the design of the product.  The phone system topic was also interesting because I have found myself leary of using things just because it was different and I was scared that I might mess something up.  I feel that by taking this class, I will be more open with learning how things work and not feeling that it something doesn't work just right, that is automatically my fault.

Cyndi's Design Blog

Hello, my name is Cyndi Hewitt and I am new to designing a web site and blogging.  I have not really thought about graphic designing as a fine art, but after reading the text, it truly is a fine art.  Changing the font, color, and typography really enhances a project.  Visual details in graphic design is a very important.  Clip art catches my eye whether I am viewing a website or something else.  I guess I haven't really focused on the adjustments that may have been made to clip art, but after reading the text it made me aware that I should pay careful attention to the details of the clip art and photos.  I often send letters out to the youth at my church with some sort of clip art or border to help add creativity and draw their attention to the letter, but the details I add are very basic.  Another important part of design is the special effects that are applied to photos in order to make people interested and keep them interested in visiting their website often.
The most important thing is to grasp the attention of anyone who looks at your design.  I am not that creative with my design for the letters I send home, but after reading the text I am looking forward to learning how to be more creative.