ASSIGNMENT
Zhenyu Kou – Futura Poster
Advice Taken From Others
One of the most important pieces of advice I read urged me to not procrastinate. Due to the nature of the class, long term projects allow for procrastination. However, I plan to establish a strict schedule for myself during the… Continue Reading
Spoon-fed Design
As mentioned in my poster presentation, my dad introduced me to design. He worked with Massimo Vignelli for 25 years, and educated me on his career. I was ten years old when he presented me with examples of Massimo’s work,… Continue Reading
Reflection and Resolution
There are a lot of tips from last year’s students that I have generally struggled with in college years such as procrastinating, time management, and seeking help from peers and professor. Among those tips, one thing I would like to… Continue Reading
WHY DESIGN?
I used to be passive even when I was an undergraduate student. I always don’t have any enthusiasm for everything I do. Before I become a graduate student in Newhouse, I was a VPA student in the transmedia program. After… Continue Reading
How could it not be design?
With a BFA in fine arts, I have only recently pivoted to the world of design and the applied arts. I have always tried to live my life through creativity and visuals, so I feel accustomed to the visual world… Continue Reading
Reflecting and Looking Forward
Reading over advice from previous students was definitely overwhelming, but it’s also so encouraging to hear such positive things about the outcomes of this class. Throughout everyone’s advice, a common thread that stuck with me was the idea that there… Continue Reading
Visibility and Invisibility in Design
Why Design? Although I do not have long experiences in designing, here is the beautiful philosophy that I found in design. We tend to believe what we can see more than what we cannot see. Through what we see, we… Continue Reading
A Fresh Start Reflection
After reading the advice suggested by last year’s students, I have collected a few important pieces of information; don’t procrastinate, be outgoing, and be willing to change. All of these things are something I generally struggle with, so I am… Continue Reading