After reading the lessons from past designers who took this class, the pieces of advice that stood out to me the most were about critique and improvement. For me, it can be really nerve-wracking to put something that I’ve done… Continue Reading
I really enjoyed reading the “Lessons Learned” posts from past VIS 317 students and will definitely be applying their advice to the way I design going into the semester. After reading all the posts, I really resonated with Talia Tackim’s… Continue Reading
One thing I have struggled with in the past is procrastination. I have a tendency to put things off until the last minute instead of getting them done ahead of time. Whether it be design, writing, or anything else, rushed… Continue Reading
Each advice from last semester is necessary for me to take during this semester. I think there are some advice are extremely important for me to remember. Always start a project earlier is the top one that resonated me the… Continue Reading
Before I was in the VIS program in Newhouse I was in VPA design. I have taken a few design class before. And from reading all the post from previous students in this class. I think Deadline is the number… Continue Reading
One thing that really resonated with me from the advice from peers post was the idea of not being married to your first idea. I’m the type of designer who will sit and think about ideas for a long time,… Continue Reading
Jordan Schnitzer’s recommendation to let go of something that isn’t working is a tip I truly resonate with. In the past, I have been hinged on an idea that I felt had potential. Unfortunately, I could not get past the… Continue Reading
After reading the “Lessons Learned” post from the website I found some points made by previous students very interesting and relatable. For instance, when Laura Angle said to start everything ASAP, I can agree with her on that statement. I… Continue Reading
Although all of the advice from the designers is very helpful, I really resonated with Rachel’s post. She was brutally honest, but optimistic. I personally struggle with insecurity about my work, especially now that I’m in a class full of… Continue Reading
While reading the advice of last year’s students, I took away a lot of helpful and reassuring advice. Each post hammered home the fact that this class is a lot of work and it is important to begin early. I… Continue Reading