Assessment of Group

In class Friday, we got into our project groups and was told to choose a photo that we believe our group represented. The following images reflect that of what the IOB group believe we are at the moment.

These first two images represent a wholeness of the group. The two that chose these two images believes that the group is together the way a group is suppose to be. Well balanced and supporting each other was also stated, from the second photo.


These next two photos represent a struggle within the group, whether it's with one another or from outer force, we're still able to maintain the composure necessary to keep going and help each other out in tough times. We might have different opinions at times but everyone continues to work hard for the end goal - together.



The next two shows a similarity in what the two people that chose these said. They believe that the groups dynamic is based upon 3 main group leaders and the rest of the groups members are following them and supporting them.



The last two shows that we're not quite 100% together within the group, but we're working on it. The path that these two shows, if things works out the way it's suppose to, then the puzzle will be fully complete and we'll be as one, while the path of the trees leads to one point in the destination, our main goal for this project.

Office Space Composition.

Below is the final composition of my office space I designed. The theme was Strawberry, hence the pink theme. I didn't want to go with red as that would have made the space too dark for a first entrance into other spaces. The walls have a soft tan color as I thought this was appropriate for the space. The layout consist of a furniture plan, 2 elevations, and 2 perspectives of the interior.

Business Idea Contest

There is this business idea contest on campus, and I'm currently thinking about entering. I've always been good when it comes to business and this seems to be something quite fun. The top winner also receives $1,000 so that definitely could do quite a few things. You have to come up with an original idea, and if you are selected among the 20 finalist, you have 2 minutes to pitch your ideas to the panel of judges. Talk about do or die. This might even motivate me to get back into the school mode that I've lately feel distance from. Either way, this should be an interesting opportunity that I definitely don't want to miss out on.

Semester Progress

As the semester is already half over, I feel as if maybe I'm starting to slow down. My overall motivation has died out, and just a lot of stress has build up. I'm currently maintaining 3 As and one I'm not so sure of. I know I can do better, but I don't know what is holding me back in that class. But, I will make sure I pass everything; there is no excuse not to. I just need to apply myself for the next month & a half and do well. The final stretch is almost here, I just need to hold on. Sometimes I'm excited for class, other times I'm just over it. Typical college student life, I suppose. Hopefully I can keep my mental focus up and finish this semester out the way I had intended to.

Studio Project - Elements & Principles of Design

As the group project is moving forward as it should, it really has narrow down a bit more towards what we are focusing our attention on. We demonstrated a proportion & balanced of chaotic hexagon shapes design for texture. The form it will take will still depend on the final development of this project as we will continue to work on it. The shadows it cast as of the affect from the lighting of the shape really is quite intriguing, and depending on the time of day, these hexagonal shapes will illustrate a different system of rhythm onto the surface of which it is placed. Overall, we're happy with the design we have completed thus far, and as we have a clearer mindset of what to do, this will only help us to emphasize the importance of our shape in regards to the IOB building and its meanings. The colors we have also selected has a warm & inviting notion to it, as to allow visitors to feel as if they also belong in the place, since IOB has strong family bond towards one another. We will try to explore other colors this week and see where that could also lead us.

Photoshop Composition

Nothing In Particular

I just wanted to take this time to blog about something random, something unrelated to everything, yet it still ties in everything. Lately, studio and other classes has consume the majority of my time, which that's how it should be. If I'm not either working on one assignment, I have many others to partake upon. These blog post are getting quite easy, though, maybe through the repetitive action every week to post up a few. I'm hardly at my apartment much besides the weekend. I used to have time to play some soccer here and there, but with the schedule, it has been a bit difficult. Although, I did managed to play one time this past week. I'm no longer breathing so hard and quick to burn but like in the beginning of the semester. Trying to at least participate in soccer once a week will help me feel better, and allow me to build up my endurance and stamina slowly. I don't mean a quick 30 minute session every time we play either. I'm talking about 2 hours to 3 hours of play every single time. Usually I have a hard time with the first game but as it goes on, I get more energy for some reason. So this will take care of my workout sessions that I no longer have time to do as well.

So, pretty much it looks like it's just going to be Studio & Soccer here on out, until the weather gets too cold to be outside playing that intensely.