Final-Poster

 

 

 

 El tren de la muerte ("The Death Train") refers to a network of Mexican freight trains that are utilized by U.S.- bound migrants to more quickly traverse the length of Mexico, also known as La Bestia ("The Beast") and El tren de los desconocidos ("The train of the unknowns"). This mode of travel is extremely dangerous and illegal. It is estimated that yearly between 400,000 and 500,000 migrants, the majority of whom are of Central American origin, continue to ride atop these trains in the effort to reach the United States.^[1] The National Migration Service (Spanish: Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM)) reports that of 64,061 foreign nationals that were detained in the year 2009, 60,383 were from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.^[2] Furthermore, according to the consul of El Salvador, Vilma Mendoza, "Around 30 percent of those who ride the trains are 'cyclical migrants'; men and women who attempt to return to the United States after deportation, or after a failed attempt".^[3] Other factors that have contributed to the mass exodus of Central Americans, according to Juan Pardinas, CEO of the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness, are "the precarious economic situation of their countries of origin, the consequences of civil and political-military conflict, as well as social and economic devastation caused by natural disasters, such as hurricanes".^[4] Although these trains (which transport products and materials including corn, cement, and minerals) are regarded as a free form of travel that allows migrants to avoid Mexico's numerous immigration checkpoints and 48 detention centers, the risks are high and many riders are left with life-altering injuries that limit their capacity to work.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_tren_de_la_muerte

 

 

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Fieldtrips

-Visual Asylum-

    My impression of the Visual Asylum studio was very bright. Walking in and seeing the library full of designer books, made it feel like dream library. The bright colors all around the studio made my neon creative child come back out from my closet. The display of the their art work around the studio is what was most impressive. I like seeing the wide range of work that was born in the studio.

-Ram Castillo-

    I loved that he shared his story, that he shared a part of his soul. I took notes on everything he said to help grow my network as an artist. His lesson was very noble, it doesn't matter who you are or where you some from; if you work hard, you will succeed. I do consider buying his book in the future.

-Studio Conover-

    This studio was not what I expected, it felt more professional, then playful. The feel for the office was still inspiring, I felt that in  every corner there was something subtle, yet creative. My favorite part of the tour, was when he took us to the back and we were able to see his wife’s part of the studio. I didn't know wood could come in so many colors, or brick. That was most impressive.

Local Graphic Designer- Mrs. Erin Seidel

Chip Kidd

Patterns

Tissue Layers

Borders

Color Theory 2

 

Color Theory 1

Compositions Posters

Design Problem 1A

 In this picture you see the texture of wood and the water damage from the sprinklers. This is a side panel on a commercial building, across the street from the building I work in. I noticed it as I was walking around looking for more texture, beyond my building. I like how the wood changes color, from a light faded wood to darker version of it's self. 

I was in the hospital waiting room and as I was looking at the art in the hallways, I found this. It looked like an old shroud to me, from a distance. This to was also used as a texture. In the center was a painted picture of a vine yard. What I also like about it is the horizontal brush strokes, behind the vertical brush strokes.

I'd like to believe that the teal stuff is fertilizer, I hope. I liked how bright the colors come together  ;, the fuchsia, with the bright green and the way the teal  pop's just a little. This was one of my favorite. These plants are also out side the building I work in. I know they are very common, I just cant remember their name.

Texture & Type Texture Design Problem 1B

Scale, Depth, and Motion

Great minds in design research project:Chipp Kidd

I chose Chipp Kidd because of his jacket work in comic books. I myself, a fan girl, wanted to learn more about graphic design in the Comic Book world. I chose this picture because it shows just how strong Wonder Woman is and provide more inspiration for my Halloween costume.

Found Rhythms

Visual Principles Step 1-Plane