The Thoughts I Thought Along The Way
A photo that represents you
Finding a picture that represents yourself is easier said than done. I chose this picture because though content, only I know why. Only I could hear the waves crashing behind me, the seagulls screeching above me, and the wind whipping through the tall grass on the sand dunes. The viewer, however, has none of the context I do. By redefining the clouds in the background I hoped to use the color to capture the mood I was feeling. By blurring the edges I hoped to make the image resonate the feeling of being a memory or a dream. One of the skills I want to strengthen is relaying a message to a viewer despite them not having any prior context to fill in their own blanks.
Sandwich of yourself
Exercises like these are a very resourceful way to simplify yourself. Writing a biography page about yourself can be easily overthought. This sandwich was a way to remind myself of my basic principles like calmness (chamomile tea), strong connections to my hometown (getting sonic slushies with friends), or just reminding myself of the things that I enjoy without any explanation. This is like a massage for the brain. (The ‘average joe bread’ is supposed to be a Trojan Horse-like message. I don’t think that I’m bread.)
The making of the bio!
Navigating the website definitely found itself to be a struggle for me. A lot of the ideas on these pages changed during the making of my bio. I’m sure my bio will likely also change over time as I grow as a student, designer, and person. However, central ideas seemed to stay throughout the process. Writing my thoughts down, as simple as that is, was something new for me. I felt more clear as I worked through this project, and it is definitely a tool that I can’t wait to utilize more. (Apologies for the image quality. Out of two different scanners, neither could pick up my pencil marks.)