In this week’s Blog Assignment, we are being tasked to write about where on the spectrum that Joe Hallock presented and spoke about, we currently aspire to do work. The spectrum includes High Information Density to Low Information Density and Broad Audience to Specific Audience. This is something I have been questioning since the beginning of my graphic design career. Actually this is a big part as to why I have decided to apply for this program in the first place. The truth is I do not know, I know the type of work I would probably like to avoid but as for having a preference of work I currently am working toward, I do not have one. I understand where the money lies in these fields, but I am not someone with the desire to chase money. I want my work to be fulfilling while also paying my bills and allowing me to live comfortably. I have had these feelings before this program but now being introduced to so many different things, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Yes, even coding is something I can see myself doing. That may be something I do very little of due to my lack of knowledge but the possibilities of that excite me. I am terrible at drawing and was terrified of learning Illustrator for that reason. I came to find out Jason is teaching us ways to never have to actually draw in Illustrator, just create. And even if I did have to sketch something out beforehand I feel one hundred times more confident because of Jill teaching us the process of doing so and how to create feeling with simple design choices. I know I should pick some kind of answer, so if I was offered all of these things on the spectrum and told I can only choose one it would be around the same area as video games. I enjoy designing things for the purpose of design, but I also love solving problems and visually communicating with the world. I believe that level of High Info Density and a broader audience is something that appeals to me.
