From 10am to 2pm,
Discussing with Martin about the concept and layout. Eveything is much more clear more. Thanks.
Need to design the cover (front and back), plus the info page for Onion boy and my own design pages. He said design has 2 types: industrial design and creative design. Industrial design is just like business card design, having info and a bit of layout and done. But for Creative design, it takes time to come up with a nice and appropriate solutions. There is no way if you just sit in front of the computer and do stuffs is designing. Sometimes, a little break, a short walk, a quick glance can be a huge inspiration. But then inspiration is for amateur. We professional need to continuing working and solutions for the problem would come eventually. We can not let the inspiration overdrive us.
Then just take your time and start doing all sort of things that excites you. Even these proposed design would not be the solution for our design, these may be the solutions for other design problems. Keep it as long as you like it. You are the designer. You need to focus and listen to your eyes and intuition. Then you are open to endless opportunities.
Today, I did the info page, continuing the cover although still not very happy with the book name as well as the image. Need to design my pages tomorrow and find way to communicate the theme for the cover :"Think outside the square".
I think the logo fit best with images using the ink... Gotta try ink, photography and/or photoshop. I end up decided on the brochure with 16 pages (8 spreads).
Gotta find space for the CD...???
End the 2nd day.
Hanging around with Jaclyn and had dinner with other friends.
Ah I bought a new printer today for only $49. Ya gotta claim the cash back. REMIND!!!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
I failed the Driving test TT_TT
Just because of slow signaling 2 times...
Waste money and time because the next test is gonna be 6 weeks later.
Really annoyed today because of the internet ringtone service that cost me $55 ($5 each).
It is really true that first bad luck in new year affects the rest of the year. Right after the lunar new year, I wasted $100 for crab reason, now during the year I keep losing money unnecessary. DAMN IT.
Waste money and time because the next test is gonna be 6 weeks later.
Really annoyed today because of the internet ringtone service that cost me $55 ($5 each).
It is really true that first bad luck in new year affects the rest of the year. Right after the lunar new year, I wasted $100 for crab reason, now during the year I keep losing money unnecessary. DAMN IT.
Monday, July 23, 2007
First day work at Onion Boy (10-4pm with no break time)
Now I start to record what I did for my internship as a report diary.
What I gonna say is that I am really surprised that they gave me really design job to a starter like me to handle. I was quite frustrated at first because I don't know how to start and I had a really bad habit that I prefer to work alone without anyone around and have lots of reference books around me but then I have to overcome this and just do whatever I can today. I heard this phrase from somewhere I couldn't remember that it takes time and courage for a designer to show of their work, and no matter how good or bad it is, you - a viewer - has to appreciate that and comment them with passion and encouragement. (and please forgive me if I cited wrong, but that is what I remember). Anyway, at the end of the day, my graphic design college had given me a good finger for my logo design, and I found it really encouraging and Martin, thank you very much. I will try my best.
What I did for today is basically design the logo/icon for the portfolio brochure which contains around 8 designers/photographers work including myself. They said they want to show designers' works to promote and also for later can be a category for clients to find their desire graphic designers whose style suit their needs.
I found it also really surprised when they ask me to include my work in their brochure design??? Am I good enough???
Then I have to come up with a template or layout for the brochure. At first, my boss wants to brochure in landscape format to be fitted inside the CD box (18x12cm) or at least the CD size (12x12cm). But then for better and saving printing cost, he changed the size to 210x140mm which you can print 2 spreads in 1 SRA3. We kind of discussed the idea of folded brochure but then it has to be printed on A1 size then cut off which is costed around a few thousands dollar compared to a few hundreds for the first idea. We then decided on the 1st one.
My duties are to design to cover, the info page and drafting out the layout for the brochure. And I found it quite funny when we worked on the name for the book brochure. He wants a theme for the book which is "Think creatively outside the square" but still consistent and original. I then came up with a few names and among them are: Outside the box, beyond idea... We then kind of decided on the name "Think outside the box" and I have to try to design them into a icon or playing with typography instead of using illustration or image to represent the idea.
He asked me and Mar to discuss the template before I leave so that we don't waste time on the project because I am not coming tomorrow because of the driving test. But then, Mar said he doesn't know what to discuss because he had no idea and tell me to think about that then do it later on. I somehow felt that the boss and Mar opinions are kind of opposing which I found sometimes hard for me because I am in the middle.According to what I heard, I am completely understand that they just don't really understand each other and interpret each other opinion wrongly. I will try to contribute more so that they won't oppose anymore.
First day and so many need to deal with plus my own self pressure, I am really worn out. Moreover, he said we will work on this project maybe 2 months and later on develop and A1 version and need me to communicate to the other Vietnamese designer in VN the concept and method... But 4 weeks later, I promised I am gonna do intern at Digital Eskimo which I really like and wished I could work there long time ago. What am I gonna do?
My mum told me don't think too much. Just contribute as much as I can and if there is nothing go wrong then I just stay and work for Onion boy and ask my friend to replace my position at Digital Eskimo (Jaclyn I think of you). But then in the meantimes, we don't know anything about the next 4 weeks what is gonna happen, then just work without any second thought.
There is a proverb said: "Don't stand in one mountain and yearn for the other higher one". My mum added: "If you change your 1st job so quick without reason, then the 2nd, the 3rd, ... one, you may find yourself keep changing job". It is like a 1st bad sign that might affect the later". I am wondering, but I still believe in what she said I promised myself I will do my best and leave the rest upon later to decide since you will never know what it gonna happen even tomorrow.
End the diary for 1st working day, later record maybe shorter.
Ah and hope that I will pass the driving test tomorrow. "Grandpa, please protects and assists me"
Here the company website: www.onionboy.com.au
What I gonna say is that I am really surprised that they gave me really design job to a starter like me to handle. I was quite frustrated at first because I don't know how to start and I had a really bad habit that I prefer to work alone without anyone around and have lots of reference books around me but then I have to overcome this and just do whatever I can today. I heard this phrase from somewhere I couldn't remember that it takes time and courage for a designer to show of their work, and no matter how good or bad it is, you - a viewer - has to appreciate that and comment them with passion and encouragement. (and please forgive me if I cited wrong, but that is what I remember). Anyway, at the end of the day, my graphic design college had given me a good finger for my logo design, and I found it really encouraging and Martin, thank you very much. I will try my best.
What I did for today is basically design the logo/icon for the portfolio brochure which contains around 8 designers/photographers work including myself. They said they want to show designers' works to promote and also for later can be a category for clients to find their desire graphic designers whose style suit their needs.
I found it also really surprised when they ask me to include my work in their brochure design??? Am I good enough???
Then I have to come up with a template or layout for the brochure. At first, my boss wants to brochure in landscape format to be fitted inside the CD box (18x12cm) or at least the CD size (12x12cm). But then for better and saving printing cost, he changed the size to 210x140mm which you can print 2 spreads in 1 SRA3. We kind of discussed the idea of folded brochure but then it has to be printed on A1 size then cut off which is costed around a few thousands dollar compared to a few hundreds for the first idea. We then decided on the 1st one.
My duties are to design to cover, the info page and drafting out the layout for the brochure. And I found it quite funny when we worked on the name for the book brochure. He wants a theme for the book which is "Think creatively outside the square" but still consistent and original. I then came up with a few names and among them are: Outside the box, beyond idea... We then kind of decided on the name "Think outside the box" and I have to try to design them into a icon or playing with typography instead of using illustration or image to represent the idea.
He asked me and Mar to discuss the template before I leave so that we don't waste time on the project because I am not coming tomorrow because of the driving test. But then, Mar said he doesn't know what to discuss because he had no idea and tell me to think about that then do it later on. I somehow felt that the boss and Mar opinions are kind of opposing which I found sometimes hard for me because I am in the middle.According to what I heard, I am completely understand that they just don't really understand each other and interpret each other opinion wrongly. I will try to contribute more so that they won't oppose anymore.
First day and so many need to deal with plus my own self pressure, I am really worn out. Moreover, he said we will work on this project maybe 2 months and later on develop and A1 version and need me to communicate to the other Vietnamese designer in VN the concept and method... But 4 weeks later, I promised I am gonna do intern at Digital Eskimo which I really like and wished I could work there long time ago. What am I gonna do?
My mum told me don't think too much. Just contribute as much as I can and if there is nothing go wrong then I just stay and work for Onion boy and ask my friend to replace my position at Digital Eskimo (Jaclyn I think of you). But then in the meantimes, we don't know anything about the next 4 weeks what is gonna happen, then just work without any second thought.
There is a proverb said: "Don't stand in one mountain and yearn for the other higher one". My mum added: "If you change your 1st job so quick without reason, then the 2nd, the 3rd, ... one, you may find yourself keep changing job". It is like a 1st bad sign that might affect the later". I am wondering, but I still believe in what she said I promised myself I will do my best and leave the rest upon later to decide since you will never know what it gonna happen even tomorrow.
End the diary for 1st working day, later record maybe shorter.
Ah and hope that I will pass the driving test tomorrow. "Grandpa, please protects and assists me"
Here the company website: www.onionboy.com.au
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Soul mate!
A short Korean drama (12 episodes) but I couldn't finish it, because I don't want to. At the beginning, I feel like it because of its humour and storyline but then, the ending spoils the whole drama (ha simply because it doesn't end as I would like it to be). Anyway, I still like it (rate 4/5).
Ah the drama poster is quite nice and also I really love one of the actress in this drama (Hong Yu Jin_Sa Kang). She is super super cute, also her acting. I really love her hair style, and wondering if it would look good on me haha.
Something quite interesting about this drama is that the cast keep their real name in the drama, except for Sa Kang (the actresss I love , wonder why???).
Look at her and see if I am right...
Thursday, July 19, 2007
I finally found job...
I finally found job...(not just 1 but 2 jobs) after nearly 2 months desperately looking for one...
Ahhh so happy, really happy, I want to tell the whole world. I found 2 in one day just like I found 2 four-leaf clovers in one day. I now start to feel the luckiness from the 4-leaf clovers...Ha This is the first time I myself found a job without asking help from anyone. I will treasure this feeling.
The job starts on this coming monday is at the print shop called "Onion boys" (so far i knew). They need someone to help on their projects about VN since they had branches in VN and want to expend their market, and I am somehow applied in time. HA.
The 2nd one I found is at "Digital Eskimo". They are quite an impressive firm (have a look at their website at www.digitaleskimo.com). This job will start 4 weeks later... I have to do research about them before starting the job ha.
I am so happy when I received his call (Mr Duncan) asking if I am still interested in the intern and you can guess how happy I was. I still remembered he asked me:
"Is it cool?"
Wow, "It is really cool", I replied, "Thank you very much".
I was so happy at that moment as if I could yell loud for the whole world to know. HA and thank you so much Miki for recommended me the place. Hope you enjoy your trip to Singapore and if you can, hehe, remember to buy me something there.
..........
But... now i start to fear for what coming next... There are all sort of questions popping into my head... Will I do a good job? What if I don't know how to do this and that?
But... I will try my best.
But this coming tuesday, I have a driving test and I may have a ask for a whole day off.
YA, start a new job and ask for a day off the following day is really troublesome. But there are no choice. I can't delay the test, and I also don't want to.
About the driving test, hope i will pass... Ha I don't want to see you again with my driving tutor.
Now I look forward to the ski trip next weekend start at 6pm 27 to 28 and will return on 29.
There will be nice photographs post after that day, be sure to look forward to them. *^u^*
Ahhh so happy, really happy, I want to tell the whole world. I found 2 in one day just like I found 2 four-leaf clovers in one day. I now start to feel the luckiness from the 4-leaf clovers...Ha This is the first time I myself found a job without asking help from anyone. I will treasure this feeling.
The job starts on this coming monday is at the print shop called "Onion boys" (so far i knew). They need someone to help on their projects about VN since they had branches in VN and want to expend their market, and I am somehow applied in time. HA.
The 2nd one I found is at "Digital Eskimo". They are quite an impressive firm (have a look at their website at www.digitaleskimo.com). This job will start 4 weeks later... I have to do research about them before starting the job ha.
I am so happy when I received his call (Mr Duncan) asking if I am still interested in the intern and you can guess how happy I was. I still remembered he asked me:
"Is it cool?"
Wow, "It is really cool", I replied, "Thank you very much".
I was so happy at that moment as if I could yell loud for the whole world to know. HA and thank you so much Miki for recommended me the place. Hope you enjoy your trip to Singapore and if you can, hehe, remember to buy me something there.
..........
But... now i start to fear for what coming next... There are all sort of questions popping into my head... Will I do a good job? What if I don't know how to do this and that?
But... I will try my best.
But this coming tuesday, I have a driving test and I may have a ask for a whole day off.
YA, start a new job and ask for a day off the following day is really troublesome. But there are no choice. I can't delay the test, and I also don't want to.
About the driving test, hope i will pass... Ha I don't want to see you again with my driving tutor.
Now I look forward to the ski trip next weekend start at 6pm 27 to 28 and will return on 29.
There will be nice photographs post after that day, be sure to look forward to them. *^u^*
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Planting the chili seeds!
Don't want to buy chili at the market...
Hey remind me 3 months later, ok? *^u^*
Hey remind me 3 months later, ok? *^u^*
Ko map sum ni da!
This is the drama I strongly recommended for those who love drama.
This is a drama about love and life, worth spending time on...
After finishing the whole drama in 3 days, I searched for it music, and the main action images.
He was the action in the drama "The successful story of a bright girl"; however, in that movie, he looked like a jerk to me. But then in "Thank you", he looks... ahhh, I really like him now. ^u^
The little kid Bomi and her mother Young Shin are also super adorable.
I love them all...
A bittersweet drama, like honey and clover...
Look at my cute little Cousin
Isn't she adorable???
PS: Mom, the dress you bought for her is really fit!!!
Friday 13th
Ya... Today i lost my bank card again...again...
My friend called me: "STUPID...AHO...BAKA"
Maybe I am... hahahah
By the way, these are some lovely gifts I received from my dearest friend Jaclyn... I love u Jac :-*
My friend called me: "STUPID...AHO...BAKA"
Maybe I am... hahahah
By the way, these are some lovely gifts I received from my dearest friend Jaclyn... I love u Jac :-*
Thursday, July 12, 2007
THE DAY I FOUND A 4-LEAF CLOVER!!!
Today...
I found 2 four - leaf clovers...
WOW... Have anyone ever found one???
Searching for the meaning of 4-leaf clover, it is said that the 1st leaf represents HOPE, the 2nd leaf stands for FAITH, the 3rd symbolizes LOVE and the last-the 4th leaf means LUCK.
Isn't it great for me to find two 4-leaf clover at the same time. Does that mean double happiness? hehe
They said there are 10 000 3-leaf clovers for every 4-leaf clover. Amazing.
I found myself no reason but happy for that whole day ^u^
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
START AGAIN >>>
blah... blah... blah...
Ehem... Ya I start my blog again and this time I really want to make it personal like writing down what I feel important or what I feel I want it to be recorded.
Something personal, but still something about my own interest in design and aesthetic, also photography.
Hope this time my blog is gonna last for longer time.
Cheers...
A no reason photo... I just feel like it...weird
Ehem... Ya I start my blog again and this time I really want to make it personal like writing down what I feel important or what I feel I want it to be recorded.
Something personal, but still something about my own interest in design and aesthetic, also photography.
Hope this time my blog is gonna last for longer time.
Cheers...
A no reason photo... I just feel like it...weird