Today we had to give our final presentation to showcase our work. I think personally the presentation for me went fine I said and explained what I wanted to explain and I believe that everything came across clearly.
I have enjoyed this module and think I have gained some experience in how to approach 'building' a corporate identity. I am very pleased with the outcome and I will be using what I have created professionally as well.
Presentation
Our presentation is due and I wanted to post the slides of the presentation for reference,
http://www.chameleonmediaconcepts.co.uk/presentation.ppt
http://www.chameleonmediaconcepts.co.uk/presentation.ppt
Website
The website is finished now and I can not think of anything else to add without clogging the design. The URL to the finished design is,
chameleonmediaconcepts.co.uk/beta
chameleonmediaconcepts.co.uk/beta
Bibliography
Before I forget I just wanted to post all the resources I have used to create my website and such,
Coding,
John Resig and the jQuery Team. (n/a). Documentation. Available: http://docs.jquery.com/Main_Page. Last accessed 29/05/2009.
Karl Swedberg. (2009). Slide Elements in Different Directions. Available: http://www.learningjquery.com/2009/02/slide-elements-in-different-directions. Last accessed 29/05/2009.
Images,
Microsoft. (n/a). Clipart. Available: http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/preview.aspx?AssetID=MPj0433155&Query=alone&Scope=20&CTT=1&Origin=EC790000121033&QueryID=l2YF9B5u60&AssetCol=MPj0433155,MPj0386273,MCj0379129,MCBD06986_. Last accessed 31/05/2009.
(Can be freely used http://office.microsoft.com/engb/FX100667421033.aspx?pid=CL100569831033)
Any other images that can be found on my website have been created by me.
Coding,
John Resig and the jQuery Team. (n/a). Documentation. Available: http://docs.jquery.com/Main_Page. Last accessed 29/05/2009.
Karl Swedberg. (2009). Slide Elements in Different Directions. Available: http://www.learningjquery.com/2009/02/slide-elements-in-different-directions. Last accessed 29/05/2009.
Images,
Microsoft. (n/a). Clipart. Available: http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/preview.aspx?AssetID=MPj0433155&Query=alone&Scope=20&CTT=1&Origin=EC790000121033&QueryID=l2YF9B5u60&AssetCol=MPj0433155,MPj0386273,MCj0379129,MCBD06986_. Last accessed 31/05/2009.
(Can be freely used http://office.microsoft.com/engb/FX100667421033.aspx?pid=CL100569831033)
Any other images that can be found on my website have been created by me.
portfolio
I have been selecting items that I want to have in my portfolio. Currently I am creating short descriptions as well for each item and managed to install Lightbox to display the images in a gallery.
Portfolio section
Portfolio section
javascript driven contact form
This code shows how the variables of the contact form are passed on dynamically so that it does not require a page re-direct,
In the commenting above you can see that javascript first hides the animated loading graphic, but once the submit button of the form has been clicked this div will be visible and will show the animated loading graphic. Once the variables have been received back by javascript the grapic will be hidden again and the response text will be extracted from the mail.php file and displayed on the screen.
The following PHP code in the mail.php file shows how the variables are processed and sent and what information is sent back to the main page,
<script type="text/javascript" src="js/jquery.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
$(function() {
//trigger ajax on submit
$('#contactForm').submit( function(){
//hide the form
$('#contactForm').hide();
//show the loading bar
$('.loader').append($('.bar'));
$('.bar').css({display:'block'});
//send the ajax request
$.get('mail.php',{name:$('#name').val(), email:$('#email').val(), comment:$('#message').val()},
//return the data
function(data){
//hide the graphic
$('.bar').css({display:'none'});
$('.loader').append(data);
});
//stay on the page
return false;
});
});
</script>
<div class="loader"></div>
<div class="bar">Sending message...<br /><br /></div>
In the commenting above you can see that javascript first hides the animated loading graphic, but once the submit button of the form has been clicked this div will be visible and will show the animated loading graphic. Once the variables have been received back by javascript the grapic will be hidden again and the response text will be extracted from the mail.php file and displayed on the screen.
The following PHP code in the mail.php file shows how the variables are processed and sent and what information is sent back to the main page,
<?php
sleep(2);
//declare our variables
$name = $_GET['name'];
$email = $_GET['email'];
$comment = $_GET['comment'];
$todayis = date("l, F j, Y, g:i a") ;
$subject = "From Website Form";
$message = " Message: $comment \r \n From: $name \r \n Reply to: $email";
//put your email address here
mail("info@chameleonmediaconcepts.co.uk", $subject, $message);
?>
<div class="sent">
<br />
<b>Thank you <?php echo $name ?></b><br /><br />
Your query will be answered as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
</div>
coding
I have started to slice up the photoshop file so that I can use the images to start to code the website. I will code the website using the following languages,
HTML.
CSS.
PHP.
JavaSript.
With JavaScript I will make sure that the website runs faster by for example passing the variables that are used in the contact form dynamically so that page does not require a redirect.
HTML.
CSS.
PHP.
JavaSript.
With JavaScript I will make sure that the website runs faster by for example passing the variables that are used in the contact form dynamically so that page does not require a redirect.
Research #6
The following website I have found has a wonderful artwork used as a background. This must have been a painstakingly created vector graphic, but it looks fantastic. I have done some vector graphics myself but never to this extent. I think this takes a different type of designer to design something like this really.
ndesign-studio.com
They have some really good tutorials as well on how to do vector art. It seems quite interesting I might look more into this some day to develop my vector art skills some more. I think this is a great skill to be able to add to my design abilities.
ndesign-studio.com tutorials
ndesign-studio.com
They have some really good tutorials as well on how to do vector art. It seems quite interesting I might look more into this some day to develop my vector art skills some more. I think this is a great skill to be able to add to my design abilities.
ndesign-studio.com tutorials
Final design
I have reconsidered my previous design and decided to keep the overall color scheme, but to adjust the design to look more flexibile and fresh,
Research #5
A style that I have come across quite alot as well recently is blogs who have been themed quite extremley and they usually look more like a online scrapbook. I like how it looks, but would not be sure if I would design something like that myself as well.
designspongeonline.com
But I think in this case for example the design blends in very well with the actual site content and that is also quite difficult to get right. The site has to give a certain 'feel' the user when they look at the design.
designspongeonline.com
But I think in this case for example the design blends in very well with the actual site content and that is also quite difficult to get right. The site has to give a certain 'feel' the user when they look at the design.
Initial design
This week I created my first design draft. I am pleased with the overall look and the color scheme. Still I want to do one more draft and then I will decide which design I will slice up and start to code.
Website hierarchy
This week I have been trying to create and think about the different sections I want to put into my website so far this seems the most logical order,
Home.
About us.
Portfolio.
Contact us.
Home.
About us.
Portfolio.
Contact us.
Research #4
A style that I also like is when a website has a really strong image that really catches the eye. It usually seems then that the website has been build around the picture and tells the user instantly what they might find on the website or what the theme might be.
Two websites where you can see this clearly are,
dreamten.com
housingworks.org
Two websites where you can see this clearly are,
dreamten.com
housingworks.org
Research #3
This website is quite simple, but the thing I love about this website is the background he has used for his site. I always find it very difficult to fill up the left over space with a background that will compliment the rest of the design. Even with the standards today it is mandatory to have a background that is also small in size so that it can load fast and that it can tile as well.
davyvandenbremt.be
davyvandenbremt.be
Banner
I have been trying to create an animated top banner for the page. I am not sure if I would want to implant it or not because it seem quite distracting,
Click here to load the flash banners in a new window.
Click here to load the flash banners in a new window.
Research #2
I have come across this site several times while I was researching for this module, but also for other modules in the past. They seem to deal with fairly large clients and also have the same style that I like very much.
hicksdesign.co.uk
I like their approach to website design and it seems they do alot of vector graphics as well, because everything looks/seems very original.
Their contact page looks brilliant and I really like the idea of using a Vcard to exchange company details.
contact section
hicksdesign.co.uk
I like their approach to website design and it seems they do alot of vector graphics as well, because everything looks/seems very original.
Their contact page looks brilliant and I really like the idea of using a Vcard to exchange company details.
contact section
Business card ideas
Work on the corporate identity has been progressing nicely I even have been able to create some business card designs as well,
Logo progress
I have started to work out my design and wanted to post the progress that I have been making with the logo and to show the process I have been going through,
Logo brainstorming
I will attempt to create a logo that will resemble a Chameleon as a C. I have chosen a Chameleon because I think I should always expand and adapt my skills and services so the Chameleon represents constant,
Change.
Adaptation.
Growth.
Improvement.
Change.
Adaptation.
Growth.
Improvement.
Brainstorming
I have started to put down ideas for my website to showcase my portfolio. After some brainstorming I have come up with some key points that I think are essential in creating this website. These key points will be absolute in creating the design for my website. Each aspect needs to comply with these points,
Dynamic.
Clean.
Fresh.
Fast.
Easy.
If I find that this is not the case I shall either revaluate or adjust the design.
Dynamic.
Clean.
Fresh.
Fast.
Easy.
If I find that this is not the case I shall either revaluate or adjust the design.
Research #1
I found a site where CSS is central, they have some amazing websites where you can view the code from. I am intrigued by their fresh style and love the color schemes they user for every site. It all looks very clean and has a effecient look to it.
w3-markup.com
w3-markup.com
Database of Contacts
We were requested for assignment 1 to create a database of contacts. Seeming that I am currently Design Director of Chameleon Media Concepts Ltd and work as an consultant for Tropus & Spicer, I deem this to be non-beneficiary for me at this stage.
Three High Resolution Images
This is a logo that I did for a Hotel in Turkey.
High Res - Akman Beach Logo
This is a front cover from a brochure I designed for a hotel.
High Res - Club Alibey
This is a front cover of a brochure I designed for a Real Estate Agency
High Res - Want Home
High Res - Akman Beach Logo
This is a front cover from a brochure I designed for a hotel.
High Res - Club Alibey
This is a front cover of a brochure I designed for a Real Estate Agency
High Res - Want Home
Artist Statement (Final version)
Who is Guido de Koning ?
I was born in the South of The Netherlands on the thirtieth of November 1982 in a place called "Sittard" Between then and now I have lived in; Belgium, Turkey and currently in the United Kingdom
How did I get into Interactive Media ?
Growing up I always had an interest in technical and electronical things and at a young age I would always break electronics apart, they were not always already broken at that point, to see what made them work.
Over the years my interest in computers grew and technology, especially when I started to go on-line regularly. Along with that my interest towards graphic design and interface design started to develop as well. Mainly due to the fact that I got involved in some on-line projects where I designed some promo graphics for.
Many years later I decided to start studying Interactive Media in London which entailed graphic design and interface design. This gave me a chance to develop my skills to a professional level. Since I was very interested in making this into my career.
Work Experience
I have worked in a lot of different places including; The Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Here I have gained first hand experience in on-line design, print design, interface design and video editing.
The good thing about this is is that I have seen a lot of different work ethics in these countries. The way people work sometimes differs a lot and it is always nice to see a new fresh approach to design and the business side to it as well.
Style
I always design very clean and neat. I can absolutely not stand the thought of making a collage with an overload of graphics. There is just no "rest" in that for me personally. I love clean neat graphics and generally like to think that I give a visual impact with a minimalistic design.
Influences
For some reason I have always very much liked corporate styles and love something that really looks commercial. Its just what attracts my attention and what I would love to re-create sometimes with my own twist to it.
I guess I always like this sort of style since the largest companies usually have the latest and newest styles in their designs. For example,
Apple
HP
Lenovo
Asus
etc.
What tools do I use ?
It depends more on the situation on the nature of the project. If the project requires me to learn a new technique or new piece of software then I will not hesitate to take this challenge upon me. Currently I work a lot with the Adobe software package and to the technical side of my designs I usually use; PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, VBA, Javascript, DOM, AJAX
Working Process
I always start from scratch and build upon my initial ideas. I have never started something that I wanted to keep as a design straight away. I always changes everything a million times or more until I am satisfied with the result. This could also mean re-starting from scratch again until I think the result appeals me. Still then I usually leave my design alone for a few days open it up again to have one last critical look. This could even mean re-aligning things just a few millimetres.
Guido de Koning
20220908
DA with DfIM
I was born in the South of The Netherlands on the thirtieth of November 1982 in a place called "Sittard" Between then and now I have lived in; Belgium, Turkey and currently in the United Kingdom
How did I get into Interactive Media ?
Growing up I always had an interest in technical and electronical things and at a young age I would always break electronics apart, they were not always already broken at that point, to see what made them work.
Over the years my interest in computers grew and technology, especially when I started to go on-line regularly. Along with that my interest towards graphic design and interface design started to develop as well. Mainly due to the fact that I got involved in some on-line projects where I designed some promo graphics for.
Many years later I decided to start studying Interactive Media in London which entailed graphic design and interface design. This gave me a chance to develop my skills to a professional level. Since I was very interested in making this into my career.
Work Experience
I have worked in a lot of different places including; The Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Here I have gained first hand experience in on-line design, print design, interface design and video editing.
The good thing about this is is that I have seen a lot of different work ethics in these countries. The way people work sometimes differs a lot and it is always nice to see a new fresh approach to design and the business side to it as well.
Style
I always design very clean and neat. I can absolutely not stand the thought of making a collage with an overload of graphics. There is just no "rest" in that for me personally. I love clean neat graphics and generally like to think that I give a visual impact with a minimalistic design.
Influences
For some reason I have always very much liked corporate styles and love something that really looks commercial. Its just what attracts my attention and what I would love to re-create sometimes with my own twist to it.
I guess I always like this sort of style since the largest companies usually have the latest and newest styles in their designs. For example,
Apple
HP
Lenovo
Asus
etc.
What tools do I use ?
It depends more on the situation on the nature of the project. If the project requires me to learn a new technique or new piece of software then I will not hesitate to take this challenge upon me. Currently I work a lot with the Adobe software package and to the technical side of my designs I usually use; PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, VBA, Javascript, DOM, AJAX
Working Process
I always start from scratch and build upon my initial ideas. I have never started something that I wanted to keep as a design straight away. I always changes everything a million times or more until I am satisfied with the result. This could also mean re-starting from scratch again until I think the result appeals me. Still then I usually leave my design alone for a few days open it up again to have one last critical look. This could even mean re-aligning things just a few millimetres.
Guido de Koning
20220908
DA with DfIM
My Artist Statement (Draft)
Who is Guido de Koning ?
I was born in the South of The Netherlands on the thirtieth of November 1982 in a place called "Sittard" I currently live in the United Kingdom.
How did I get into Interactive Media ?
Growing up I always had an interest in technical and electronical things and at a young age I would always break electronics apart to see what made them work.
Over the years my interest in computers grew, especially when I started to go on-line regularly. Along with that my interest towards graphic design and interface design started to develop as well.
Work Experience
I have worked in a lot of different places including; The Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Here I have gained first hand experience in on-line design, print design and interface design.
Style
I always design very clean and neat. I can absolutely not stand the thought of making a collage with loads of graphics. There is just no "rest" in that for me personally. I love clean neat graphics and generally like to think that I give a visual impact with a minimalistic design.
Influences
For some reason I have always very much liked corporate styles and love something that really likes commercial. Its just what attracts my attention and what I would love to re-create with my own twist to it.
What tools do I use ?
It depends more on the situation. If a new project requires me to learn a new technique or new piece of software then I will not hesitate to take this challenge upon me. Currently I work a lot with the Adobe software package and to the technical side of my designs I usually use; PHP, MySQL, HTML
Working Process
I always start from scratch and build upon my ideas. I have never started something that I wanted to keep as a design straight away. I always changes everything a million times or more untill I am satisfied with the result.
I was born in the South of The Netherlands on the thirtieth of November 1982 in a place called "Sittard" I currently live in the United Kingdom.
How did I get into Interactive Media ?
Growing up I always had an interest in technical and electronical things and at a young age I would always break electronics apart to see what made them work.
Over the years my interest in computers grew, especially when I started to go on-line regularly. Along with that my interest towards graphic design and interface design started to develop as well.
Work Experience
I have worked in a lot of different places including; The Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Here I have gained first hand experience in on-line design, print design and interface design.
Style
I always design very clean and neat. I can absolutely not stand the thought of making a collage with loads of graphics. There is just no "rest" in that for me personally. I love clean neat graphics and generally like to think that I give a visual impact with a minimalistic design.
Influences
For some reason I have always very much liked corporate styles and love something that really likes commercial. Its just what attracts my attention and what I would love to re-create with my own twist to it.
What tools do I use ?
It depends more on the situation. If a new project requires me to learn a new technique or new piece of software then I will not hesitate to take this challenge upon me. Currently I work a lot with the Adobe software package and to the technical side of my designs I usually use; PHP, MySQL, HTML
Working Process
I always start from scratch and build upon my ideas. I have never started something that I wanted to keep as a design straight away. I always changes everything a million times or more untill I am satisfied with the result.
Researchh
Paul Hirst
Paul Hirst describes the method of his work very deeply and what it means to him as an artist to paint landscapes. By this way he describes how he developes these paintings and how they represent a memory from a experience.
paulhirstart.co.uk
Wayne Coe
By far the most intriging artist I have come across. Wayne Coe paints tragic events and does it very well to capture the moment. It is almost like they are stills from movies or every day life. His artist statement reflects this good as well, he tells it how it is direct to the point.
waynecoe.com
Paul Bloomer
Paul's artist statement is more of a short life story. Which explains what inspires his artwork and what has influenced him including use of materials over the years. it is interesting to see how he developed as an artist over the years by telling in short his life experience.
paulbloomer.com
Paul Hirst describes the method of his work very deeply and what it means to him as an artist to paint landscapes. By this way he describes how he developes these paintings and how they represent a memory from a experience.
paulhirstart.co.uk
Wayne Coe
By far the most intriging artist I have come across. Wayne Coe paints tragic events and does it very well to capture the moment. It is almost like they are stills from movies or every day life. His artist statement reflects this good as well, he tells it how it is direct to the point.
waynecoe.com
Paul Bloomer
Paul's artist statement is more of a short life story. Which explains what inspires his artwork and what has influenced him including use of materials over the years. it is interesting to see how he developed as an artist over the years by telling in short his life experience.
paulbloomer.com
Research
I found some interestings websites which are able to help with writing an artist statement;
http://www.mollygordon.com/resources/marketingresources/artstatemt/
http://www.ucreative.ac.uk/index.cfm?articleid=18407
http://www.artistsfoundation.org/art_pages/resources/resources_arts_statement.htm
After reading this tutorials the most relevant information I would extract from here that I would use in my artist statement as well would be the following,
Background
Why did you get in to this
Are you a student or a practicing artist?
Work experience
What your motivation is for the work you do
What issues are you exploring and why?
What concepts, themes or convictions underpin your work?
How does your personality influence your work?
How have your ideas developed?
The techniques and materials you use
How and why did you choose them?
Do you have a particular process of working?
What is your favorite tool?
What is your favorite material?
I think that these points would all together sum up quite good what I would want to express and bring across as an artist. I have choosen these points, because to me these are key points that I would like to know as well if I would come across an artist whose work I liked and wanted to find out more about his background and previous work experience.
http://www.mollygordon.com/resources/marketingresources/artstatemt/
http://www.ucreative.ac.uk/index.cfm?articleid=18407
http://www.artistsfoundation.org/art_pages/resources/resources_arts_statement.htm
After reading this tutorials the most relevant information I would extract from here that I would use in my artist statement as well would be the following,
Background
Why did you get in to this
Are you a student or a practicing artist?
Work experience
What your motivation is for the work you do
What issues are you exploring and why?
What concepts, themes or convictions underpin your work?
How does your personality influence your work?
How have your ideas developed?
The techniques and materials you use
How and why did you choose them?
Do you have a particular process of working?
What is your favorite tool?
What is your favorite material?
I think that these points would all together sum up quite good what I would want to express and bring across as an artist. I have choosen these points, because to me these are key points that I would like to know as well if I would come across an artist whose work I liked and wanted to find out more about his background and previous work experience.
Art Practice and Presentation
Introduction
For assignment 1 for Art Practice and Presentation we are required to write an artist statement. This statement must not exceed one thousand words and must reflect the student’s practice in the chosen area and it should also reflect the student’s competence in understanding effective strategy for exposure and presentation.
Along with this three images are required of our work. I have been looking through my work to find something suitable and what represents me as an proffessional and what I like to do most. I would like to present some images that I have done for print and shall find the most suitable and recents ones that reflect my style as an artist and proffessional the most.
Research
For quite some time I visit two, of my favorite, technology blogs which always post the latest updates in technology, art and design. These are quite detailed and extensive websites with a rich source of information. I check these on a daily basis to keep up to date with the newest and latest trends in technology, art and design;
us.gizmodo.com
engadget.com
I will also research into artist statements from other artists and post my findings as well on this blog. I hope this will stimulate me into defining and giving more shape in who I am as an artist and what styles I like.
For assignment 1 for Art Practice and Presentation we are required to write an artist statement. This statement must not exceed one thousand words and must reflect the student’s practice in the chosen area and it should also reflect the student’s competence in understanding effective strategy for exposure and presentation.
Along with this three images are required of our work. I have been looking through my work to find something suitable and what represents me as an proffessional and what I like to do most. I would like to present some images that I have done for print and shall find the most suitable and recents ones that reflect my style as an artist and proffessional the most.
Research
For quite some time I visit two, of my favorite, technology blogs which always post the latest updates in technology, art and design. These are quite detailed and extensive websites with a rich source of information. I check these on a daily basis to keep up to date with the newest and latest trends in technology, art and design;
us.gizmodo.com
engadget.com
I will also research into artist statements from other artists and post my findings as well on this blog. I hope this will stimulate me into defining and giving more shape in who I am as an artist and what styles I like.
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