Tag: Graphic Design
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Instructor Spotlight: Adam Straus
Adam Straus has worked as a sculptor, businessman, consultant, professor, and inventor of candy and toys. In addition to inventing for the past 25 years, Adam has a Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts in metal-smithing and has produced a line of award-winning, sterling silver baby spoons along with numerous other upscale gift items. He also…
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Making Friends at FIT
To be honest, making friends isn’t as hard or scary as it may sound. Saying “hello” to the person right next to you in class can lead to a blossoming friendship! Or, in my case, seeing them on the train. Whatever works for you. This past weekend, after another class of HAD 109 Adobe Illustrator…
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Stuff to Do After Class
This past Saturday was week number eight at FIT and I cannot believe how fast these Saturdays are coming. I never want it to end! I remember how nervous I was going to my first class – my family and friends kept on telling me to explore Manhattan while I was there by myself and…
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Inspirational Thinking
So, the train ride to class is getting increasingly boring since the scenery never changes. More boredom = more creative thinking! (What a surprise – I’m complaining about the train again!) Anywho, sitting on the train and asking myself questions is almost philosophical to an extent. I know it sounds crazy, but asking yourself questions…
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The FIT Surprise
No, I’m not talking ice-cream. The Surprise Factor Up until February 27, I thought I was alone and had a weird passion for computer graphics and digitized drawing and art. To my amazement, I was surrounded by geeks (really cool ones) like me when I entered room C230 and it felt pretty awesome. Kind of…
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Take a Look Inside My House
I bet you thought I was actually showing you a drawing of my house, as an Adobe Illustrator student. I was just metaphorically speaking. (Sorry for my terrible sense of humor.) Growing up, most of the time, it was just me, my mom, and my little brother. We live, work, eat, laugh, and support each…