Showing posts with label social networking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social networking. Show all posts

Sunday, 4 March 2012

Mad About Media


Megan Simpson, or just Simpson, is the final of our three Megan's. Funny story: she actually hadn't intended to get into graphic design at all. In fact she had applied for the fashion design program, but there was a mix up in the paperwork, some wires were crossed, and she ended up with us. 

As it turns out, Simpson has a real knack for graphic design, especially web design. She's a bit of a freak that way. I say this with pangs of jealousy. When it comes to html, the girl just gets it! Thankfully for us her love and knowledge of web design is one she enjoys sharing. Simpson is always lending a hand as the class' unofficial T.A. That said, her talents extend well beyond Dreamweaver. She is always eager to learn new things and take on a challenge. When she's introduced to a new tool, or a shiny new program, there's always squeals of delight, and her excitement is infectious.

When it comes to Megan Simpson, if her skills don't enamour you, her character will, because she certainly is one. The girl loves to laugh— and we love her laugh. She's got a great attitude that's made her a delightful addition to our class. So to whomever jumbled Simpson's paperwork: cheers! 


Networking has been taken to a whole new level over the last decade. No longer is it necessary to wear a dorky name tag and drink bad coffee under the roof of a convention centre in order to rub shoulders with like minds in our industries. Things like Twitter and Facebook have made it possible for everyone to rub shoulders, all the time, from anywhere in the world. This social media and social networking, means we're all in the know all the time; even on things we don't want to know. Simpson's infographic takes you through how we got here and shares just how involved we all are with this revolutionary form of communication.




you can follow Megan Simpson on Twitter @MFSdesign 
or reach her at meganfsimpson@hotmail.com

Saturday, 25 February 2012

Crackbook


Erika McMurray was born on the mainland, but grew up an Island girl. She attended high school in the quaint coastal town of Ladysmith, then moved down to Victoria where she spent a year at Camosun College studying fine art. All things art related speak to Erika. She has an infatuation with colour and loves to draw. While she enjoys being a fine artist, Erika felt having another trade-like set of skills would be valuable. This train of thought led her to Pacific Design Academy where she has combined her past experience with a new set of digital skills. After almost two years of training, Erika is now looking forward to venturing out into the world of graphic design, and has been known to quote, "Graphic Design will save the world right after rock and roll does."— a statement by David Carson that I'm sure resonates with more than one of us.

"What's Facebook?" These are words you just don't hear anymore. Over the last few years this social networking tool has firmly woven many of us around its finger. Now with electronic devices like iPhones— which allow you to never be without your Facebook page— one has to ask: Just how addicted are we? Erika's infographic illustrates the answer to this very question... although I don't think anyone's surprised. 






you can follow Erika on Twitter @ErikaM1980 or reach 
her at airbear_1818@yahoo.ca