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Posted by: StuckInAMoshPit Oct 25 2010, 12:17 PM

info graphic for graphic arts class. it really sucks, but i thought I needed to post this

thought I'd also post it to make sure it's correct before it goes live

Posted by: datass Oct 25 2010, 12:49 PM

this isn't even a decent infographic, this is something i can make in 3 minutes using a mind map software

Posted by: StuckInAMoshPit Oct 25 2010, 01:25 PM

yep. that's my point. i didn't even use mind mapping software, i used ms paint and photoshop

Posted by: datass Oct 25 2010, 02:02 PM

why are you posting this if it sucks then?

Posted by: LittleMissSunshine Oct 25 2010, 09:35 PM

cause he wants to show what he can make it with paint and ps?

Posted by: technicolour Oct 25 2010, 11:43 PM

Search how other people do graphics like this.
Generate ideas.
Figure out how to translate ideas into actual things.
Stop figurin' and hop over to doin'.


You put no thought in this at all. Frankly, you're pretty ballsy for even posting this. This is so unbelievably amateur it's hilarious.

Posted by: StuckInAMoshPit Oct 26 2010, 10:13 AM

^umm... thanks?

Posted by: datass Oct 26 2010, 11:43 AM

^what do you actually expect us to say? good job you can actually use ms paint and microsoft like a 12 year old could. this is showcase booth, not post your random no-effort-stuff here forum.

Posted by: StuckInAMoshPit Oct 26 2010, 01:31 PM

^constructive critisism. not just "it sucks"

Posted by: mockingbird Oct 26 2010, 08:01 PM

constructive criticism, yes.. but what is there to say if you know it sucks already?
anyway, i'll give you my 2 cents.

Mhm. Mosh, if you need some inspiration to get your gears working refer to this http://infosthetics.com/. Beautiful finished creations that should help you gather some ideas.

Notice how they are much detailed while still amazing to look at? Synthesize that and apply it to your own creation. I see much potential in your "rough draft/sloppy copy". I agree with others, I wouldn't necessarily post this in the Showcase Booth, it belongs more in Graphics Help. But that's just my opinion.

Posted by: technicolour Oct 29 2010, 09:06 PM

^ Exactly. Thought is step number one in informational design, such as this. If they didn't teach this in your class, then I'd drop that class like a bomb and find an actual class with some creditability.

Posted by: Mikeplyts Oct 30 2010, 01:51 PM

Holy shit, Kristina is so furious.





I like it.

Posted by: technicolour Nov 1 2010, 10:25 PM

I'm a firm believer in tough love. BSing around the truth only leads to more of a catastrophe. 'Sides, this place needs some action.