Looking at my previous design brief drafts, I have definitely noticed many improvements and some things that still need to be improved. Taking this class was the first time I've ever used any of the Adobe programs and when we started with illustrator, I really enjoyed it. However, looking back on my very first draft, I noticed I wasn't concentrating on the contrast very much. As we continued to turn drafts in, I feel like I began noticing contrast more, therefore, I can see a difference from my first draft to the final layout. Repetition was somewhat required for this assignment, due to the use of only one letter. However, I did notice that on most, if not all of my tiles, I used a repetitive pattern as well.

When we began working on the second design brief, the doctors form and the poem, I started to consider visual hierarchy and alignment. When I began working on this design brief, I had absolutely no idea what to do or how to do it. However, as I look back on my drafts, I noticed a variety of improvements. Not only has my alignment improved, but I think my choice of typeface improved as well. In my first draft of the poem, I used SO many typefaces, thinking I was giving it variety. Looking at it now, it just looks chaotic! The final poem that I have at home is a world of difference compared to my first layout.

The third design brief, the dancer, started out slightly rocky for me as well. However, I learned how to make a layout, such as this one, professional. It took multiple attempts to create the image that I wanted and there is still work to be done on it. One important concept I factored into this layout was the audience who'd see it. I felt that I did a good job with the images I incorporated into the design. I think something that I still need to work on for this specific design brief is working with layers. I want to learn how to make my images less pixilated.

Working with the most recent design brief, as you know, I've run into some serious complications. One concept I took into consideration was repetition and unity. I definitely still have places for improvement. I'm not satisfied with my brochure and want to improve many things about it.

One major improvement I've noticed with my work is the overall presentation.