Graphic design is not limited to only digital compositions. Many of the pioneers of graphic design were fine artists in the 60’s and 70’s. One such designer was Javier Mariscal. Mariscal is a Spanish artist and designer who was born in February 1950 in the city of Valencia, Spain. His rich and diverse work spans quorky cartoon characters to unique interior designs, from … [Read more...] about Visual Literacy: Javier Mariscal
Archives for 2013
Humanity’s Animosity
The classical depiction of a scientific laboratory shows two eager scientists amidst a table of steaming beakers and flashing machines. Cages line the walls behind them, filled with mice or frogs. The scientist will grab one of these animals, inject him with some blue substance, and eureka! A new discovery has been made. While this movie-like depiction may not be completely … [Read more...] about Humanity’s Animosity
Across the Aisle: Surprise in Rome
By Megan Rilkoff For the first time in 600 years, a pope is resigning from his high Vatican position. Blaming ill health, Pope Benedict XVI announced on the morning of Monday, February 11, that he can no longer fulfill the demanding duties of Pope. Both Al Jazeera and NPR released audio clips about the Pope’s surprise resignation but tackled this truly unprecedented story … [Read more...] about Across the Aisle: Surprise in Rome
Across the Aisle: Boy Scout Controversy
by Megan Rilkoff With the plethora of different news sources and media outlets today – how do you decide where to get your news? Is it on your iPhone, the radio, television, online streaming? The possibilities are endless to stay up to date on stories that are local, national, and global. Although most new stories seem easily digestible, there are many viewpoints, … [Read more...] about Across the Aisle: Boy Scout Controversy
TV Culture: The Face of “Grey’s Anatomy”
In the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy, intrusive photographers followed Alex Karev and Jackson Avery around for an extended photo shoot searching for the new face of Seattle Grace Hospital. Entitled, “The Face of Change,” the main characters, including the hospital, each had significant character arcs. As a series, Grey’s Anatomy has broken barriers than now seem invisible to … [Read more...] about TV Culture: The Face of “Grey’s Anatomy”