today is today is today

Or as Richard says, "Design is design is design."  I thought our presentation went well today — our videos played without problem so that is automatically an improvement from the last presentation.  If you'd like to watch our presentation again on finding the nearest restroom in Lindley, go here:

http://prezi.com/wt-rgvqzxcz1/wayfinding-team-1/

Also going on in my world tonight:  Bright Eyes released a new album today and I am beyond excited to sit here (or maybe outside while it's still nice) and just listen.  From what I've heard so far, this album is sounding very "I'm Wide Awake It's Morning"ish.  So, I'm thrilled!  If your a fan, be sure to pick up a copy.  (The Deluxe Ed. cd packaging is way cool).

beautiful minds

Thank you very much for an extension on this paper! Now I can focus on making the best presentation ever for Tuesday and put off reading and writing for another week :) But srsly, thanks!

van morrison. need I say more?

 

And here is a fantastic cover by The Swell Season, one of my favorites.  They're the musicians from the movie Once if you were curious.

Sign Sign everywhere a sign

Blocking out the scenery breaking my mind
Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign

This afternoon we tested out our initial signs and it went really well!  We had at least three random people in the building tell us the signs looked great/they were much needed/we should keep them up.  It was great to hear that!  We also tested them and got some feedback on how to improve the signs further so I guess that is our next step.  Now we've just got to get ready for our presentation Thursday.

Here are a few pictures of our signs in their place:

music

so... I know this is for design, but I like talking about music, too.  So get over it.  Last night I got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet The Decemberists and see their soundcheck before their concert.  It was one of the greatest days (and I'm kinda not sorry I missed class for it).  I was also super impressed with the opening group — Mountain Man.  Check them out, the music is beautiful.

As far as design goes... the project is going well.

expanding anyway

one of my favorite songs right now, and definitely one of my favorite videos of all time.

 

then watch this on how they made the video! Crazy.

presentation

Today we presented our project thus far and we got some good feedback.  It looks like we are on the right track.  So for Tuesday's class my group is going to sketch some ideas for signs in the building and then in class I think we'll make our signs.  We're so on top of it.

fyi.  I'm listening to my favorite Bobs right now (Dylan and Marley)