Thursday Morning Workshop: Mass Art Master Class with Liz Resnick
Youth Design’s fifth Thursday Morning Workshop focused on the connection between advertising and graphic design. The renowned professor, Liz Resnick, started the session by explaining the three expressive modes of visual language: the practical, the poetic, and the persuasive. She expressed the nuances graphic design uses to convey messages and influence society. Sitting in a classroom at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Youth Designers questioned and explored the meaning of words used with designed images.
After the discourse with Liz, Youth Designers were split into groups and given a concept to develop a design campaign around. Each group brainstormed about their design and message.
Brainstorming groups were sent to the computer lab to fully design their campaign. Once completed Youth Designers met with Liz for a campaign critique. Resnick provided the students with valuable feedback on conveying a clear and solid message. When critiques were finished Youth Designers voted on the best campaign. Joseph Soto, Nora Nwogu, Demetrio Prato and Emily Rose Navarro were apart of the winning design team. The winners were rewarded with a poster designed by Luba Lukova.
Youth Design would like to give a special thanks to Mass Art and Liz Resnick for their support and guidance!
Youth Designer Nora Nwogu Meets Olympic Gold Medalist Aries Merritt
2012 Youth Designer Nora Nwogu, who is currently interning at Reebok International, met Olympic Gold Medalist Aries Merritt while he was visiting at Reebok. Read what she has to say about the experience.
“Aries Merritt is endorsed by Reebok, and today he came to visit. This was really cool. Everyone was there when they interviewed him about winning the London Olympics Gold Medal for the 110m Hurdles.”
Nora Nwogu, Youth Design Class of 2012
Claudia del Castillo, Mentor, Reebok International
Christine Devitte, Mentor, Reebok International
Spencer Wyatt, Mentor, Reebok International
Youth Designer: Stanley Rodriguez Week 2
My first week was different from my second week. The first week I was getting used to the environment and the people working with me everyday. By the second week I was more comfortable and nothing was awkward anymore.My biggest challenge this week was putting the typeface on the Waltham city seal correctly. My work environment is really chill. Everyone is friendly and it kind of seems like no one ever has a bad day. My work space actually feels really welcoming, mainly because everyone is so laid back.
Stanley Rodriguez, Youth Design Class of 2012
William Bruno, Mentor, Sasaki Associates
Jeff Sprague, Mentor, Sasaki Associates
Youth Designer: Khlye Park Week 2
Museum of Medical History and Innovation by Leers Weinzapfel
My second week at work was much better than my first. My lunch hours stayed the same but I changed a lot. I became accustomed to my work environment and more comfortable with my co-workers. Now, I am going on more outdoor trips to help out. My biggest challenge this week was organizing two 3.5-inch binders for my co-workers who are working on a project with UConn East Construction. My workspace is a calm but energetic office area. I’m happy to be there and glad I was able to quickly adjust to the environment.
Khyle Park, Youth Design Class of 2012
Jim Vogel, Mentor, Leers Weinzapfel Associates
Youth Designer: Victor Coren Week 2
My first week went by very slowly. I didn’t know anyone but my mentor, Nat, and fellow Youth Designer, Rex. Now, in my second week I’ve been getting to know a lot more people. At first I didn’t have much to do. Now, I have A LOT more work. It was hard at first, but after they explain and show me how to do something, I can do it with no problems.
My work environment is very open. There are no offices – just tables and desks with Macs or Windows computers. When you come in you get a warm happy welcoming feeling . There is a snack room/break room were there are FREE snacks, 50 cents can sodas and vitamin waters for about $1.50. There is a nice view and a ping-pong table and foosball table.
My biggest challenge this week was figuring out what line drawing is and determining the width and height. Another difficult challenge was trying not to buy lunch everyday. It’s good food but its $7.00 to $8.00 I’m spending everyday.
Well, I enjoyed a lot at the ICA. I enjoyed being with the Youth Design crew, the very creative art pieces, and the meeting we had after the seeing the exhibit. It was nice to hear how everyone’s job was going and what they were doing. The tour guides were cool too. My favorite piece was the Czech Modernism mirrored and reflected Infinitely.
Victor Coren, Youth Design Class of 2012
Bruce Macindoe, Mentor, Wayfair
Youth Designer: Tucker Gaye Week 2
The ICA is always a pleasure to visit and see new contemporary art. I enjoyed the remodeling of the multi-verse the most; it was my favorite piece of artwork there.
Tucker Gaye, Youth Design Class of 2011-2012
Brian Boshar, Mentor, Life Is Good
Youth Designer: Aaron Clanton Week 2
I felt that my second week was more productive than my first, which mainly consisted of watching Adobe tutorials. Having more projects to complete this week led me to feel more apart of the Opus Design team.
My biggest challenge was not feeling awkward at my workplace. Initially, I felt a little uncomfortable in this new environment. Working in an office space was a new experience for me and it took some getting used to.
Opus Design is a cute boutique design firm. The color scheme and layout gives the office a great mixture of whimsy and seriousness of purpose. Everyone is congregated into an open cozy space and the team is always hard at work. Being around professional designers in this environment helps me feel part of the Opus Design team.
Going to the ICA was a phenomenal experience. Not only did I enjoy the museum and the art and design within it, I also enjoyed the time I had to bond with my fellow Youth Designers. The trip also got me thinking about my Youth Designers Take Action piece and it helped me narrow down my ideas for the project.
Overall, my favorite set of pieces by Josiah McElheny were his Big Bang Chandeliers. I believe there was an equal amount of art & design put into each piece, and the outcome was beautifully thought out chandeliers.
Aaron Clanton, Youth Design Class of 2012
Julia Frenkle, Mentor, Opus Design
Lily Robles, Mentor, Opus Design
Youth Designer: Michaela Carter Week 2
My second week is much more comfortable than my first. I’m starting to know where most things are and I’m meeting and talking to more people.
My biggest challenge this week was helping my mentor with one of her concept boards. There were some skills in Photoshop that I wasn’t familiar with that I had to work through. My work environment is very relaxed and comfortable. It’s very easy to get work done individually, but it’s also set up so I can communicate with others easily.
I really enjoyed the ICA and the new exhibit they featured. My favorite piece of work was the cube made out of pin needles.
Michaela Carter, Youth Design Class of 2012
Elizabeth Collins, Mentor, Sapient Nitro
Youth Designer: Cindy Lou Week 2
My second week at Karmaloop allowed for more relaxation and familiarity with the work environment. I have finally settled into a permanent working station. My workload is still about the same as the first week; I haven’t done any graphic design work yet but am still enjoying the easy-going office jobs to help out the Karmaloop folks.
The work environment at Karmaloop can be described as casual and friendly. I work at my own table in the PLNDR department. Our workspaces aren’t separated into cubicles so the atmosphere is very open. The AC seems to be on most of the time though, so although it’s summer outside it’s pretty chilly here.
As of now, I have yet to come across a job that can be deemed “challenging”. In fact, the hardest thing may just be having enough work to keep me busy.
I enjoyed Josiah McElheny’s mirror exhibition the most at ICA. My favorite piece of artwork by McElheny were the mirrors that were perpendicular to the projected screen, creating an illusion of what seems to be an endless tunnel below and above the mirrors. The work environment at Karmaloop can be described as casual and friendly. I work at my own table in the Plndr department. Our workspaces aren’t separated into cubicles so the atmosphere is very open. The AC seems tobe on most of the time though, so although it’s summer outside it’s pretty chilly here.
Cindy Lou, Youth Design Class of 2012
Leandrew Robinson, Mentor, Karmaloop
Girls Closet 2012
In honor of the Boston Fashion and Lifestyles Tour, Youth Design leadership and the ladies of Korn Design organized a glamorous night for our Youth Design girls. Youth Design girls were treated to refreshments and tables lined with designer goods from 5-7pm on Thursday August 2nd.Each Youth Designer was allowed to take their fill of professional attire, casual gear, accessories and shoes. Laughter and smiles resonated through the Korn Design office that so graciously donated space for the event. Youth Design girls left the closet with bags stocked to the brim with items to wear and share.
Youth Design would like to thank everyone who donated and shared his or her time to make this event possible.