Hiral Parmar

Portfolio

2011-03-25T03:05:00.000-07:00

So i have a few stuff i still need to add that i have done before this - This is my current design idea.

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Orange Lace

2011-03-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

Using Acrylics, spray paint and ribbon i have created this piece on a canvas
(1 of 3 set )

Young Money Edit - Nicki Minaj

2011-02-22T23:20:00.000-08:00

Just been testing a few things out for the site and how I want it to look.

I have used black ink and a fountain pen to create the design and also acrylic paints - i then scanned the image and edited it further using photoshop.

I like this idea however I'm not too sure if i am going to be using this style or not.

Collecting Research, Images, Info etc...

2011-02-20T20:13:00.000-08:00

I have collected various research including images and a biography that Sef has e-mailed me.
He has recently been signed to the record label Music Kidz which is run by his older brother Shabz.

http://www.musickidzworld.com

SEF - Music Video's

2011-02-20T19:42:00.000-08:00

Here are some of Sef's Music Videos, Check them out!

So Solid Crew - Broken Silence

Sef - Out of the Ghetto

The Reelists - Freak Mode

Brief 2: Artist/Arts Organisation Website

2011-02-17T10:57:00.000-08:00

A friend recently introduced me to a singer called Sef Naqui. [ Formally a member of So Solid Crew and The Reelist ] I called him and explained the brief and he was more then willing to be apart of it. Since we spoke about a week ago he has sent me a bundle via e-mail including pictures and information about him.
Im so excited to get started on this project!

Young Money Edits.

2011-01-26T19:31:00.000-08:00

I have been in the mood recently, to open up Photoshop and play around -

i have decided to make a collection of Young Money designs, ill add them up gradually

(Just researched some high resolution images and edited using Photoshop.

Nicki Minaj

2011

2011-01-26T19:26:00.000-08:00

It's coming to the end of January now for this new year... and i haven't posted anything!
I will be adding a few bits i gathered from [last year] alongside the newbies! Ha.

Colour Wheels

2010-12-10T18:28:00.000-08:00

Colour Wheels - A collection of colours arranged together that compliment each other. They can be a set of primary colours, secondary colours and complimentary colours.

Colours are a key aspect when designing websites, take a look at this site

http://www.dokimos.org/ajff/

The multicoloured moving background is so distracting and makes the user want to close the website rather then take a look around the site.

Colour can also represent moods, it is believed that certain colours can affect the behaviour of people.

Red - Anger

Blue - Down/Upset

Green - Envy

Yellow - Happy

Although some colours do represent moods in certain cultures colours can represent different emotions such as white in Christianity represents virginity however in Hinduism it represents death.

Stefan Sagmeister: Typography

2010-11-24T15:53:00.000-08:00

Stefan Sagmeister is a New York based graphic designer and typographer living in Indonesia. He has designed album covers for artists such as The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith.
I first came across Sagmeister in college where i had researched typographers, his work is really unique and hands on. Using everyday objects he spells out words which are then combined together to form a quote.
' Things i have learned in my life so far' is a collection of images combines together to form a book. The front cover is his face that is laser cut and the images within the slip case form different covers.

Take a Look: http://www.sagmeister.com

I think his work is unique and current. He uses objects and areas that most people will come across and create words using them.

As a part of a college project i had researched his work and created my own here are two of my pieces.

ME IN A FEW PICTURES:

2010-11-22T09:58:00.001-08:00

The Web

2010-11-22T09:49:00.000-08:00

My version of the web - it is broken down into ten main sections which are then divided into thousands creating the world wide web.

2) Facebook Application For The iPhone

2010-11-22T08:53:00.000-08:00

From the launch of the iPhone 3gs, developers have created a facebook application. With quick access to the social network users can check their inbox messages, check who is signed into their online chat and even upload pictures straight from their phone!

Having an iPhone 3gs myself, i have found this application ideal. One of my best features on this application would be the ability to upload mobile pictures on the go using my email address.

Another unique feature is the push notifications - this allows users to receive messages whilst the application is closed. You are also given the option whether you would like to turn the push notifications off or not.

User Interfaces:

2010-11-20T23:38:00.000-08:00

1) www.mNatwork.com

The first site i have decided to include belongs to a small company called magneticNorth, they are based in the UK. They create work for the worlds most interesting companies and brands. The reason as to why i have decided to include this based on their home page - it allows the user to draw certain shapes which enables them to see various pages within the site.

There are 3 main functions of the user interface: an example of this would be the user drawing a round shape, this will then able them to view current projects. They have also worked with The doctor who series, creating a website where fans can view the trailer for the new series.

The cube in the middle of the home screen rotates and allows the user to click on any side showing selected scenes.

I really like their work as it shows innovative designs that are challenging yet affordances.

complete-beginners-guide-to-interaction-design

2010-11-20T21:28:00.000-08:00

' interaction design bridges the gap between man and machine '

- Interaction Design
Interaction plays a big role and is constantly challenged. It is always evolving with new products being created.
It is mainly based on the interaction between users and computers.

- Goal Driven Design
Research is needed to see what the user demands, this is them implemented within the creation of interface. Which also allows
feedback from the user.

- Interface Is Magic
Interaction design should be as easy as 1,2,3. It shouldn't take a long time to load so that your users do not even recognise it as being an interface.

- Usability
If the interface is easy to use and understand then the interaction design is favoured.

- Affordances
The best interaction designs speak for themselves. For example a button should look like a button and a link should look like a link.

- Learn-ability
A strong knowledge of affordances create an easy learn-ability for the user. The interface should be easy to learn and straight foward.

- What Interaction Designers Actually Do
To know who exactly you are designing for and set a goal in place. Either independently or with other Interaction Designers create a strategy - this will allow you to include all possible interactions needed.

- Identify and Wire Frame
Key interactions are sketched either using pen and paper or even software's.

- Prototype Interactions
Designers may use xhtml/css prototypes, paper or protocasting.

- Stay Current
Technology is always evolving and by keeping updated this keeps designers current, by searching new interaction websites and keeping up with the latest gadgets and new HTML5.

- Summary
In conclusion an interaction designer is a professional that concentrates on designing interfaces for users so that they are easy to use and up to date with new technology. Interaction designers are always evolving their work and they way it fits in with the industry. The main aim is to create an interface that is easy to use and serves a purpose.

i have turned a new leaf...

2010-11-20T20:41:00.000-08:00

Ok,so i havn't posted anything in like a decade! and i have decided that from now i will be adding things to my blog
constantly...

iDEAS - Interactive Narrative

2009-12-12T18:49:00.000-08:00

coming up with ideas was proving really hard ! however i came up with a few by jotting it down on a pad ....
I have decided i am going to create a danger hazardous flash narrative which will include audience interaction.
It will be start off by a girl washing her hands and then the option for the audience to decide whether she dries her hands or not.....

MONOFACES

2009-12-12T18:32:00.000-08:00

I then looked through a couple of other flash based websites however one in particular stood out;

http://www.mono-1.com/monoface/main.html

MonoFace - Click the mouth, nose, head and each eye to create a different mono face
There are 759,375 possible faces.

Ive got to admit this site is highly addictive - i was on the site for about a good 20 minutes changing the faces!
I really like this site as its funny and very contempory and it appeals to all ages

from back then - INTERACTIVE NARRATIVE

2009-12-12T18:10:00.000-08:00

So for the first week of rotations i was scheduled to attend Interactive Narrative sessions.

In the first session we were given an introduction to what an interactive narrative is..and where we were able to come across it .. the hand-out asked us to look at and consider structure. To be honest after looking at the different examples i was really excited to get started...

I looked through the references we had been provided with, however one stood out in particular ...
http://www.inanimatealice.com

At the beginning of the site there is a welcome page which allows you to chose a episode you wish to follow. I have to admit at first i was about confused at first as to what an Interactive Narrative was and how it worked. However, once i clicked on episode one i was confronted by a screen that explained what was going to be shown and warned me to turn on my speakers,
''Use your mouse to click the forward arrows, you may also need to perform an action in order for the story to continue''
I clicked through the whole of the story and even before i had done so a mood of sorrow and being anxious had been portrayed by the images selected. A child and a mum on a mission to find the father, this had been portrayed by images of rough long winded roads accompanied by phone interference noises which suggested a sense of lost connection.
Overall i really liked the way flash had been used in these stories - they really depicted the scene well and allowed the user to be taken into the situation by asking them to make certain decisions.

Fresh Start

2009-11-30T14:21:00.000-08:00

Okay so i have kind of neglected my journal for a very long time now!
i have been caught up in a mess of family issues back home and having the flu didn't really help either

However better late then never i guess...
At the beginning the year i was a bit sceptical as to what the course was going to offer me in terms of design. Once i started attending the rotation scheduled sessions along side Tutorial and Lectures, i started to become more familiar with the course.

I have become more relaxed about this course and i have started to research in all different areas to build a portfolio of inspiration....

Billys Balloon - Don Hertzfeld

2009-11-09T18:03:00.000-08:00

Whilst doing my foundation diploma earlier this year - during the art history lessons i came across this American Animator.
Don Hertzeld creates short animated films often obscure. I really like this animation as the suspense is immense and even though you can forward it you chose not to..and watch in suspense

GREAT! :D

Hello!

2009-10-22T03:24:00.001-07:00

Welcome to my Blog!

Feel free to browse through my blog, its full of fun ..funky and wierd things!
However the best bit is my multimedia work :D

Hope you enjoy browsing, and if you wish to leave any comments please do:
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