Composition: Critical Reflection Section 1

Connection: 

I think that the elements in my blog are thematically connected. I use titles to introduce my pieces and activities. I also use introductory, middle, and concluding sentences that connect my thoughts and the pieces I display. I use words like "original" and "new" so one can clearly distinguish between what pieces come first and so on.  My pieces are very much connected with each other. My titles are in bold which help to organize the post, and draw attention to what is important to pay attention to for that section. My posts are also in chronological order so one can easily follow them. I purposefully have breaks between activities to indicate my movement from one subject to the next which helps to connect the piece as a whole. For example, in my "Horizons" exercise I make a break between the horizons examples and the Golden Section to show my movement from one theme to the next. Finally, there are strong visual connections throughout my design. For instance, my font color is consistent which brings the design together. Also, my background is a soft pink/faded white which fits in with the font. My descriptions are always before and after pictures I upload, and everything is aligned in the middle to stay consistent throughout the blog.

Alignment:

I have thoroughly checked my alignment within my pieces to make sure nothing has been overlooked. My alignment is consistently in the center with a touch of variety. For example everything is aligned in the middle except for my ruler of the Golden Section which is flush-left. My downfall is that I express how to enforce the message of my designs within my descriptions but not so much in the design alignment itself. I could do better in the future to ensure my message is clear with more movement opportunity of my designs. I allow the proper amount of space between each piece and theme so nothing is overly cluttered or overly spacious. In looking at my alignment, my clients would probably tell me to change my patterns a little bit to establish more of a variety. But on the other hand, center alignment pleases the eye because it allows everything to appear right in front of one's vision rather than having them search for everything. I could do better in different levels of importance, rather than make them all appear to be equal. That would make the most aesthetically pleasing piece.

Priority:  

I took a break and came back to my computer. I found that I would indeed keep reading this blog for the amount of color sustainability and variety. Once the color caught my eye, I began reading and found that there was enough information mixed with personal emotions to keep me captured within the text. There is clear and appropriate hierarchy within the text. To use the example of my Titles and text again, the Titles are big and in bold to catch the audience's attention. There is good balance of color and value. I mix the background color well with my text color. And my pictures fit well with soft hues or vibrant hues when called for. The visual flow is pleasing in that nothing stands out or feels out of place. I am able to follow through the entire blog without feeling overwhelmed, or pulled in opposing directions. Each item flows swiftly into the next.

In evaluating my own work I'd say my alignment needs the most work. I could make my work stronger by using more variety when a piece needs the most attention. Everything else goes above and beyond the expectations of a blog. I have the right balance of colors, and every segment is arranged in strong hierarchy typically from original works to altered and improved works. I enjoy my work and look forward to what comes next, I hope everyone else does as well!