Website Thoughts/Ideas

 The two blogs that caught my eye would be Antony Wiktor and Devin Stank. One thing that stood out to me was the use of space. A lot of the other websites seemed like that they had too much white space. They just looked kinda bland and boring. I really like how these two people used the whole webpage. I also enjoyed how they used the use of "live video" on their websites. It made it look much cooler. 

Some things that I want on my website would be 

-Use of live videos 

-A search bar

-Having my initials in the top left hand corner and possibly have it be a drop down menu

-I kinda like the idea of doing a purple and gold theme if possible, maybe metallic if i can?! 

-Photography page

-Maybe video feed if I get into videography 

-Maybe add a video of "about me" and film it?

Brand Guide First Draft

 

Exploring Brand Guides

 Today I took a look at two different brand guides. 

Starting off with Nike. 

    The Nike Football Brand Guide places a strong emphasis on using the distinctive swoosh logo consistency and precision. It also highlights the usage of bold, brilliant colors and crisp writing to reflect the brands emphasis on performance, power, and innovation. The material in the guide is easily comprehensible due to its simple structure, strong visual hierarchy, created by a large photographs and powerful headers. Nike has tight guidelines when it comes to using its branded goods. These guidelines guarantee that the logo never changes and that the color scheme and typography are the same in all media. 

Moving on to Lululemon.

    In contrast, Lululemon's brand identity guide communicates a upscale minimalism that is consistent with the businesses dedication to balance health and well-being. the stlye guide emphasizes lifestyle, driven photography that embodies the brands, luxury positioning, and mindfulness, along with simple typography and a striking subtle color scheme. It emphasizes how crucial it is to keep the authorized color scheme the Lululemon logo in the font selection consistent. Throughout the book, Lululemon's mission of "elevating the world through mindful movement and personal wellbeing" is brought back up, highlighting the brands commitment to mental and physical wellness. 

Personal Brand Worksheet

 1. What are you most passionate about? What do you care deeply about?

One thing I that I care deeply about would be family. For me this was easy to think of and the first thing I thought of. Having a family that supports you all the time is a blessing. I am originally from Iowa and go to school here in South Carolina, so that is 16 hours away from my house. My parent and my brother have always been my number one supporter. The amount of time, effort and money my parents have spent so I can do the things I love is incredible. Even though I live 16 hours away my parents still make it to the games they can. This fall they plan on coming down for a game, senior night, thanksgiving, and my graduation. I am forever grateful for them! 

2. What are your top 3-4 personal attributes-- the things that define how you make things happen?

Kindness- My love language is giving and kind gestures. For example, last year for senior night I made custom letters for each senior with pictures on them along with gift baskets. (see attached picture) I ended up making 6 letters and overall, it took over 15 hours.

Hardworking-I am always striving to get better at stuff. Whether it is the sport I play (soccer) or a project in a class. I always want to give my best work.

Type A (Organized)- I know this can be bad in some ways. But I am organized when it comes to stuff. One example is my locker in my locker room for soccer. In my locker I have everything organized and have stuff in a certain place. To go along with that I also am very prepared I always have two of everything if I can, this is in case something breaks or if someone needs something. I always like being prepared!!

 

3. What specific professional experiences reflect your strengths and values? What are your 3-4 greatest strengths that have benefited or helped others around you?

Leadership- Soccer has helped me learn the importance of resilience, whether it’s bouncing back from a tough loss or staying focused during a high-pressure situation, the strength has not only helped me as a leader, but also inspired others around me to keep pushing forward, no matter what.

Coaching/helping others- As a youth I lead by creating a positive and inclusive environment where young players could thrive by organizing engaging practices and providing empathetic guidance. I hope them learn the love for the game well and stealing important values like teamwork and resilience.

Motivating- in a work environment, my leadership is defined by motivating others to achieve their best. I help focus on clear communication, recognizing individual strengths and help and supporting a positive atmosphere.

4. What do you have to offer that no one else does? What makes you unique and sets you apart from your peers?

One thing that sets me  apart is my unique combination of leadership, empathy, and motivation. I try to help empower other succeed whether it’s on the field off the field in the classroom or out of the classroom. I can help connect with people and understand their needs and help them inspire to be the best version of themselves.

5. Put it all together: Identify the 3 words or phrases that reflect your personal brand’s attributes

Athletic, kind, helpful

A 25-Year-Old Bet Comes Due: Has Tech Destroyed Society?

Kevin Kelly is a technology writer and one of the Wired Magazine co-founder. He is well known for having an optimistic outlook on technology and believing that advances in this field usually have a good impact on society. He has also written a number of books that examine the future of technology and how it will affect people, such as what technology wants and the inevitable.

Patric Sale is a well known author, environmentalist, and critic of technology. His neo-Luddite beliefs, which criticism industrial society and modern technology are popular. Sale is a prolific writer on the subjects of decentralization, and the perlis of unbridled technological advancement. 

The main conflict between Kelly and Sale revolves around their differing views on the impact on technology. While Kelly believes that technology will lead to positive progress for society, Sale argues that it will ultimately lead to societal collapse, environmental disaster, and widening inequality. In 1995, Kevin Kelly and Patrick Sale made a bet about how technology would affect society over the next 25 years, with the outcome to be judged in 2020. The bet focused on three areas; the potential for an economic collapse triggered by technology, the likelihood of a global environmental disaster due to technological advancements, and whether technology would deepen social inequality, leading to conflict between wealthy and poor.

The outcome of the bet showed that while there was no total economic collapse, there were significant economic disruptions. Environmental issues have indeed worsened, but not to the catastrophic extent that Sale predicted. Similarly, although income inequality has grown, it has not resulted in the kind of class warfare between the rich and poor that Sale envisioned. The judge ultimately ruled in favor of Kevin Kelly, as non of the catastrophic outcomes Sale predicted had come to pass in the 25-year timeframe.

Whether you agree with the verdict may depend on your interpretation of the outcomes. Some might argue that while the exact scenarios didn't unfold, the trends are concerning, especially regarding environmental degradation and inequality. For a similar bet over the next 25 years, key areas to take into consideration might include the ongoing challenges of climate change and the effects of digital privacy and surveillance on personal freedoms.

Looking ahead, possible changes could be technological advancements, the shift to renewable energy, and changes in the global economy.

We Used to Wait Song

 Questions/Observations

• Who is singing?
• Why is there just text on a background that doesn't move?
• Why is their a picture for the background, does it have a certain meaning?
• One thing that I noticed is that there are many different fonts and color usage in the video, along with how the text is appearing. Some just pop up, others kind of fly in front a angle. 
• Snow falling down at one point
• Who is he talking about, like what girl?

Reading in a Whole New Way Post

After taking the time to read Reading in a Whole New Way One this that I noticed is that America's foundation is firmly based on written word, having been formed from the first important texts such as the Constitution of Independence, and pushed by a culture of literacy and the rule of law. From the ongoing script of history to printed books following Gutenbergs press, which increased language and thought, reading and writing technology that has changed throughout time. In todays world we have moved from being "people of the screen," with computer screens now controlling most out our interactions with text. Screen reading, which combines text with graphics and data, promotes rapid, real-time thinking and involvement in contrast to the reflective reading of books. Screens are changing not only how we write and read but also how we see and engage with the world as it grows. 

As screens are changing how we interact with information and redefine reading as they continue to influence our daily lives. Even while the written language is still very important in our society, it has changed and is now well integrated with technology. This development indicates that reading and writing will become as dynamic in the future as a technologies of power them, not only change in medium, but also and how we think learn and connect.