tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:39:37 +0000projectsaspiringdesign booksdesignerdreamsgoalsgraphic designphotographyNikonadobeafter effectsartistbeginnerbeginningcareercareersclasscollegecolorfamous photographyhopeinspirationintentionsjacob riisjobs anxiety collegemeaningmessrealityresourcesself publishingsummertimeupdatesvideovideo softwarewalker evanswritingTossing the books and experiencing design.http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Karina)Blogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-6693528054975631094Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:41:00 +00002010-09-29T21:43:19.291-07:00Though this blog has long been unused, I feel it's only to bring a sense of closure to this wonderful chapter in my life. I will be posting a link to a new blog that I am working on.Cheers!http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2010/09/needing-sense-of-closure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-251089169058806103Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:16:00 +00002009-07-05T11:28:06.545-07:00projectsupdatesHonestly, it's been too long and to sum up all that has been going on in my life, the universe and everything would send me in a whirlwind of confusion. I'll be brief on the projects which I'm hoping to post soon.Here it goes...1. I'm reworking an existing novel2. Working on an online novel-like project3. Some photography work4. Portfolio (which was supposed to be up ages ago)5. Graphic works forhttp://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2009/07/simple-update-on-future.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-2074426003487867669Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:50:00 +00002009-03-22T12:06:21.681-07:00jobs anxiety collegeIt's been a while and this blog has collected a certain amount of dust but it's not 'cause I wanted to. This semester has been full of headaches and anxiety as I am finally nearing the days as an undergraduate. I should be excited and happy but instead I'm dreading it more than ever. Job searching can be such a pain in the butt.I've looked in all kinds of odd places and applying but who is likelyhttp://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2009/03/time-is-ticking-and-still-no-job.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-4943134443969769520Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:49:00 +00002009-01-15T11:59:46.728-08:00photographyresourcesself publishingSelf publishing photos into books and posters interested me more so the end of 2008 because pretty much all of my presents turned out to be prints from my photography class (aka still broke college student with no hopes of getting better). Though the prices I have looked at are still more on the expensive end, I still found it interesting as a prospective gifts for the the new year, or for http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2009/01/self-publishing-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-5016299503371419272Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:17:00 +00002008-12-24T17:28:32.908-08:00Ending the semester mid December is never a good idea; Christmas shopping becomes a nightmare. Next time, I'll shop online two months in advance to reduce the stress and traffic that I have to deal for the holidays.Wishing everyone a happy holiday!http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-8669061902981681501Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:33:00 +00002008-12-03T04:36:40.347-08:00adobeafter effectsvideovideo softwareSo I stumbled on this yesterday and found it amazing. I've used video software before in the past and they always seem so clunky and requires certain know-hows to get exactly what you want. But this here is amazing, and if it does land on Adobe After Effects, I might be more than willing to try it out.Interactive Video Object Manipulation from Dan Goldman on Vimeo.http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/12/video-and-interaction-software.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-7301584262446160643Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:32:00 +00002008-11-17T08:17:15.361-08:00careerscollegedesign booksdesignerIt's been a while since I picked up a book and actually read for more than five minutes but this book was too good to pass up for a future (hopefully) college grad like me.The book, titled Becoming a Digital Designer, delves into the various careers related to designers. Web, animation, game, graphic, broadcast... all these fields pertaining to design are covered in the book. Despite the name of http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/11/from-makeshift-desk-of-college-student.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-9017718492034212408Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:59:00 +00002008-11-01T17:00:20.949-07:00artistaspiringdreamsgoalshopeAs an aspiring artist of sorts, I've always asked advice to those who seem to have been succeeding in pursuing their artistic dreams and at the same time cope with life while they're at it. Every time there's a different answer and not one, I felt, really related to me in a sort of way.However, some time ago, a fellow forum member to a web comic I frequented often posted the most detail (and I http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/11/on-being-better-artist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-4777992925131901388Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:41:00 +00002008-10-13T19:03:24.229-07:00colormeaningMore color meanings this week. Long delayed, I know but I've been busy. Blue could be described as a color of understanding and peace. It is also often associated with doctors and other healers. Though the color is often related to peace, calm, purity and life, it can also be easily thought as "cold" or cool color, technology, and symbolizing depression. Other qualities related to this color ishttp://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/10/color-meaning-pt-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-5605250489731122973Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:39:00 +00002008-09-24T07:47:26.525-07:00beginnerclassfamous photographyjacob riisNikonphotographyprojectswalker evansI recently got a new camera for my photography class which pretty much cost me an arm and leg to buy (in college standards) but all in all I was pretty excited when it arrive in the mail (despite the FedEx guy being dumb and leaving the nice expensive camera box in front of my apt door).It's nice but as of today I'm completely stumped as to what to take pictures of. My professor is having us comehttp://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/09/photography-newbie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-3016135720308570773Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:37:00 +00002008-09-13T18:22:36.934-07:00careerdreamsgoalsgraphic designintentionsrealitytimewriting Flicker time"Scary and difficult and painful don't have to stop you. Scary and difficult and painful are the very things that transform you into your best self."- Sally Hogshead from her book "Radical Careering"Since probably sometime in high school, my life has been set on high gear with prospects of college, life, studies, work, family, etc.. http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/09/finding-time-to-make-intentions-reality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-4896354186266666961Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:00:00 +00002008-08-23T09:50:19.886-07:00Lately, I've been exploring colors and their meanings. The following is mostly a Western-based concepts and meanings on colors. I'll have to look into color meaning from other cultures later on.Red is the color of fire and blood so it's used to convey everything from war, danger, and strength to passion, love, courage and vitality. In color therapy, it's also believed to increase brain wave http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/08/color-meanings-pt-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-2743901758702867167Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:44:00 +00002008-07-30T12:47:29.048-07:00design booksgraphic designinspirationThis past weekend my brother came up to help me move my stuff into my new apartment. But, as it always happens in the moving process, we got tired so we took the Saturday off and explored Barnes & Noble. I, myself, have a lot of reading to catch up with so I mostly flipped through potential books that I might want to read in the late, late future and admired some of the trendy cover art. And http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/07/taking-break-with-book.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-5908311127644293319Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:26:00 +00002008-07-16T08:18:55.132-07:00aspiringdesignerprojectssummerAs the summer is fast approaching its end, I'm found myself searching making a list for last minute projects/activities I'd like to do so I compiled a list. The following list is just a general list for those aspiring to be designers and improve on their skills, though I understand if each person has their own way of cultivating their design and don't necessarily agree with all elements on this http://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/07/midsummer-projects-for-aspiring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684741175125078053.post-6761798333116920374Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:11:00 +00002008-07-10T18:15:55.709-07:00beginningmessYesterday, I was confronted with pieces of myself stuffed in over-used cardboard boxes. My posters and artwork were still on the wall but most of my books, lotions, perfumes and jewelry were scattered in a painful representation of what my room had become. One large mess.It's nothing to get upset about but when I come home from work and walk into my small room, a certain anxiety comes over me andhttp://daydreamswithoutcolor.blogspot.com/2008/07/creative-mess.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karina)2