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2013

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locating_place
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class_of_2015
fall
2013
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poster
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2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
Walking is Knowing
Danielle Schmidt
Writing Share
This semester I walked into junior studio not knowing. Not knowing what I would be doing, creating, or with what knowledge I would inquire. Little did I know, ironically, I would be walking to answer these questions. With my walk, I felt limited as to where I could go. I definitely did no want to “Forest-Gump ‘it” across the state of Texas, nor did I want to walk from my apartment that is located on campus. Out of all my favorite spots in Austin, none of which are within a mile or less from Campus. Yet, do I really know all of my surroundings? I haven’t spent much time exploring around campus because I am always searching for activities far enough away to get a break from always being on campus. My freshman year I did not have a car, so I did a little exploring, not much, mainly to Magnolias and back. But when I brought my car down from the beautiful but cold, very cold, state of Wisconsin the following year I did nothing but travel around Austin. Hell, I would have traveled the state of Texas if I had more than a two-day weekend. But I am not at all complaining about the hot spots I’ve found.
When my aunt from Vermont came into town, the first thing she did after checking in at the San Jose Hotel on S. Congress was rent a bike. She told me that she biked down congress a little but mainly looked around First Street and the connecting roads. After meeting up for dinner, I took her on a grand tour of south Austin and downtown. I was constantly pointing out great restaurants, cool hangout places and telling her stories of whom I went with. She told me that I was a great tour guide and that I have clearly emerged myself in the Austin culture and have tried to make it a point in doing all things that are unique to Austin. So after getting the prompt I was hoping to find new “hot spots.”
However, I did have a concern… Walking vs. Driving? Driving wins every time in my book. I mean hell, I drive from the apartments on campus up the big ass hill to the parking lot behind Rags. I drive this almost everyday. Not because I am late but it’s either cold or I’m just too damn lazy. By walking instead of driving you obviously are much more susceptible to discovering minor details. Everyone knows that. After my first walk to South First Street I discovered that residents in this area have customized their house numbers that are painted on the curb. Something I would have never noticed if I was just driving by and something I did not know you could do. My first walk was a great eye opener. And I hope to find more unique things around me as my walks continue. With my first experience going so well I came to these connecting conclusions between walking and knowing.
Walking is knowing. Walking is also discovering new things. Walking is the feeling of total freedom. What can you discover from the ground you place one foot after another on? The trash you stumble over, the multi colored leaves crunching, the hopscotch drawn in chalk on the sidewalk, the lucky penny? What changes or alters your experience from walking one day to another? Is it the weather, your mood, the time of day, who you are with? I walk to discover. I walk to learn about the area in which many just pass by. I embrace the alterations from day to day. Expecting true characteristics to pop out after a change. Walking is freedom that inhabits your soul. Sparking childhood memories, all good and some bad.
Walking is knowing. It seems like generations that follow spend less and less time outside yet alone walking. What are they missing? I mean I don’t walk religiously so I am missing possible discoveries but who is going to reinforce the connection between inquiring knowledge and the liberation of walking? Must there be an incentive to walk? Is knowledge not already desirable and priceless to have? I say knowledge is priceless yet here I am going to a private university to gain knowledge and it charges over $10 for a flavorless sandwich. Who does that? What some might not have the financial ability to go to a well-known private liberal arts university can make up with walking to discover. Walk from home to school or work, maybe take a different path each time.
With this realization about the variations in generations, I want to know more about childhood memories, specifically the ones outside. I remember taking my favorite childhood toy, humpty dumpty, outside in the grass and playing with him. I also loved the kiddy pools and hopscotch. I even in my first year of college, bought a rug that was actually a princess hopscotch game. I would toss the pink and purple beanbags and hop to them. I felt childish in my dorm room playing this game but I sure did smile every time. There seems to not be a greater smile than that of reminiscing in a childhood memory. Can walking bring this out of us?
Walking is discovering new things. I am a true believer that life experience is more valuable than any book can have you just imagine. Going through an experience first hand makes you an expert. Makes you discover what the author of the book left out. You mature as you age but really you mature with life experience. Something that just reading can only get you so far. Walking is a mobile way to get out in the great big world and to open your eyes to what descriptions in a book can’t see.
Walking is freedom. How do you define freedom? Is it entering a liquor store on the day of your 21st, walking around naked in Austin because there’s no law against it, or riding on the back of a Harley with your Raybands on? Now I realize these might be college student’s definitions of freedom, and lets be honest it’s not your first time walking into a liquor store, but I think we can all agree that freedom is an awesome feeling that sometimes we over look. Like I said earlier generations that follow seem to spend less time outside and more time on their iWhatever, but what about the means of transportation. What makes riding on the back of a Harley so “freeing” is the wind and uninterrupted view by aluminum doors that cars and trucks block us from. Don’t get me wrong, I love my car and I find true joy in just cruising around with the top down and beats coming out my speakers, but I don’t get the full experience of being outside even though my windows are down. I am still confined in a “bubble” as Andréa geniusly described cars as being. The evolution of technology is impressive but I believe the technology advancements of transportation is a never ending competition that keeps vehicles gaining more and more speed and style. If you cant tell by now I am kind of a car fan, to say the least. My first car was a Chevy Camaro SS. I think I talked my dad’s ear off about Transformers that he too couldn’t resist. Man, sometimes I just miss that car. I called him Marro. Regardless, we can all agree cars have changed. The newer models are becoming more sporty and sleek, which appeals to our generation. I can only image that this style will continue for following generations and also it seams as if technology compatibility is an important feature to bring the iWhatevers along for the ride.
With new car models coming out, what does this mean for time being spent outside? And sitting in traffic is not considered being outside. I hate traffic! I am use to the open winding roads in the countryside. And honestly, I do not find the point in owning a sports car in the city. You can hardly get past fourth gear. I mean what’s the fun in that? I don’t know about you, but if I had a fire engine red Ferrari, I for sure would want to let the horses run at least every time I drove it.
But back to the original question that started the journey of walking and started this super long essay (sorry guys), I know I can be a little scatter brained sometimes---I blame my excitement, What is this prompt suppose to have us learn? For me I ask these final questions: what do you find when you leave your iWhatever at home of course charging, your Harry Potter book on the shelf because everyone owns a Harry Potter book, and your car keys in your bag? Knowing, discovering, and freedom.
junior_studio
catalogue_walking
photography
motion
spring
2014
Danielle_Schmidt
class_of_2015
junior_studio
catalogue_walking
video
motion
spring
2014
Danielle_Schmidt
class_of_2015
Interaction_design Site_redesign Website Spring 2014 Danielle_Schmidt Class_of_2015
Danielle_Schmidt
GDES_II
Identity Series
Poster
Spring_2013
Class_of_2015
Danielle_Schmidt
adv_typography
booklet
Spring_2013
Class_of_2015
gdes_II
Kitchen_of_Meaning
poster
spring
2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
This assignment was to create a poster for the exhibit Kitchen of Meaning with a focus on a specific word, tautology was mine. I fulfilled these requirements because I created a poster that is interactive with the views at the exhibit as well as demonstrating of the words meaning. I first did research on the meaning of the word tautology. I decided to continue my design based on the meaning that one word can have multiple definitions and represent multiple objects. I decided to go with a game because it is interactive with the audience. I decided to make the game look childish but with a mature twist. This enhances the content of the poster because it clarifies the words meaning as well as the simple layout.
advanced_typography
weather_report
motion
spring
2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
The assignment was to create a weather report with different highlighting elements. first location, time, and then the highs and lows. I fulfill the project requirements because I created simple movements of my images that clearly identify the intended hierarchy of on element within the report. My process began with deciding which elements I wanted to highlight. I made the decision to show the location first because that makes sense in how someone thinks of places to look for the weather. I wanted to create an interesting back drop to simple images to keep the video interesting. My design embodies the ideas of importance of hierarchy through motion in this concept. The design enhances the content because the objects that move are the focus and the theme just adds to the views pleasure.
gdes_II
Instructional_design
illustration
book
spring
2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
This assignment was a way for us to learn the importance images can have in adding to the explaination within the text. I fulfilled the requirements because I simplified the instructions, organized a medium to clearly explain the instructions, and a theme that correlates with the product being created. I started my process with research over my instructions and finding a simplistic way to write them. I then decided to go with a flip booklet for easy and portable use, as well as entertainment. The design enhances the content because the images are correlating with the instructions, its almost like you do not need the type to follow the steps.
advanced_typography
LATCH_exercise
motion
spring
2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
This assignment was to create a short video using after effects to show movement of images and type in a hierarchical way. I fulfilled the project requirements because I organize all the images to show the quantity of each image, location in coordination to others, and hierarchy by amount. I started all my videos by creating the images in Illustrator and then bringing them over to after effects. I decided to separate all like images from each other to show the differences between them as well as the amount of each image to each other. My design enhances the content because the movements are too the point and create clarity.
advanced_typography
LATCH_exercise
motion
spring
2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
advanced_typography
LATCH_exercise
motion
spring
2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
advanced_typography
LATCH_exercise
motion
spring
2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
advanced_typography
LATCH_exercise
motion
spring
2013
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
image_methodology
critical_mass
motion
fall
2012
danielle_schmidt
class_of_2015
The assignment was to take a given element and make an allegory using after effects. My element was tidal waves, and I choose to show this by having a dog play fetch. I fulfilled the requirements because the allegory is cohesive. Tides can be high and low depending on the position of the moon. The high tides occurs when the moon is close, which is why the bone shakes more in the owners hand. when the tides are low is when the moon is not pulling by gravity the water closer, which is why the dog moves more slowly when fetching the bone. I came up with this process by doing research on tides and then creating my images in illustrator. I feel my design enhances the content of the allegory because I used simple images to explain something more complex.