sammyboylestad

Introduction: We were instructed to make a brochure for our last blog post assignment. Our goal is to photograph, design a new color scheme, and apply our thoughts to our swatches. We were instructed to produce three colors with two additional tints for each and nameplates, using that color palette Inspiration: I was irritated when I originally received this assignment since I couldn't think of anything I loved well enough to utilize. In my room, I've just lately agreed on a painting. The photograph depicts Greece, and I aspire to visit there eventually. From the picture, I picked a mix of deeper and brighter tones. Swatches: After finding my inspiration, I attempted to duplicate some of the same colors as InDesign samples. To construct the colors, I had to adapt the CYMK values as closely as possible to the key colors in the design. Looking at the image and trying to duplicate it perfectly was tough, but I loved the process of modifying and generating colors from scratch.   Co...

People of all ages come to Starbucks throughout the day to purchase their favorite drinks. Maybe it's an iced coffee first thing in the morning, a latte to get you through the afternoon, or a refresher after school. No matter what you have to drink, it satisfies you, and you always come back for more.  How many times do you come to Starbucks in a day, a week, or a month? Are you rewarding yourself? If not, you are missing out on what we have to offer you. We are all busy, and customers make time out of their day to stop at one of our many Starbucks locations. One of the most outstanding promotions is Starbucks Stars. It takes a minute out of your busy day to join Starbuck Stars. Every dollar you spend with us, you will receive at least one star, if not more. It's fun and free! You can redeem your leads for a cold brew, protein box, or a coffee tumbler. We want to celebrate with you on your birthday by giving you a gift of either food, drink, or a refill. On special days w...

Main Theme: As I discussed in my last blog, I wanted to create a meme that everyone at HPU could relate to. I chose the template after seeing it on social media. It depicts the president of HPU Nido walking with "Parking," looking back at "New Fountains," seeming more impressed.  Healing: In my original photo, you can tell that I forgot to remove the unwanted hair near his forehead from the previous person that I placed Nido over. After removing the hair, I decided the placement of Nido's neck was not aligned correctly and needed to be fixed.  I also added white textboxes to each word to draw the audience's attention more to the text and not have it blend into the image like it was initially doing. It was helpful that all my edits were created in different layers and kept me organized throughout this project. Overall, I'm happy with the progress I made, and it was a great way to practice the new tools given.  Before  After 

Twenty-one years ago, I was given the name Samantha Boylestad. I was named after my grandfather Samuel, and people call me Sammy or Sam. I was born and raised in Scarborough, Maine, and as I got older, I knew that I would want to spend my college years in the South. I would define myself as outgoing, striving to do well, and a hard worker. I am a Junior at High Point University, and I am majoring in Strategic Communications with a minor in Political Science. I am part of a Sorority where I am learning People will ask me what I want to do with my life. I know I am on the right track, but I am still figuring it all out. I decided to major in strategic communications because it opened up many different areas that I could concentrate on.  I have always had a passion for design and fashion and keep myself updated on the newest trends and interior design. I recently thought about Real Estate and selling homes, and possibly moving to Florida after I graduate. My communication degree would...

  Introduction :  For this blog, I wanted to create a meme that everyone at HPU could relate to. I chose the template after seeing it on social media. It depicts the president of HPU Nido walking with "Parking," looking back at "New Fountains," seeming more impressed.  First Process:   For the first step, I imported the meme template I selected, then imported a picture of Nido and used the lasso tool to crop his head; after that, I made two layers and placed his head over the original guy in the image. Finally, I added layers for the texts to make sure they stayed organized. What I Have To do: Moving forward, I would like to change up the font and boldness of the text. I will also fix Nidos head positioning to face more towards the girl. Overall I enjoyed this assignment, and I think memes are fun and easy to catch a student's attention. 

  September 18,2021 Intro: Business cards  show you're a professional and serious about your work . If someone asks for a card you can't produce, you'll look amateurish and unprepared to do business. This assignment gave me the freedom to create a business card that is personal and represents me.  After finding the dimensions for a standard business card in Adobe InDesign, I decided that it would be essential to have my phone number, email, college major, and most importantly, my name in bold.  Set-Up:   For the setup, I ended up manually typing in the dimension. I set the dimensions to 3.5 by 2.0 and the bleed to 0.137 and decided to do them in itches.  Aesthetic: For the design on my card, I chose a picture of a city highlighted with pink to make sure it stands out.  I chose black because it represents stability. It also works so well with pink because it balances out the vibrant energy that pink often brings to the room.  Pairing any shade of p...

After watching the Ted Talk videos, I learned that less is more. It seems that the world we live in gives us very little privacy. We can’t drive without the police knowing everything about us just from our license plate. Our phones can give an incredible amount of data away, so it is essential to turn off specific phone settings to obtain information. Put as little as you can about yourself on social media, and in the long run, you will be safer.  My generation lives on their phones and takes hundreds of pictures and shares them on Facebook and Instagram. These pictures can fall into the wrong hands and can be used against you. Bad people can find you once you put yourself out there. Images that are posted of you can hinder your chances of landing a good job. No future employer wants to google your name and find racy or drunk pictures of you. Everything is shared, and nothing is private.  The government should be taking steps to protect us, not be given large data dumps ...

  Technology’s relationship with Us Is the world we live in bad? Are we safe? These are the two questions that I keep thinking about after learning about the safety of our personal information. It’s the first time I have realized that our data is out there for everyone to see. Like the rest of the world, I am attached to my phone, and when I watched the Moby video, I thought it was on point because that is what we all look like. We eat, sleep and drink with our phones, and every time we google something or post a picture, that information is being stored for the government to see.  Reflecting on the advancements in technology, do the advances out weight the safety concerns. If you surveyed a hundred people on whether they would give up technology to maintain their privacy, I would guess that 100 percent would not give up their phones.   When I was in middle school, my best friend stole my mothers’ email address and used my name to open a Facebook account. My moth...

On Line Influencer What is an influencer? I think of an influencer as someone who convinces me to try something different, wear something different. Online influencers go one step further. They have the power to change people’s minds because they are famous and have vast online audiences. “The power to affect the purchasing decisions of others because of their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience. It is important to note that these individuals are not merely marketing tools, but rather social relationship assets with which brands can collaborate to achieve their marketing objectives ”. They have created a reputation for their skilled understanding of a particular topic. Their posts techniques trends and pressure their followers to buy products that they promote.   https://influencermarketinghub.com/what-is-an-influencer/ . I learned about companies because they choose certain celebrities to influence the way we think so they can grow their brand. Fo...

After watching the video, for the first time, I understood the purpose of AI  and the advancements that they are making. I never gave much thought to the simple changes that I see because of AI. I have realized that we no longer have assembly lines with human beings building cars, but for the first time, we realized the impact that it has on the people who no longer have a job. I started to think about going to the grocery store or Target, and I no longer have to wait in a long line because I can check myself out.  Computers are taking jobs away from many people. Many middle-class Americans are out of a job because of AI, and I question what all these people do to survive and put food on their table. It is scary to think that AI will continue to replace humans over the years, and finding jobs will become more complex.  A pro to AI is the advancements in medical technology. If AI can fight cancer and other diseases, that is an area that will benefit thousands of people. It...

     Apple Airpods The Apple air pods launched in 2016, and they caught on fast and spread very quickly with the early adopters. Anything that Apple launches, the early adopters catch on very soon because it’s Apple. Apple is a status symbol, and everyone likes to buy the latest and greatest of Apple products. The early adopters caught on quickly because of this and soon followed by the early majority. As soon as the early majority saw it, it was impossible to find any left on the shelves. The demand was high, and everyone wanted a pair, even the late adopters.  The AirPods caught on because they are an apple product, but there are many benefits to the AirPods. They are wireless, so people no longer had a wire hanging from their phone to their ears. The AirPods are a very comfortable fit for your ear, and they have excellent audio quality. Another reason why people caught on quickly is they are user-friendly. You can connect your AirPods to any apple device, and...

After reviewing Antiwar.com and American conservative websites, I have learned that their first amendment rights have been taken away. Big tech companies censor traditional websites, so they cannot report news that the mainstream media are not saying. If their first amendment rights were not taken away and allowed to report the stories they want, then the left may have a different view. For example, you don’t see much about the problem at the border on mainstream media, but you will see a different story if you look at conservative websites. If you fact-check it, then you can easily find out if the rumors are real or fake. It is hard to find these websites that talk about anti-war or other issues because they don’t want people to know that they have strong feelings against the war because they have first-hand knowledge of what is going on.

  EOTO Amazon Kindle In 2007 Amazon launched the kindle.  A device where people could purchase books and magazines online and download them to their Kindle to read.  They no longer had to go to a bookstore or the library. When Amazon launched the Kindle, the sole purpose was to bring people books to read for enjoyment.  Their intention was not to compete with other tablets. Over the years, other electronic devices like the phone and computers have evolved with technology; for example, the phone now has a camera,  but the Kindle has remained a book but has improved with technology.  The original kindle did not have any real problems that would cause people not to read, but they didn’t make improvements to make it more appealing. The first kindle did not have touch control, so Kindle came up with a full keyboard, navigation buttons, and a design to make it helpful for people to hold in their hands. It also gave an option to hear your book, so Kindle offered...

Florida lawmakers challenge Silicon Valley over 'censorship.' Florida lawmakers challenge Silicon Valley over censorship; an article published by Independent news discusses how  Florida lawmakers are targeting Twitter, Facebook, and other tech giants over their First Amendment Rights that they feel are being violated. This article focuses on how conservatives and the Republican party no longer have the same rights on social media and are censored by these big firms. The First Amendment grants all citizens the freedom of speech or the press. It does not allow obscenity, fraud, illegal conduct, or if it incites imminent lawless actions. Since the January protest, President Trump has been banned from all social media platforms. He no longer has the same rights as other individuals because they feel that he incited the storming of the capital.   Other political conservatives have also been banned. “Florida is trying to take the virtual public square as a place where informati...

  After reading over the eight values of free expression, two stand out and resonate with me, Stable Change and Individual Self-Fulfillment. Both of these free expressions connect to all social media platforms. With all the changes that  have been going on since the election people can get on any platform and express how they feel. By doing this, people feel more stable and content. Without a social media platform people’s emotions would be pent up leading to depression or venting their anger in other ways. For example, everyday when I am on instagram, or Facebook people are posting about Covid. This is one issue that has affected everyone in the world. People need a safe space to talk about their feelings. I am on social media everyday and when I see issues that I want to weigh in on, it helps me feel better about expressing my views. This is what the first amendment is all about. We are lucky that the technology today gives us the opportunity to discuss our feelings and opin...

  I have studied the Supreme Court and its role in my American History class. When I read about the Supreme Court, I find it excellent that they have the ultimate jurisdiction over all laws made in the United States. They keep the government in check because of the power they have to check the actions of the other two branches of government.  I learned for the first time that the Supreme Court was supposed to assemble on February 1, 1790, at the Merchants building in New York City, but because of transportation issues, some of the justices had their meeting postponed to the next day.  The Supreme Court justices were required to hold circuit court twice a year in each judicial circuit. This was a difficult task because of the limited travel they had in those days.  I was surprised to learn that The Judiciary Act of 1789, which President George Washington signed, specified that the court would be made up of six justices who would serve on the court until they died or r...

  1.)  My number one news source is Instagram. I follow certain accounts that provide and keep me up to date with recent news. I like Instagram because it's very convenient and easy to provide at any given time.   instagram.com 2.) My second news source is Fox News. I find Fox News reliable and unbiased because they have both political parties that give the top news stories. I find it interesting because I can learn both points of view and make A informed option. foxnews.com 3.)  My third news course is NPR because they are unbiased. NPR focuses on the popular news stories to keep me current about everything from covid related deaths to the U.S senate passing bills. When I go to their website, I can click on the news from the left, middle, or right, and each news story will bring me to the actual news source.  npr.org  4.) My Forth source of news is E! Online. I use this new source for entertainment, fashion trends, top movies, and TV shows. It's ...