Web Site Review

Good Site

From my opinion I think a good site is the row. The site is professionally designed and shows its viewers how professional it really is. It is very easy to access and to navigate on. I also like the first page of the site as you do have to click on it and brings you to another page. Also, the content on the page is layout out very clearly which allows easy access to the pages.
The appearance of the site is very interesting. Although it does not have many vibrant colors and does not come across as a very "colorful" site, I think the site just brings something different to the table. Everything about the site really brings out the personality of the designers and their collections.
The only issue I have with the site is the speed from one page to another. It seems to me as if it is programmed to take its time when you click on any page.

The Row

Bad Site

For our review on a bad site, I feel like the Pepsi site could improve on some of its points. The site does not come across as a "professional" site but as a children's site with all the bright colors. Since Pepsi is a very big brand, I would actually expect something a little more for their site. I do understand why they put those colors on the pages but I think they could have improved the design and the color choices so it would be more appealing to the viewers. The navigation on the site is very easy and clear. Unlike The Row's site, Pepsi's site does not have a beginning page.

Pepsi

Impact of Social Media

What is a media persona?

From my opinion, a media persona is someone hiding their true self. They'e putting on an action through media because either their afraid to show their true self or hiding something that's been done and they are afraid to show it.

How does social media fit into the professional world?

Now a days, social media fits into the professional world in so many ways. With all the latest social networking sites like facebook, twitter, myspace, etc, pictures and information can be posted about people. With this technology and advantage, bosses and co-workers or just strangers can search up a person and can probably view a picture or get info on the person. In most ways this can be a negative turnout for the person due to the fact that "bad" pictures or "false" information can be publicized without them knowing or just simply because a boss or co-worker saw something they didn't like and for that the person wouldn't be hired. Racism can also play a key role with social media and the professional world. Someone seeking an employee can search the person for information and might come across a picture of example a black person and just because of that they wouldn't hire the person.

Video Document Response

1. Was there a point where you felt you were iverwhelmed and felt like your "image" wasn't enough?

I don't think there was ever a point where I felt my image wasn't enough. I think everyone goes through those times where you compare yourself to others, but for myself I never felt I had to look a certain way.

2. Is the line blurred between what is "sexy" and the image that you have (or are building) of yourself?

Everyone is a different individual and everyone is entitled to feeling and thinking the way they want. Some people might feel their image isn't sexy enough and will turn to the way the media portrays sexy and build themselves up with that. For myself, I feel like building up my own image depends on me and not the way "sexy" is portrayed in the media.

3. Whose role is it to set "limits"?

I think it is up to the person to set themselves their own limits. No one can control or tell a person what to do.

4. What Advice would you give to a 4 year old starting her "socail life", by going to school next year?

If I were to give a 4 year old advice, I think I woud just tell them to be nice and friendly to everyone. Bullying and all other things can start at a young age, so you want to set a good example to the 4 year old and show them from right and wrong

Logo tag #3

I got the first image from Marianna's blog

I got the second image from Claudia's blog

Logo Tag #2

I got this picture from Melissa and she got it from here.

Logo Tag #1

This image is from Diane Von Furstenberg projects: Francois-Marie Banier

I got this picture from www.dvf.com

First Questions

1. What is media?
Media is something that sends out a message like an advertisement, tv, music, magazines etc.

2. What is your favorite form of media?
Music is my favorite type of media because it sends out many different messages and it just becomes so addictive.

3. What medium do you use the most?
The medium I use the most is the internet because it's where I can get any information I want. I am also free to do what I want whether it's watching a movie, looking at pictures, or readings e-mails, the internet allows us to do pretty much anything.

4. Where does media make itself visible in your life?
I think media makes itself visible all around my life whether I'm at home or at school, there is always media surrounding us.

5. What is the impact of media on our society?
Media is addictive to everyone today. Whether its music, internet, magazines etc, everyone ends up having to use it and make it a part of their lives. Media has evolved throughout the years and without it today people wouldn't know where they are anymore.