Representation

       Representation in media, an ongoing struggle and issue that really shouldn't be a problem. Over the years, certain minorities were left out of shows, commercials, etc., due to the mindset of the time. Now that things have thankfully been adjusted it should be able to represent these groups, right? Well, not everything is perfect, as there are people who still complain, but there's also people who don't do a good job representing these groups. So, with the topic set, let's get right to discussing it.

      Now, A major reason representation has been a problem, hasn't just been a lack of adding a minority in. It has been a negative viewing of those minorities, portraying stereotypes and bad traits excessively.  That's why it's become important to feature people of other races, ethnicities, etc., in a better light. They are people that exist, no reason to pretend like they don't, or that they're scum.

     On the flipside, there are times when people force representation, if only to try anything get more eyes on their product. Usually these come as a result of playing up a character's traits, only for it to be no big deal. Another example is when they add a character of another race, or sexuality, and proceed to make that their entire personality without much thought into the matter. In a sense, to these people, it's just an advertisement, and they don't care about actually representing these groups in a natural manner. This is something that should be best avoided, should you actually care about the minorities. 

      The best way to include minorities, in my opinion, is to actually understand and include them. They are real people, who have a had real struggles. It shouldn't be that hard to casually have them around in a setting, or to research a bit of their backstory. It's not about putting them on a pedestal and flashing them around for their color or sexuality. It's about just letting them join in, and celebrating actual accomplishments. 

    With all of that said and done, thank you for reading. I hope that my argument was strong enough, and that you stay tuned!

Respecting Time

       The time of your clients and customers is one of the biggest factors when in design. Whether it be the time you need to make a project, or the time you're expected to have said project out. Both examples tend to interact with each other more often than not; However you must also consider the client's patience when it comes to said product, and how much they'll want out of it. Having explained all of that, let's take the time to learn why we need to respect it.

       As usual, we all know about deadlines.; they give us a limited amount of time to finish a project before it needs to be turned in. However, one thing people don't really think about is what the quality should be when compared to the time. Say someone wants a project done in a week, they'll expect a week's worth of effort in that project. When creating timelines for yourself, consider your abilities, and your schedule before deciding on a set deadline. Give your clients an example of what you can pull off in enough time, so they may have a proper idea on how to value your work.

     Another factor for time to consider is 'how much will my client invest in this?' Imagine writing a movie, and it is supposed to be a lighthearted comedy for children. Chances are, they won't want to spend more than an hour and a half watching it. However, if your audience happened to be fans of intricate, lore filled journey movies, you might be making it longer. This way, it will satisfy their desire to see it laid out in detail. This is jot just important for the main product, but also any extra features or merchandise that might catch them.

      Time is one of the most valuable resources in the world. It is both a measurement in how much we can do,when we can do it, and how much our clients could spare.  Without any grasp of time, nothing would be done in an effecient manner, and no one would be please. With all of that said, than you for sparing your time to read this, and stay tuned!

Break Time

 Hellow everyone, just a quick update to my followers that I will be taking this week off to relax. Personal life has kind of gotten tense, and I just want to release some tension. With that said, I hope you stick around for what's to come. Stay tuned my friends!