Semiotics - My feelings on the matter

When Professor Babcock mentioned Semiotics I was very intrigued. I had never really sat down and considered things as being understood in an easier way based on the simpler look and design of them. Once it was explained, I began to realize that the simpler and more recognizable the image, the more easily it is interpreted.

I still have trouble remembering specific words that we learned in class, but over time I am sure that I will begin to remember them when working on designs for things. The main thing that I took away from the lecture was that the more complex images are the more static they become. When lines and textures are added in, the eye is trying to take it all in rather than focusing on the basic outline of something. Sure, in the "basic art world," and to those people who have a view from the outside of that world, the overall thought is, "the prettier and cooler the better." Actually, this is entirely not the case for Graphic Design and Illustration majors. If the communication process is confusing or jumbled then the main point that we as commercial artists are trying to make will not get across at all to the viewer. We have to make our designs, logos, ideas, etc. as easily understood as possible with the least amount of "frilly things" as possible.