hit RECord
As I had mentioned in class, my goal for this senior capstone project is to create a social media site for artists, musicians, writers, and film-makers. I first came up with the idea last fall quarter, in my Art + Design II class with Zack. I knew I had wanted to design a site that would make people feel inspired and connected with others through art. Some of you in my class had recommended checking out Joseph-Gordon Levitt's (Inception, 500 Days of Summer) site http://hitrecord.org/ For those who aren't familiar, Hit RECord allows for artists of all mediums to use there talents to collaborate on projects, which are curated by Joseph-Gordon Levitt himself. Some artworks become full-fledged productions that make their way to festivals, such as Sundance.
I want to build on this idea of collaboration, while giving artists the opportunity to showcase themselves on their page--anything from daily online journals, to video clips of working guitar riffs. The site is essentially a blank canvas. The idea of a blank canvas has always been something that appealed to me, because it allows the artist to be as creative as possible, while giving him or her the opportunity to inspire others.
The site seems like a great idea. I hope that your site has as much success or even more than Hitrecord. Can not wait to see how you put together your site.
ReplyDeleteThis is great idea, I cant tell you how many times i've asked my friends for their impute on a project or idea and they just don't get it or the response I get just is not helpful.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the beginning of this site in Zack's class, I can't wait to see what it becomes after 10 more weeks!
ReplyDeleteI share Katie's enthusiasm for what you will do with this project in 10 weeks. It was a great looking interface and you have such a great, clean style for something like this.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this is a great idea. I feel like artists really appreciate when there are places where they can showcase their work and interact with other artists who understand and can relate to them. I'm excited to see how it turns out.
ReplyDeletePretty cool idea! I hadn't heard of it either.
ReplyDeleteI really like your idea and I am interested to see how you will go about designing it. I too have never heard of hitrecord.org but I feel that it is great inspiration for you!
ReplyDeleteThat website looks like a great resource, but I'd still rather join yours.
ReplyDeleteJames, I really wish you the best of luck with this project! I can't even imagine how much goes into the development of a social networking site, but I know it's a LOT! If you ever get stressed, just remember that we're all behind you on this.
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt that this website that you are in the process of creating will be a great source for artists, are you going to be gearing the site towards the entire nation or just specifically Chicago?? Once the site is up and running creating small flyers and distributing them through out the city can be a great way to get other artists outside of DePaul community to participate!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for your project. We will be your first members!
ReplyDeletehey hey! thanks so much for all of your feedback and support. right now, i'm thinking of just having the site be chicago-based for now, just because of the time constraints. but i'm really excited for you guys to use my final project as sort of the beta version. thanks again for everyone's feedback! i'm definitely going to miss this design group post-graduation!
ReplyDeleteI love the concept behind your project! Your site will be the next Facebook for all artists (musicians, designers, performers, etc.). I'm excited to be able to witness your whole process of establishing the site!
ReplyDeleteYour project is good and you should feel good. :D /unhelpful comment is unhelpful
ReplyDeleteI do agree that you should hit up Levitt about this project and see what he thinks. He's traveled this road already, so you might as well ask him for advice on how to avoid or at least deal with roadblocks and potholes.
I love you're idea and I can't wait to utilize your site! As young designers/artists it is important to always put our work out their and get noticed.
ReplyDeleteim excited for you to get this going. it will be a great site.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I can't wait to see your final result.
ReplyDeletewell, this is the perfect way for us to stay connected then! I recently talked with my cousin who is in PR and told her about your project, she was explaining magnitude of social media for the future and thought it was an amazing project!
ReplyDeleteI love your idea I often find myself asking non art people for their opinion only to find that their response is usually thats nice or I don't get it. Your site will aid many people especially when we get out of school and are looking for that critique.
ReplyDeleteReally great project James. Best of luck, it sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you!
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