Week 4 EOC: There is an APP for that.

For all the APPS of the smart phone industry, I found majority of them pleasing. Others I found unnecessary, yet there are many other people whom may disagree with me. All though I may not be in the smart phone world just yet and taking advantage of all the other APPS that might be valuable to me in the future or for my present. However, I would find it interesting and very useful that I would create an APP that would help me and others with Photoshop. As I, personally, work with Photoshop or even illustrator; in addition I enjoy working with a sketchbook tablets. I wouldn’t mind an Application that would be contacted to the computer plus that would work as a small sketchbook tablet.  The idea would have the APP priced with the original 99¢ charge from itunes. The applicator would only be used for basic use. For more features the price would be increase, naturally.  “HANsketch” would be a revelation for the art community. However, the HANskatch would only be helping with basic use for the computer, they would also be very portable. Since the application is on the phone it will be always be handy. The application would be not using using a pen or a thin tool, it would be possible to use your fingers. The disadvantage will be the size of the smart phone screen. The advantage for artist, will be less cargo to carry around. Also HANsketch would be very affordable for  the young artistic community, whom may be searching for a career or even in school. Therefore, HANsketch’s main consumer and followers would be young artist in the digital world. Knowing that the future is continuing to go in the direction of electronics, therefor HANsketch will be a successful application to the iPhone or an Android phone in the future years to come. 

Week 3 EOC: My Demographics

As a Generation of the "Generation Y" we are known to be more " a complex generation with diverse interests" and that we're " Immersed in the digital world from an early age, Gen Y is at the forefront of mashing up how we communicate, entertain, and innovate" says Examining Generation Y: Stats, Demographic, Segments, Prediction. I fully agree, The Generation Y are more advanced and eager to learn. "they seek diverse communities online and offline, are idealistic and socially conscious, and they crave authenticity. Underneath those generalizations are mindsets that drive their behaviors and choices" is this true because, of the birth of myspace, facebook, and twitter (social networks) helped the connections to the world. the invention of iphone also helped the yearning for the most high tech device. We constantly want the updated "everything" and always wanting a advance. Basically, if there is electronic the Generation Y will always be thriving. Sparxoo.com also provided the statistic chart of showing the population size of each generation.

I find it interesting that and article Surprise-age demographics of the USA by generation from Chris Brown states: "It’s interesting to me that the “Pioneer” generation is half the size of the “Post Modern”. (You may think of them as the “silent” generation and the “Gen-Y” UPDATE “Gen-X” generation.)" As the chart below provides a visual understand that the population is increasing in numbers. From the ttp://www.findem.com.au website breaks down the years of the generation clear from birth years: 

1910-1928 77-95 1,343,966 Boomer Parents
1929-1933 72-76 644,723 Lucky Generation
1934-1945 60-71 2,309,220 War Babies
1946-1963 42-59 5,139,481 Baby Boomers
1964-1973 32-41 2,969,645 Hippie Babies
1974-1980 25-31 1,949,868 Generation X
1981-1991 14-24 3,075,815 Generation Y
1992-2005 0-13 2,863,524 Generation Next

Week 3 EOC: Boston Consulting Group - Video Games

I am personally not a Follower of the Video Games. However, as a youth I enjoyed my time with Sega Genesis, nintendo 64, original Playstation, and so forth. These days, I only over look what my beloved plays and talks about occasionally. Years past since my childhood years, just like me the video game industry grow. They became more extremely graphic which brought in more followers.  According to an article in the Wall Street Journal 2009 entitled Videogame Makers Can’t Dodge Recession by Yukari Iwatani Kana, informing that "videogame sales plunged by a record 29% year over year, according to market-research firm NPD Group."  Along with the fall of the cast of game console, about halfing the prices of the original prices. The addition proof is in the article from The Las Angeles Times stating "Shoppers spent just over $17 billion on video games and consoles in 2011, down from $18.6 billion in 2010, according to a report released Thursday by NPD Group Inc., a market research firm" in the article No high score for video games Unlike the years of game console going head to head with one another, these days they have a different competitor. The APPLE industry. The dozen game apps that are available is a challenge for the videogame industry. "Streaming mirroring has the potential to turn the iPad 2 from a gaming machine into a game console, just like a PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360. It’s not exactly cheap – players will need the iPad 2 ($499) and an Apple TV ($99) to get set up." states from New features could make iPad 2, ios 5 a contender against game concoles by Phil Hornshaw. Giving that there are a lot to consideration for the videogame console industry to continue the industry, holds in the youth and the future. As for I, will only watch on the side line to see what will becoming out next.  

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week 1 EOC: Greeting Customer Service

While at work, giving great customer service and experiences is always KEY. Not to mention the sale. At work, I am reviewed by my appearance, attentiveness, abilities, and the full SPS experience. As customers arrive to the studio for their portraits I am fully dedicated to give them a great experience. Ranking as one of the associates that brings in majority of the great reviews at work, my secret is "listening" to what the customer wants. Addressing them by name and other ways to make the customer comfortable in return receiving their loyalty to the studio.” The twofold goal of marketing is to attract new customers by promising superior value and to keep and grow current customers by delivering satisfaction(Marketing An Introduction, Armstrong/Kotler,3).” It’s not only my work that we do our best with customer service; just the other day in I was picked up from the Henderson cab company I was greeted and welcomed. It was a totally different experience compared to the many rude drivers I usually had from other Las Vegas cab company. “Dissatisfied customers often switch to competitors and disparage the product to others(8)” The driver was laid back and had a positive attitude that I felt off guard. I enjoyed the whole trip back to my apartment. In return I gave the cab driver a tip I was proud to give. 

week 1 EOC: My Voice

I am Originally from Wheatfield, Arizona. Where I began my passion for Photography. It begun once my mother purchased a Barbie film camera. I basically self-tough myself to what I like and what I would typically see in fashion magazines at the time.  As years pass I strayed away from photography, however the passion was still there. However once I held a 35mm I was then again intrigued. This became the turning point in my career. I found the passion I once had as a child, with expressing oneself through photography. The idea that I can look at a piece of still life in my point of view rather then another, giving others to appreciate life in everyday event that is normally ignored, gives me satisfaction. I formed my abilities with Adobe Photoshop, and was more inspired with that I can create beyond what I might shoot. So forth, I began projects to helping individuals with event and other digital touch up, where I started freelancing. I eventually would like to enter the Fashion Industry, as a Photographer.