Tow away zone

As a newcomer to The University of Baltimore's Publications Design program (as well as the blogoshpere), there are probably some introductions that ought to be made.

So, hi. I'm Mark. According to my parents, I work for the Internet. More specifically, I work for Baltimore Metromix. As an associate producer, I create what our corporate overlords consider "hyper-local" content. I develop ideas for features, manage freelancer content and frequently write for the site. Metromix is all about bars, restaurants and local music, which makes it pretty easy to come to work most days.

For now, my understanding of design is rudimentary at best, non-existent at worst. I believe that I prefer simple designs. That said, one of my guilty pleasures during the summer semester were the signs which indicated tow-away zones. Its simple, functional message is conveyed succinctly by only the back half of both a car and a tow truck.

Despite the heavy workload foreshadowed by our first meeting, I'm excited to delve into Words & Images. A friend of mine is nearing completion of the Pub Design program. His claim about this particular course is that once it's completed, one can finally say "I'm a designer." That is, after all, why I'm here.