Ne var, ne yok.

Above: Tracy’s ingenious final GIF, though it was almost impossible to improve on her first (see below). As promised, our GRD_2000 grupetto revisited our first attempts with this format, all seeking to answer the question, “What is Graphic Design?” I think you might agree that the new solutions both improve and extend the original ideas. A thousand thanks for the efforts of these ambitious young students. (Oui, the post title is slightly tongue in cheek. There’s a place in France, where…)

Above: Tracy’s original sketch. Sugoi, ne?!

Above: Aubree’s final.

Above: Ben’s final.

Above: Dayna’s final.

Above: Lindsey’s final.

Above: Lisa’s final. Kire! Stay tuned for her MCAD version.

Above: Jasmine’s final, she is extending this over time.

Above: James’s final. Killin’ it!

Above: James’s original still deserves attention.

Above: Jenny’s final, still flying.

Above: Jaime’s OCD portrait.

Above: Kayla’s final. Love the slight ‘pixel’ finish.

Above: Liz’s final, a true endless scroll.

Above: Leah’s final. Omoshiroi!

Above: Molly’s final. Still brilliant.

Above: Norah’s final. Bravo!

Above: Theo’s final. Bringin’ it!

We were inspired by the stunning collection of GIFs on iamnotanartist.org, a part of the Elisava School of Design’s (Barcelona) internet presence. The size 265 x 198 follows their lead, and we hope to add ours to their collection.

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Avanti popolo alla riscossa,
bandiera rossa, bandiera rossa!
Avanti popolo alla riscossa,
bandiera rossa trionferá!