Process Journal 1
Describe the design cycle. What are the design cycle steps? What steps in the design cycle have you completed so far? How does careful planning and research guide the development of your design problem? Answer in a full and complete paragraph of 5-8 sentences.

 The design cycle is a couple steps that guide you into a well rounded design . The steps are as
 follows : Evaluate , Investigate , Plan , and create.  So far i have completed evaluating  and investigating. Right now I'm in the process of creating my magazine cover. Careful planning and research can help guide the development of my design problem because if i gather the right information, the end result will be very successful because i will be able to demonstrate the amount of background research put into my work.

Homework #1: In the design process, how does a creator communicate an idea or concept through the design of the product? : They use visual representations to catch the audiences eyes. They use images , and word.

1. According to the author, what are the three sure ways to reach teens?  Go Viral , Make sure that you have a goal or a purpose for your Web site , and Understand teens' buying habits.
2. What is the purpose of this article? the purpose of this article is to inform people about teen habits and steps to when preparing to launch a Web site targeting teens who most likely have only a little moolah.
3. Describe the audience author is trying to help with this article? people ages 19 and older 
4. Do you agree or disagree with Stroll's statements regarding teens? Explain why. yes i agree because i noticed that when my older sisters would explain and tell me what was currently "HOT"  back in the 90s i would laugh and think it was silly . 
5. What companies in your opinion employ the tactics described by Stroll in this article? Facebook is the first thing that Pop'd in my head due to all the things they offer such as chat , forums and a place to connect with their friends.
6. What other companies or brands aggressively market a teen audience? most TV shows such as jersey shore that represent certain violence and inappropriate behaviors
7. Explain why you believe companies seek to market to teens? they are the future of tomorow and are very much influenced by things they see and hear. 
8. Why must companies seek advice on how to market to teens? so they could get into their heads and know what is it that they want and admire.
9. What advice would you give companies or website developers who want to market to you as a teen? i like things that all my friends are on and something very interesting such as , designing my own profile.
10. What products or websites have you helped to market through word of mouth? Explain why you have or have not done so? i have not because they never asked me for advice .