Principles of New Media by Pooja Patel

  In order to show my creativity using new media I have posted below screenshots of my personalized Pinterest boards for home decoration and hair style inspiration. By using Pinterest, I am able to gather all my inspiration for various sources into one easily accessible platform. I am able to create unique collages of ideas based on my “aesthetic.” In fact, I have the ability to continue adding or even deleting “pins” (posts) as my preferences change. Whenever I want to get some new ideas on how I can decorate my room, for example, I would look up “minimal room decor ideas” in the search function. As a result, I would get an endless page of “pins” by other Pinterest users that relate to the topic I searched up. If I find any posts that I like and want to place it onto my own vision board I would simply “add” the post onto its respective board. On Pinterest I have creative control over my own account. Therefore, I can create “mashups” of ideas that do not normally fit into the stand...

New media fosters creativity by giving users the autonomy to create new content, make their own decisions, and guide their own experiences. On social media platforms, such as Snapchat, Pinterest and Instagram users have the ability to post a variety of content in unique ways. For example, two users can upload the same photograph onto their respective instagram stories. However, by incorporating filters, editing apps, gifs, stickers and drawing tools those users actually end up uploading completely different content. Individuals’ ability to customize their posts and stories create endless possibilities and thereby foster creativity. In addition by creating, sharing, liking and reposting content that fits one’s “aesthetic” the user is able to guide their own experience on these social media platforms. Another example where users are able to let their creativity roam free is on Pinterest. On this platform users can find creative ways to build off of others’ ideas, while also providing or...