How To Be Demotivational

Here is the original assignment.

I used a Demotivational Poster GeneratorĀ to create my own demotivational poster.

Step 1 – Visit The Site

You will see the following interface. This is the default template for a demotivational poster. The tools on the right side of the screen allow for the toggling and customization of various settings.

Initial
The default interface

Step 2 –Ā AcquireĀ An Image

This will be the centerpiece of the demotivational poster. Download an image online, or acquire an image you have on your personal media.

background

Step 3 –Ā Upload The Image

Do this by clickingĀ Upload Image, located at the top right of the interface. You then select the image from the file explorer of your computer, and clickĀ Open.

Upload Image
Uploading an image on Windows

Step 4 – Modify Title & Caption

Do thisĀ by entering text into the corresponding fields in the interface titledĀ Title of Poster andĀ Caption.

To see the changes you’ve made, clickĀ Update Text, located at the bottom of the interface.

After Upload
Title and caption have been modified

Step 5 – Alter Orientation (optional)

Do thisĀ by clicking on theĀ Orientation buttons, located near the top right of the interface.

The optionĀ PĀ (Portrait) rearranges the poster to be narrower, while the optionĀ L (Landscape)Ā rearranges the poster to be wider.

Portrait
The poster in portrait mode

Step 6 – Modify Font & Colors (optional)

Do thisĀ by clicking on the corresponding buttons on the interface. For example, you may turn the standard white font & border colors to red, as pictured below.

The font may be changed by selecting a new font on theĀ Font drop-down. For example, you may change the font fromĀ Standard to Army, as pictured below.

Adjusting Settings
Poster with modified font & border colors

Step 7 – Download & Sharing

You are finished editing your poster! ClickĀ Share or Download Parody to initiate the download sequence. You must then clickĀ Download immediately afterward. You also have the option to share the poster on Twitter.

Download Parody

Conclusion

Thanks for reading! Good luck on creating your own demotivational poster!

Two-Star Assignment- Demotivate Yourself!

This assignment was a lot of fun, super quick, and I got a good laugh out of my little visual creation. However, it pains me whenever I stare at it, and all the men who look at it will experience some of that pain as well. Enjoy!

Demotivate yourself!

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