Perspective: Process

October 6, 2021April 21, 2022 | gold.217

Research

I began researching different dimensions that I could use for my 200 sq. ft. studio space.

Room Size:

10×20 – 200 sq. ft

14×14 – 188 sq. ft.

16×13 – 208 sq. ft.

Mood Board

I selected images for inspiration and to organize my thoughts/ideas.

My goal was to create a contemporary style space with natural light.

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>Exercises/Activities

Exercise 1: Line and Contour

In this exercise I used different drawing techniques to enhance the object. After practicing contouring with several different objects, I used repetition to create a new composition.

Exercise 2: Triangulation Drawing

By observing my environment I used triangulation to recreate this space from my perspective.

We began by roughly sketching different perspectives outside.

I chose the courtyard behind Hayes Hall using the corner facing me as the starting point.

Using triangulation as a guide and observation to develop the same space by hand.

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Exercise 3: Grid Space

I took the steps from the linear perspective grid demo on tracing paper in order to create a one perspective room for the assignment.

Iterations

I experimented with different tools to create different perspectives of my room.

From an arial view I took notes of possible items to include that would fit logically in the space.

Once I was able to put my vision into perspective, I changed my dimensions in order to get a better placement of objects in the room.

I created my 16×13 sq. ft. room on procreate to start adding in the structures and objects.

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Finally I designed the basic structure of my room including the 4 requirements needed.

I used procreates assisted drawing while putting things into perspective.

Production

Final construction

To get to my final project I transferred my digital layout onto tracing paper and then onto Bristol.

The last step I did was adding little details to the project.

I added a boarder to my computer to give it more depth.

I felt as thought the tv needed a speaker at the bottom so you would be able to identify it as a tv.

I added a glare to the windows in order to get an effect.

Final Composition

While working on my space I tried to design it to reflect my personality. I like a clean space that is free of distractions with lots of natural lighting. I enjoyed working with the one point perspective but I found it a bit challenging when objects were closer to the vanishing point. The more I utilized the skills we learned throughout the exercises I discovered a few things based on the layout that I could have done better.

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Shape Grammar: Process

September 27, 2021April 20, 2022 | gold.217

Research

To help with creating my design I researched synonyms for wedged and dug deeper into principles to narrow it down to one for my final project.

Wedged: jam, squeeze, pack, force

Balance: stability, structure, aesthetically pleasing, symmetrical?, equal in weight

Pattern: repetition, adds visual interest, focus on content, don’t want it too complicated

>Exercises/Activities

To begin the process of this exercise, I experimented with the different sizes of shapes and then traced over them to create new shapes.

Once I chose my final shapes, I recreated them in illustrator.

Above is a shape I created by using shape builder to merge the circles.

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After picking my shapes, I created compositions both digitally and physically for the final outcome that activated static and dynamic qualities. By creating the digital compositions first, it made it easier to transfer them physically while also getting the same effect.

Iterations

I began exploring the idea of pattern and/or balance while also trying to create a wedged concept through triangles and squares.

As I started playing around I noticed I was getting carried away and focusing more on repetition rather than both the descriptive state and principle.

While talking to others I realized I was making mine way too complicated. I used less shapes but was still adding more than I needed to.

During a small group discussion, I was told that this composition fits under wedged and balanced but that the negative space doesn’t pop out enough.

Based on the input I received, I enlarged the triangles to be flushed with the wall allowing the negative space to become more defined.

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Production

Once I had a general idea of what my composition was going to look like I began changing the size of the squares and triangles to get a wedged feeling as well as highlighting the negative space.

I created a minor change by rotating the outside triangles to give it more of a balanced composition.

Final Composition

This project gave me a lot of freedom to do what I wanted but found myself getting away from the main objective. I continually referred back the instructions in order to stay on track. One part I struggled with was being able to communicate the descriptive state while also using the principle. But once I simplified things I was able to accomplish a design I was happy with.

I found the construction process a bit more challenging than digital. I could make corrections easily in illustrator, but in the hand construction process my mistakes were more time consuming. With practice and trial and error, I found a method that was more efficient for me.

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About Me: Process

August 26, 2021April 20, 2022 | gold.217

Research

For the beginning of this project, we dove into what makes something a “good” vs. a “bad” design.

Through a small lecture, I learned a few layout basics that design consists of.

I made a new list adding onto the research that I found and highlighted the ones I thought were the most important.

›Exercises/Activities

The first activity we did to explore more into good vs. bad design was to find designed “things” that we thought fit into certain categories.

I started off with a good design as a base which helped me explore the others. We were able to see the rest of the classes work and what differences we all had.

Iterations

Sketches

Sketching a layout for my page was the first step I did to begin the process. I began to think of different ways to organize my information to guide the audience through the page.

As I continued, I found it easier to write down all of my ideas and then organize that information on a separate page.

I wrote down what each heading should include and creative ways to share what design means to me.

Continuing with all of my information/ideas, I decided to type it all out so that it would be easier to move it onto my page.

Next I took that information and played around with the website features to learn how it worked.

I got to share my draft with other students in my class. They gave me a good idea about what I should keep and change in order to catch the audiences eyes.

While beginning to finish my project and change little details, I played around with colors and contrast.

I wanted to choose colors that would stand out but not make it look so busy.

Production

While working on this project, it allowed me to reflect on my past achievements as well as areas with room for improvement. Collecting and organizing information is always a struggle for me, but once I created a plan and just started the process I feel I had a successful outcome. Once I sketched things out and understood the requirements, it was easier to get started. This website was something unfamiliar to me but playing around with the different features gave me a better understanding of the system.

I think the challenge was learning the program at the same time as reflecting on the content. Now that I understand the program, I feel that it will serve as a framework for future projects.

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Research

Room Size:

Mood Board

>Exercises/Activities

Exercise 1: Line and Contour

Exercise 2: Triangulation Drawing

Exercise 3: Grid Space

Iterations

Production

Final construction

Final Composition

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Research

>Exercises/Activities

Iterations

Production

Final Composition

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Research

›Exercises/Activities

Iterations

Sketches

Production

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