Hidden in Plain Sight Original Plan

E&P

  • Line- 2 stacked squared windows (VERY FLAT)
  • Light -Natural and artificial
    • Bright when sunny
    • Door frame very dark
  • Color– Dark frame, but slight white/tan highlight around window
  • Texture- smooth; muted, matte reflection
  • Movement– open and closes- conceals solution
  • Gestalt p-similarity in using same typeface throughout
  • Parts to the whole– the parts of the riddle create the whole solution

Function/Meaning

  • Riddle about window and door
  • Use the riddle to create the answer
  • The riddle is about how changing one bit can result in a different outcome overall

 Materials/Tools

  • Use laser cutter
    • Chip board/ paper/possibly vellum (depends how see through)
  • Use just Text
    • Thin, geometric text
  • Experiment with paint if mirroring the door frame
    • Spray paint for furniture
    • Matte overcoat
  • If use vellum, keep slightly transparent
    • As long as shadow appears

Changed Plan

Due to the lack of sun during the past week, my original idea of revealing the solution in the shadow of the door’s window was not viable. I still wanted to convey the message of the parts combining to create the whole (the answer). To remedy this, I decided to change my material to clear vinyl and make it a window decal. The door already possess other decals, so the riddle will blend in with those. Furthermore, in reference to the riddle’s line “but bring me back through the door”, the observer can see the answer on the backside of the decal after they have gone through the door. Color and lack of color is now a contrasting component to my new design. The text will be filled, and the negative space will flow with the translucency of the window.