Approach
In the past week I made a few changes to my project proposal for the physical “collage” of writing process work to better portray key ideas of my research in a more organized way at the graduate exhibition:
Exhibition Proposal Guidelines
- I plan to utilize the work of other design grads to assemble their sketches, print outs, and digital text as documentation of their design process. These materials will be organized thematically and showcased in traditional frames. Titles are to be determined, but the following frame sizes and categories will be used:
a. 8” x 10” – writing as reflection (feedback, evaluation)
b. 6” x 8” – writing as presentation (concept statement)
c. (2) 8” x 10” – writing as diagramming (flow chart/mind map)
d. 9” x 11” – writing as documentation (process post – digital*)
e. 5” x 5” – writing as collage (post it note)
f. (2) 9 x 12” – writing as organization (notes/lists)
g. (2) 12” x 15” – writing as notation (drawings with writing)
Digital works will be displayed via an iPad with the frame around it.
Additionally, a 6” x 8” paper placard will be mounted (using tape or adhesive) with a key of the displayed work.
- See the below sketch for the layout and spatial needs of the displayed work. I have provided two layout options to potentially accommodate spatial needs.
Option A:
Option B:
To accommodate spatial requirements, the frames can also be arranged within the space as pairs or groupings to be distributed in various locations within the exhibition space next to their original authors (other MFA grads). Frames with the same lettering (i.e. “F” or “G”) must be kept together. Paper placard to note description and author of work will also need to be installed at each location – 2” x 3.5”
- Frames are intended to be hung with nails. iPads will be mounted independently from frames using a bracket. Lighting should be focused on the work but as to not show glare on digital works.
- No pedestals or surfaces are required.
- An iPad or small screen can be provided if not available through UAS. No additional technology is needed. iPad will need to be charged nightly.
Choices Made
With this, I have organized and begun categorizing the materials submitted to me by fellow graduate students:
With this I am identifying each example I want to use for the exhibition in addition to others to use in the digital book. My aim is to display works in their “original state,” i.e from sketchbooks, post-its, or digitally. With this, I am also exploring ways and materials to transfer scanned text to a re-created sketchbook page or using an iPad to house works online in their original space. For now, however, I have identified the following works for each category
a. writing as reflection
b. writing as presentation – project concept statement (my own)
c. writing as diagramming (2 of these) – Will and Simon
d. writing as documentation – Abby
e. writing as collage – Yiting
f. writing as organization (2 of these) – Noor
g. writing as notation (2 of these) – Noor
These may change as I get more content from other grads to offer more examples.
Current Questions/Needs Raised
I need to explore ways of portraying works in their original form, including how I want the digital examples to be cycled/clicked through, as well as the more physical aspects of fitting an iPad within one of the frames as well as how to have paper examples appear to be in their original form.
Likely Next Steps
Collage/Book:
- Continue collecting materials from grad students for collage/book
- Test ways of portraying collection – “sketchbook ” effects, iPad configuration
- Development of book layout (digital format of collage)
Video
- Develop storyboard for video
- Continue practicing camera techniques – audio and videography