What Am i up to?
Module 0 involves exploring the elements and principles of design through photography and mundane items around us.
Design elements include; line, shape, direction, size, texture, color/hue, tone/value, and gradient.
Design principles include; balance, contrast, economy, emphasis, proportion/scale, rhythm, and unity.
After experimenting with the first object from above, I changed objects for the final set of seven pictures.
These pictures were chosen as the best representations of balance, contrast, economy, emphasis, proportion/scale, rhythm, and unity (respectively).
Module 1 explored relationships with our own bodies and the people around us. Through abstraction alongside studies of form and material we created paper wearables in partnerships. The goal was to embody exhibit something by both people in the partnership.
The first 4.5 weeks of the 6 week project were spent in ideation. This is the brainstorming phase. We repeatedly cycled through diverging and converging rhythms. Coming up with even more ideas before narrowing down on a select few. Seeing what made certain ideas work better than others helped us in creating even more ideas later on.
Ideation involved the relationship concepts themselves, as well as ways to manifest them in a paper wearable and research into precedents.
We explored a variety of manipulation methods to use on paper. These included folding, scoring, bending, curling, crumpling, wetting, molding, pulping, casting, cutting, layering, laminating, interlocking, notching, weaving, stitching, and burning.
Using the information gathered in previous weeks, we came up with a final proposal and accompanying prototype.
There were quite a few hiccups at this stage. Our initial prototype collapsed under the weight of a paper mache shell. The second prototype was significantly scaled back in ambition.
After constructing and presenting our prototype, we received feedback and critiques from our fellow classmates and instructor.
Considering the responses and our own feelings around the success of the prototype, we came up with a different direction. The final week of the project was devoted to the construction of the final version of the paper wearable.
FINAL CONSTRUCTION
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FINAL CONSTRUCTION --
Although the final construction was highly successful, there are always improvements that can be made. After reflection, here are some possible improvements:
Module Shop took us through developing basic woodworking skills, gaining competence at using the different tools in the wood and metal shop.
This module was framed as a competition. Each of the 7 studio sections would end with 2 groups, making for 14 groups of 10 people. Each group would come up with a children’s toy design, making a set with 48 different pieces as well as packaging and a logo.
