MATERIALITY...WHY?

plaster and ply model - project 2 - design 111

In this project we were given a joint or movement from a part of the human body of which we were to convey the movement of this joint in diagram and in a model.
My approach to this project was to make it as abstract as possible moving away from the initial joint I was given (the jaw).I constructed two very abstract but detailed drawings relating to movement and restriction and carried this through into my model.This was one of my most enjoyable and successful projects. It gave me the chance to work with materials I had never used before which in this case was plaster. The success of this project was through the detail and time I spent and also the way I used the materiality to my advantage.
Work from other projects can be viewed on Flikr by clicking here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24166597@N02/

CREATION...HOW?

I created this VLOG to portray the process of how I created my Real Life Network image and the meaning behind it.

FRIENDSHIP...YOU,ME..US

COMPOSITE IMAGE - pencil drawing + digital photography

I have chosen this handshake as a representation of the real life network I deal with everyday, which is my friends. This demonstrates the stages of interaction between a network of friends. Hand shake's are a symbol of friendship and interaction which link one person to another.

REVIEW...WHO?

From the creation of this blog I have been able to gain an online relationship with class mates and outer design networks. Through this network it has given me great encouragement through peoples' comments. This network has enabled me to grab inspiration from many others with similar and contrasting interests as me.
Overall I believe from this online association with others has pushed my work and brought me and my work to another level. Here are some links to the people I have delt with through this network:
http://jbdsblog.blogspot.com/
http://naylinhtaik.blogspot.com/
http://amychang007.blogspot.com/
http://kahlijenkins.blogspot.com/
http://robertwigmore.blogspot.com/
http://hamptonanna89.blogspot.com/

DESIGN...WHERE?

Graphic-exchange.com is a website where designers can submit and showcase their work. The work ranges from graphic art and print to web design. This website interests me as it showcases awesome pieces of work that all relate to a style of graphic design that appeals to me, particularly web design. Behance.net also showcases designers and their work including viewers’ feedback posted up. Reencoded.com has advice, tips and tutorials for designers in a blog format where you can post answers and questions.

Here's a sneak peek of the amazing work that is on these websites.

MATERIALITY...WHY?

plaster and ply model - project 2 - design 111

In this project we were given a joint or movement from a part of the human body of which we were to convey the movement of this joint in diagram and in a model.

My approach to this project was to make it as abstract as possible moving away from the initial joint I was given (the jaw).
I constructed two very abstract but detailed drawings relating to movement and restriction and carried this through into my model.
This was one of my most enjoyable and successful projects. It gave me the chance to work with materials I had never used before which in this case was plaster. The success of this project was through the detail and time I spent and also the way I used the materiality to my advantage.

Work from other projects can be viewed on Flikr by clicking here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24166597@N02/

Real Life Network

I have chosen this handshake as a representation of the real life network I deal with everyday, which is my friends. This demonstrates the stages of interaction between a network of friends. Hand shake's are a symbol of friendship and interaction which link one person to another.

Blog Research/Network

Graphic-exchange.com is a website where designers can submit and showcase their work. The work ranges from graphic art and print to web design. These have further links to blogs and websites relevant to the designers. This website interests me as it showcases awesome pieces of work that all relate to a style of graphic design that appeals to me, particularly web design. Behance.net also showcases designers and their work including viewers’ feedback posted up. Reencoded.com has advice, tips and tutorials for designers in a blog format where you can post answers and questions.

PROJECT 2 - DESIGN 111

In this project we were given a joint or movement from a part of the human body of which we were to convey the movement of this joint in diagram. From the basis of this starting point we were then guided to construct a small model that also conveyed some form of kinetic movement in relation to our diagram drawings. Moving on from there the final part was to create another diagram linking the first diagram and the model together in a considered way. My approach to this project was to make it as abstract as possible; loosing the relationship to the initial joint I was given (the jaw). In my first diagram I experimented with the range of movements this joint had drawing them at different angles. Then moving onto the construction of the model I first came up with an initial design using card, developing this further and further. The next step was deciding on a material to construct my model. Plaster was of interest to me as I had never used this material before. In the development process I brought in the use of plywood and stainless steel rod. After finishing the model I produced another diagram drawing recording the movement of the model on two views (plan and Elevation). This has been one of my most successful projects. I was very satisfied with amount of work I had put into this project. I spent many hours in the process of developing and refining my model which I believe reflected the craft, detail and thought involved in the final product. I also backed up the model with two accomplished detailed drawings which I also spent a lot of time on.