Final Viz Renderings

These are bedrooms one, two, three, and the kitchen and bathroom. I am pleased with how everything but the bathroom came out, I was having a difficult time working with it and I can't figure out why it is so dotted. Overall I like the final product that you can achieve with viz, even though the program is difficult to use. I still need more time with it obviously to get better.

Animation

Here is the animation of My Sisters' House! I was having some technical difficulties!

My Sisters' House Images

These are the images of bedroom's one, two, and three in the order you would approach them in the house.

vote!!

I decided to use Pop Art as my inspiration for my Vote! poster. I wanted to do something fun and lighthearted since politics are so serious, I thought it would be a good change of pace. I took a picture of my horses rear, and modified it. Even though the design is simple it took several hours to ge the craft to par. I think its really pretty goofy but its a fun poster and I enjoyed it.

Styles In Graphic Design

Nostalgic Remix~ No fonts are used in this graphic tee, this classic pattern of grandpa's socks brings back memories of the good old days. The monotone pattern with the spark of red makes the pattern more noticable. The graphic pattern is just on the front of the shirt in a square which makes the shirt seem more modern.

Retro Mod~ Different fonts are used to express the different messages of the add like the "Happy Holidays" which harkens to the retro days. It is the most important text on the add. It is also the brightest part of the add as well, which makes it easy to understand what the add is portraying. The wavy texture in the bottom left corner helps understand that this is an add for hair cuts and design. The spacing is done in a grid pattern to make the informational easily readable.


Pop Art~ Fonts are used rarely in this add they are not the main focus. The colors are very bright, hence the "pop" about the art. Bold primary colors are the favorite choice. Textures are also used to assist in the different areas of the image. Since shade and shadow is not used, texture needs to be used. The face is the largest part of the image with everything else framing it.


Bauhaus~ Fonts are used in very linear block terms accentuating the design. Colors are fairly monochromatic and muted. Everything is smooth, to evoke the smooth, sleekness of Bauhaus design. The design is turned on an angle instead of being directly up and down to add the interest of the piece. The important aspect of Bauhaus design is the simple quality of their designs and the understated accents.

Subway Iteration

Here is my first attempt at Illustrator. This was sooo frustrating!! But the end result is very cool. I like all the different things you can do with illustrator, it is so different than photoshop.

Parallelism In Nature

This was my first iteration of the parallelism of a man made and natural object, taking inspiration from the paint add with the nautiulus shell. I wanted to evoke the idea that a pinecone can be viewed as a chandelier in nature, it is the same concept, hanging down from above, living with a function and being an object of beauty. However this one was not my favorite. I decided to go with the second one, Natural Light, I felt it captured what i was going for the best. The third was just playing around with another idea, but I did not think it was as successful.

Good Graphic Add?

1- The design of this add for Benjamin Moore Paints does reflect its function and purpose. The nautilus shell and quote are very effective at following their slogan of leading the way in color, service, style and products. The message is very appropriate for the "new age" paints that they are promoting. The design meets the clients objectives because it inspires a wonder about what is so special and new about their paints. The design stands out from the other pages because it is mainly black while most of the others have vibrant colors so it stands out. The spiral of the shell carries your eye around the page well. And the visual elements are cohesive with their logo standing out in front. The image makes me more interested in finding out more about their product.

2-The "Tropical Life" add took a different approach from the paint add. They threw vibrant colors and a jumble of interest in the readers face to give an idea about all they had to offer. Their add is fun which is what they are trying to express about their line. However I am still not sure about what they are selling...which might be a good ploy. It makes the viewer more interested to go to their website and see what they are selling.

3-Wolf Gordon add is very successful at expressing its product. It seems very natural and not overly composed which works very well with selling their natural materials. The add looks very home made with its patchwork look,which accompanies along well with their green products.

Moods

This weeks task really tested my ability to think in a design manner, as well as my ability to push myself at photo shop. Both were difficult. It was very hard to come up with something that would spark and emotion without using people. However, I figured there could not be much more of a surprise in the desert than finding a box with a bottle of water in it. Hopefully you are somewhat surprised.

Pattern Perception

For my first attempt with Photoshop, we were asked to take a piece of architecture, and then to make a pattern of it representing something in nature. I chose the Astron Hotel in Dusseldorf, Germany; a very high-tech building. I tried to create the idea of a pebble dropped into the water radiating out, since the building reminded me of rippling water.

I think it is fairly successful for my first attempt at photoshop! Hopefully it can only get better from here.

Computing Design In the Future

Response to “Computing In Architectural Design”

In today’s architectural world, the computer is hugely relied on as an aid to accomplish ideas that humans alone can not transmit on paper. Computing is still used as a mere tool in the industry; nothing more than a very accurate extension of the arm.
Computers also serve as a communication tool and a way to connect. The ability to email and transfer images via the internet has changed the way we design. Ideas can be sent at the click of a mouse and co-workers and clients can exist thousands of miles apart and still communicate ideas far more effectively than by mailing plans and talking on the phone.
When considering what the roles of computing in design will be in the future, one can only guess. When looking back to the past and the start of computer aided design, compared to today, everything seemed so mundane. Giant computers with a stylus that could only accurately portray geometric 2-D forms; in comparison to today, where computers aid in the creation of things humans alone cannot do. At the rate we are going, at some point computers will most likely be more knowledgeable than humans. As stated in the article, computers are starting to have a huge impact on our everyday lives; we are beginning to live in a world run by computers. Cell phones, cars, even buildings are all starting to be controlled by computers to some degree and that can only continue. Computers and the internet are actually becoming a destination, which has never been the case before. A completely cyber world is not so out of the question anymore.
As far as computers in response to design, the next step beyond where we are currently would have to be for the computers to begin to have some sort of input into the design itself. The accuracy seen in computers and their vast capacity for storage, may lead to their ability to make design decisions on their own, not just being a tool anymore. Computers may become a good resource for design ideas, of possibly become designers themselves.