Design Principle/ Final Compilation & Reflection

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Design principle : Final Compilation & Reflection

Riko Matsuyama (0351470)

Bachelor of design in creative media

Exercise & Projects

Exercise1.2

Project 1 : Self-Portrait

Project 2 : Sense of Place

Final Project : Visual Analysis

Exercise Design Principle 

Fig1 : Exercise1 Final Repetition Artwork "Lemonade"

Movement

Fig2 : Exercise2 Final Movement Artwork "Hunny Magic"

Design Principle Project 1 Self-Portrait 

Fig3 : Project 1 Self-Portrait ; Final Outcome "Two facial expressions myself"

Design Principle Project 2 Sense of Place

Fig4 : Project 2 Sense of place ; Final Outcome "A healing place with nostalgic scenery"

Final Project : Visual Analysis

Fig5 : Final project, visual analysis ; Final Outcome PDF "A little funny dream"

Final project, visual analysis ; Final Outcome Video

Reflection 

Overall, I learned design principle. Particularly, The Gestalt theory and the principle of design are impressive. I learned and heard it for the first time. I think all of them are important in designing. Also, I understand what the elements of a design principal want to convey, but it was the first time I learned each name and an example of how it was used. When I sketched my idea, I could use these. Instead of starting to draw suddenly, I thought it was most important to prepare in advance by suggesting some ideas, doing visual research, and getting to know myself. This is common to all exercises and projects.

Everything was interesting, but I enjoyed project1, self-portrait the most. Before start, I did a self-analysis and thought about myself. I think this is something I wouldn't do without the opportunity like this, so it was a lot of fun. However, it was a little difficult to make use of these in my work. I would be happy if I could continue to keep my good points of myself and improve my weak points of myself as much as possible. It was fun to paint and draw the background. I like to think about color combinations. Also, When I was in high school, I spent studying and doing club activities, and I didn't have much time to draw by myself, so it was a lot of fun to think about design for the first time in a while. I also enjoyed seeing the works of my classmates.  I think it could be a very good stimulus for my mind and work.

What changed in the process of learning was that I was able to soften my head and think about things. Compared to the beginning, ideas came out sooner now. At first, I wasn't used to it, so I was thinking too hard about each one. When I softened my head and relaxed, I realized that a lot of idea came to me. This should continue in the future.

I'm not sure if this is a good thing, but the speed hasn't changed during this learning journey. Since I was little, my friends have been surprised at how fast I can make something. I think it is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Being fast gives me more time and relaxing feeling, and gives me more time to review my own work. Anything can be corrected until the deadline. However, the work is sometimes messy because the work is quick. This is an improvement thing.

It was my first time and I was nervous at first, but the teacher was also friendly and enjoyable to spend the short semester. The design principle was very interesting. I'm looking forward to the next time. Thank you so much teacher, for all the advice and support!