Final Compositions
Process for Composition #1
Process for Composition #2
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Photo Copy Composition Critique Reflection
I thought it was really interesting to see all of the various compositions that my classmates came up with. It was cool to see how many different results we had even though we all had the same topic. Moving forward after this critique, I would definitely think about experimenting even more. I experimented quite a bit with movement, but I would like to push that even further. I also would think even more about what the copier can do, I never really utilized the zoom feature so it would be interesting to see what results I would get from playing around with that more. I would also want to see maybe what other possible materials I could get in there (part of an actual bike???). Overall, I would want to push my experimentation even further and break out of my comfort zone even more.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Design Readings 3
What connections can you make between creativity + failure and serendipity?
I think failure within the creative process many times leads to a serendipitous moment. You could keep trying, and trying, and trying to solve a problem and fail over and over again. From one of those failures, or from something completely unrelated at all, you might find that something pops into your head that perfectly fits your situation.
Do you find any value in discovery on the way to finding an answer? Why?
I think this process, although occasionally frustrating, can certainly be useful. During this discovery period, you may find not only an innovative solution to the problem at hand, but this many times lends itself to discovering an idea for a completely unrelated project.
Steven Johnson outlines contrary arguments about the serendipitous capacity of the internet compared to that of analog media. Based on your own use of digital and print media, which to you find more serendipitous? Why?
I typically find digital media to be more serendipitous, for a few reasons. I definitely work digitally more than I do print, so there is more probability for serendipity to occur. Also, I find myself much more interested in playing around and experimenting with digital media...for me this medium lends itself more to exploration. Through that exploration, and opening yourself up to new ideas, is the perfect place for serendipity to occur.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Design Readings 2
What parallels do you draw between what Michael Beirut and Liz Danzico posit about designing?
Both readings emphasize moving past boundaries in your thinking and finding a way to look at design in a way in which it connects more the everything going on in the world around you.
What is one sentence that is most meaningful to you between these readings? Why? (record both on your blog)
From Danzico's essay, I really connected with the quote, "As you become comfortable in this open field—no matter the discipline—what is common is that you design for people." I think I connected with this because this is what I love about design. I love crafting something that tells a story and really connects with other people.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Bike Experimentation Reflection
This hour and a half of experimenting was definitely very interesting. Before we got started I was already frustrated. Having to think abstractly is difficult for me, so I knew this would be a challenge. I began by thinking about the movement of the bike and associating words with bicycling - speed, outside, freedom, road, breeze, sun, sky, trees, grass, work, sweat, connection, determination, carefree. The idea of connection really stuck with me, and as I explored I found more ways that "connection" is essential to biking.
When I first wrote that word, I thought about how people may feel connected to nature when on a bike. However, while exploring different visuals related to biking I began to notice that "connection" seemed to pop up everywhere I looked. Bikes function entirely off of connection. The gears and chains and breaks and wheels are all connected in an intricate system and all are essential for the bike to function. I then noticed that human connection is also essential in bicycling. I bicycle cannot move without a human. Bicycles are built entirely to fit to the human body. And then from there I noticed that bicycling also tends to create a community of people who then form connections through bicycling.
The actual experimentation process started slow, I began with sketches, moved to photography and then later got more playful with videos and playing around with other forms, materials, and connecting with my classmates. At the end I felt MUCH better than when I began. I still need about 10 more non-photographic compositions, but I am feeling much more open to this than earlier today. That's a great feeling.
When I first wrote that word, I thought about how people may feel connected to nature when on a bike. However, while exploring different visuals related to biking I began to notice that "connection" seemed to pop up everywhere I looked. Bikes function entirely off of connection. The gears and chains and breaks and wheels are all connected in an intricate system and all are essential for the bike to function. I then noticed that human connection is also essential in bicycling. I bicycle cannot move without a human. Bicycles are built entirely to fit to the human body. And then from there I noticed that bicycling also tends to create a community of people who then form connections through bicycling.
The actual experimentation process started slow, I began with sketches, moved to photography and then later got more playful with videos and playing around with other forms, materials, and connecting with my classmates. At the end I felt MUCH better than when I began. I still need about 10 more non-photographic compositions, but I am feeling much more open to this than earlier today. That's a great feeling.
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