Monday, 8 March 2010
Initial Style Tests
Here I have create a few tests. I have stripped the animation back to line vector renders and also added a little occlusion.
Friday, 5 March 2010
Shellsuit Zombie
Shellsuit Zombie
01/03/10
01/03/10
On the Monday night whilst in London, an evening was put on for us by Shellsuit Zombie, which is a project that is run by a group of graduate students. Their project is described as 'encouraging dialogue and ‘bridging the gap’ we hope that they will fall in love once again'.
This night was all about getting us involved in thinking about whats next! Trying to get us to consider the options after we graduate. Although this was intended for the third years, it was a good oportunity for us to start considering our options.
After talking to us and explaining a little about their own history they asked us to get into groups in which we had to have a go at putting together a capaign. We were asked to choose at random, two different pieces of paper. One with a celebrity and one with a product. We got 'Katie Price' and 'Guns', (will say no more about that), but it got us to look at how we could work as a group to quickly come up with a range of ideas.
The group weren't shy of speaking their mind which was great because they have been in the same position and they came across as being very honest. It was a great, productive night!
After talking to us and explaining a little about their own history they asked us to get into groups in which we had to have a go at putting together a capaign. We were asked to choose at random, two different pieces of paper. One with a celebrity and one with a product. We got 'Katie Price' and 'Guns', (will say no more about that), but it got us to look at how we could work as a group to quickly come up with a range of ideas.
The group weren't shy of speaking their mind which was great because they have been in the same position and they came across as being very honest. It was a great, productive night!
Lauren Moriarty
Visiting Lecture: Lauren Moriarty
05/03/10
On Friday we had a visiting lecture by textile/product designer Lauren Moriarty. Although her work is primarily textile based, she experiments a lot with materials and how her designs can be used as products. As I studied product design at A-S and A Level it was interesting to see how she took her original designs and modified them to suit the needs of a consumer.
Although Lauren Moriarty is a textile/product designer I found that her lecture was informative and relevant. I think that it's important within design to have interests and influences not just from our pathway. Although she operates within a different area in design than we do, I felt that a lot of what she was saying was relevant to the way that we work.
One of the main things that she talked to us about was the way that she promotes herself as a designer and how she uses her website to sell her own work. I found this part of the lecture extremely interesting and found myself make lots of notes, (maybe too many)! She also talked about funding and the options that were out there for students requiring funding for art projects.
Unlike some other lectures that we've had I found that she really wanted to help us and provide us with a as much help as she could.
05/03/10
On Friday we had a visiting lecture by textile/product designer Lauren Moriarty. Although her work is primarily textile based, she experiments a lot with materials and how her designs can be used as products. As I studied product design at A-S and A Level it was interesting to see how she took her original designs and modified them to suit the needs of a consumer.
Although Lauren Moriarty is a textile/product designer I found that her lecture was informative and relevant. I think that it's important within design to have interests and influences not just from our pathway. Although she operates within a different area in design than we do, I felt that a lot of what she was saying was relevant to the way that we work.
One of the main things that she talked to us about was the way that she promotes herself as a designer and how she uses her website to sell her own work. I found this part of the lecture extremely interesting and found myself make lots of notes, (maybe too many)! She also talked about funding and the options that were out there for students requiring funding for art projects.
Unlike some other lectures that we've had I found that she really wanted to help us and provide us with a as much help as she could.
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Barbican Exhibition London
Gallery Visit: Barbican
01/03/10
After the studio visit to 'We are Seventeen' we went across to the Barbican. Whilst there we saw a couple of different exhibitions.
The first one was:
Céleste Boursier-Mougenot
New commission for The Curve
This exhibition was 'very out of the ordinary'. When we walked in we went through a curtain of beads and walked down the middle, there were screens on either side which were playing videos, however as we went around the corner there were lots of birds flying around, landing on guitars. This together as an installation formed a very interesting sound and in turn a piece. It was interesting to see an idea that didn't mind moving away from the norm.
http://www.barbican.org.uk/thecurve/blog/index.html
Ron Arad Exhibition
The second of the exhibitions that we went to see was the Ron Arad exhibition. This was a furniture exhibition, which featured lots of different types of chairs. The exhibition was split into two levels the ground floor and the upper level. On the ground floor there were lots of chairs that we were able to sit in and even a table-tennis table for us to play on.
The second floor showed a range of interesting chairs which ranged from traditional to modern ideas, using oil drums for example.
Overall the exhibition showed a variety of different chairs, which even thought it is quite far way from what we do as a pathway was still exciting to look at.
01/03/10
After the studio visit to 'We are Seventeen' we went across to the Barbican. Whilst there we saw a couple of different exhibitions.
The first one was:
Céleste Boursier-Mougenot
New commission for The Curve
This exhibition was 'very out of the ordinary'. When we walked in we went through a curtain of beads and walked down the middle, there were screens on either side which were playing videos, however as we went around the corner there were lots of birds flying around, landing on guitars. This together as an installation formed a very interesting sound and in turn a piece. It was interesting to see an idea that didn't mind moving away from the norm.
http://www.barbican.org.uk/thecurve/blog/index.html
Ron Arad Exhibition
The second of the exhibitions that we went to see was the Ron Arad exhibition. This was a furniture exhibition, which featured lots of different types of chairs. The exhibition was split into two levels the ground floor and the upper level. On the ground floor there were lots of chairs that we were able to sit in and even a table-tennis table for us to play on.
The second floor showed a range of interesting chairs which ranged from traditional to modern ideas, using oil drums for example.
Overall the exhibition showed a variety of different chairs, which even thought it is quite far way from what we do as a pathway was still exciting to look at.
We are Seventeen
Studio Visit: We Are Seventeen
01/03/10
On Monday last week we went to see design company 'We are Seventeen' in London. Before visiting their studio I had taken a look on their website and liked the work in their portfolio.
After taking us through to their studio they got started straight away. Initially they started talking about their work and how they go about working on a project. The visit didn't feel too formal and they encouraged us to get involved in conversations about their work, which was great. There was a relaxed atmosphere in the studio which allowed us to feel comfortable, however you could tell that they were extremely passionate and professional about their work.
As we are creating Channel Idents at the moment, the work that they were showing us was very relevant and the visit couldn't have come at a better time! They showed us initial designs, presentation boards which they presented to their clients and the actual final outcomes. It was great to see the way that they go about working on a project from start to finish and how the way that their work has parallels to the approach that we take to our work.
It was mesmerising to see the amount of detail that they had to go into on one of their current Ident projects. Working with an AD Agency they had to create a set of guidelines in the format of a book, which would enable the clients to use the work that they had created in the correct and legal ways. Sometimes I think it's easy to forget about the minute details, so too see this being used in relation to their work was refreshing to see. I think that from looking at this it's definitely encouraged me to break my own ideas down even more, (even if this is just in my sketchbook breaking down my own ideas for my benefit).
It was also interesting to see that they were using the same programs that we use. The way that I enjoy working and the way that I think I would like to continue working, is using a mix of both 2.5D and 3D in my work. A lot of the work that they were showing us was 3D work taken into a 2.5D environment, or primarily 2.5D work. This type of work is definitely the way I see myself within the industry.
I think that this visit to London was great for us as 2nd years as we were able to visit the studio and galleries. Although we didn't have portfolio visits we were able to talk to the 3rd years about theirs. Not having the pressure of the visits ourselves made looking at industry not seem as daunting and actually the prospect of showing someone else my work a little more accessible.
Going to see 'We are Seventeen' made me feel excited to get into the world of work, however scary that may be! I emailed them later on last week just to say thanks for a great visit and was surprised when I received such a quick email response from George at 'We are Seventeen'. In the email he said to keep in touch and send over work at any time. So later on in the year/ course I think I will definitely take them up on that!
01/03/10
On Monday last week we went to see design company 'We are Seventeen' in London. Before visiting their studio I had taken a look on their website and liked the work in their portfolio.
After taking us through to their studio they got started straight away. Initially they started talking about their work and how they go about working on a project. The visit didn't feel too formal and they encouraged us to get involved in conversations about their work, which was great. There was a relaxed atmosphere in the studio which allowed us to feel comfortable, however you could tell that they were extremely passionate and professional about their work.
As we are creating Channel Idents at the moment, the work that they were showing us was very relevant and the visit couldn't have come at a better time! They showed us initial designs, presentation boards which they presented to their clients and the actual final outcomes. It was great to see the way that they go about working on a project from start to finish and how the way that their work has parallels to the approach that we take to our work.
It was mesmerising to see the amount of detail that they had to go into on one of their current Ident projects. Working with an AD Agency they had to create a set of guidelines in the format of a book, which would enable the clients to use the work that they had created in the correct and legal ways. Sometimes I think it's easy to forget about the minute details, so too see this being used in relation to their work was refreshing to see. I think that from looking at this it's definitely encouraged me to break my own ideas down even more, (even if this is just in my sketchbook breaking down my own ideas for my benefit).
It was also interesting to see that they were using the same programs that we use. The way that I enjoy working and the way that I think I would like to continue working, is using a mix of both 2.5D and 3D in my work. A lot of the work that they were showing us was 3D work taken into a 2.5D environment, or primarily 2.5D work. This type of work is definitely the way I see myself within the industry.
I think that this visit to London was great for us as 2nd years as we were able to visit the studio and galleries. Although we didn't have portfolio visits we were able to talk to the 3rd years about theirs. Not having the pressure of the visits ourselves made looking at industry not seem as daunting and actually the prospect of showing someone else my work a little more accessible.
Going to see 'We are Seventeen' made me feel excited to get into the world of work, however scary that may be! I emailed them later on last week just to say thanks for a great visit and was surprised when I received such a quick email response from George at 'We are Seventeen'. In the email he said to keep in touch and send over work at any time. So later on in the year/ course I think I will definitely take them up on that!
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