The Assignments

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The Assignments

DS220 Design Fundamentals 2 ANGELO DIOPENES

PROBLEM 1 :

PROBLEM 2:

PROBLEM 3:

RECTILINEAR

PLANAR

CONVEX-CONCAVE

Problem 1: Rectilinear

OBJECTIVE To gain an understanding of rectilinear form and how to make a visually interesting composition with basic shapes.

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Six Rectilinear Sketches Contrasting Shapes The volume varies in character and no two have the same measurements

Relationships between the volumes Dominant Subdominant and Subordinate forms

Proportions Inherent Proportion Comparative Proportions Overall Proportion (Attention to Axis & Proportions)

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Problem 1: Rectilinear

Proportion Sketches Considered how the volumes are joined.

Multiple Angles and design from all positions.

Considered Negative and Positive Space.

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Refined Composition

LESSON LEARNED To gain an understanding of rectilinear form and how to make a visually interesting composition with basic shapes.

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Problem 2: Planar

OBJECTIVE To gain an understanding of the characteristics of planes and how they relate to each other in space.

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Planar 3D Sketches STRAIGHT PLANES

CURVED PLANES

DOMINANT

SUBDOMINANT

CONSIDERATIONS

SUBORDINATE

1.Complemented contrasts in types of planes and contrast in proportion.

2. Each plane have a distinct

I experimented with

direction in space.

vertical and horizontal orientation and created an interesting forms by shifting the planes in different directions and slanting in space.

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Planar 3D Sketches BENT PLANES

COMPLEX PLANES

TWISTED PLANES

CONSIDERATIONS 1. The positions of individual planes create a sense of visual balance from all directions.

2. Visual continuity across space is achieved by the way the surface slants.

I emphasized group movements where the directions , axis and slant of a plane are continued by a change in the axis and slant of another plane.

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Space Sketches

THOUGHT PROCESS Sketching enhances creativity, strengthens focus and strategic thinking. It also helps coordination and is a perfect way to express inner emotions and feelings without words.

While sketching this

My impression of this

I was drooling

one is like the logo of

while sketching

Astra Zeneca

this one as it

company. A very

reminded me of a

creative way of

beautiful red

combining the two

velvet cake with

letters.

This reminded

form, it reminded me

me of a water

of a swimming pool

pump that I used

slide also referred to

to take a bath

as a flume or water

with friends back

chute.

in my childhood.

curved white chocolate garnish.

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Refined Planar Compositions

LESSON LEARNED I have now a better understanding of how the characteristics of planes and how they relate to each other in space.

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Problem 3: ConvexConcave

OBJECTIVE To create two interesting three-dimensional organic forms through the concepts of convexity and concavity

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Organic Forms - Convex

Convex describes shapes that curve outward, like a football (or a rugby ball).

I was able to explore the sense of volume and proportions. I created a dominant to subordinate contrast and flat to folded contrast with these organic forms.

Organic Forms - Concave Concave describes shapes that curve inward, like an hourglass.

I expressed the negative space pushing into positive volume or form during the process. I also considered the proportions of the form in all directions.

Sketches of Organic Forms Convex and concave forms from 4 angles

When depicting convex objects in almost purely frontal light or back light, it is useful to include some trace of reflected light in order to enhance the illusion of convexity.

Advanced Refined Forms

LESSON LEARNED I was able to create interesting three-dimensional organic forms through the concepts of convexity and concavity. It inspires and guides my creativity in unexpected ways.

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