Design Principle Project 1

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9/5/2022-27/5/2022 (week7-9)

Ng Jia Xien (0355062)

Design Principle 

Project 1: Self-Portrait

Lecture 6

We are asked to create a self-portrait, and try to ask ourselves, who am I? How many faces do I have? Think about how we see ourselves and how others see us and find out our interests, experiences, thoughts, and others. A self-portrait is a self-representation in the form of a drawing/ painting/ sculpture/ design. It is a visual depiction of the self. A self-portrait artwork represents the designer/ artist- in other words, how he sees himself, what he's feeling, and how he wants to be seen by others. It's not necessarily about creating a realistic image of ourselves; instead, it's often an exercise in self-exploration.

How to Mind Map with Tony Buzan

Mind maps are thinking techniques that are easy to create and effective. It starts with an eye-catching central image in the middle of a blank page, then we create branches that radiate out from this image and reflect our thoughts. Add only one keyword to each branch to avoid phrases or sentences. We should use color and stimulating images throughout to make our map more effective. 

Figure 1. Mind map, by Ng Jia Xien

After creating the mind map, my thoughts become clearer and more specific. I start sketching my idea as below, and to make my ideas and creations clearer, I also insert some visual research and simple explanations into the sketches as well. 

Figure 2. Sketch 1, by Ng Jia Xien



Figure 3. Sketch 2, by Ng Jia Xien


Figure 4. Sketch 3, by Ng Jia Xien

Instruction

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Project 1

Visual research
Below are my visual research, which can be founded in my sketch too. 

Figure 5. Weird painting style, sketch 1

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592357934/

Figure 6. Weird painting style, sketch 1

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592358050/

Figure 7. Weird painting style, sketch 1

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592358047/

Figure 8. Weird painting style, sketch 1

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592357916/

Figure 9. Reflection through the spoon, sketch 1

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592358384/

Figure 10. Reflection through the spoon, sketch 1

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592358403/

Figure 11. Collage of face, sketch 2

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592359595/

Figure 12. Collage of face, sketch 2

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592359599/

Figure 13. Collage of face, sketch 2

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592358348/

Figure 14. Collage of face, sketch 2

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592359610/

Figure 15. Face divided into different parts, sketch 3

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592358303/

Figure 16. Face divided into different parts, sketch 3

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592358304/

Figure 17. Face divided into different parts, sketch 3

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651685008592358308/


Process
I will try the projector photography technique in task 1, which is a photographic method that involves projecting an image onto a person or an object for artistic effect. Below are some examples of projector photography.

Figure 17. Projector photography

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/12877548926370909/

Figure 18. Projector photography

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/318559373652468618/

To create this type of photography, we need to have a projector and also a clean white wall to ensure that the projected objects are clearly visible. 

Figure 19. Projector

Figure 20. White and clean wall

Then, we had to prepare the image that we were going to project, and I prepare a collage of my life tracks on the Internet (idea in sketch 1). We should also note that the room in which the projection is made must be kept dark in order to ensure the clarity of the projection. 
Figure 21. Collage of my life tracks on the Internet, by Ng Jia Xien

Figure 22. The effect of the projection

And this completes the preparation work, then here is my outcome of the projector photography.

Figure 23. The final outcome of projector photography, by Ng Jia Xien

Next, I changed the idea of collage (sketch 2) to a puzzle, which expresses the idea that I am a person made up of many different characteristics and thoughts.

Figure 24. The puzzle of my thoughts and characteristic, by Ng Jia Xien

Finally, combine them together to get the following effect. 

Figure 25. The final outcome of project 1, by Ng Jia Xien


Feedback

I can maintain the first idea (sketch 1), and improve it by focusing on the type or style of the mirror to express my character. Also, let the side of the face be mundane, and the reflection of the mirror be more colorful. For the second idea (sketch 2), the lecturer suggested that I change "my imaginary world" to "the people that influence me" while incorporating the idea of Internet life tracks into it. As for the last idea (sketch 3), trying to figure out how to present the message of my life is obvious to everyone throughout the history of the Internet, instead of focusing on the technique. 

PDF of final work

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Brief reflection for weeks 7-9

In completing project 1, I realized that design is not only focused on aesthetics and practicality but also the ideas and thoughts drawn from design are a topic worth exploring. In project 1, we were asked to incorporate our own thinking or reflections into our work, which I think gives more meaning and depth to my work.

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