Romanesque Poster

Reflection: This project incorporated both Project 1 and Assignment 2, where I showed the process work of first researching the project, then using it to create a textile design.

Sketch Book

Sketch Book: The top image is the cover of my sketchbook, where I compliled all of the sketches that I have completed over the course of the semseter. It is followed by a image of the reflection of what I accomplished for the sketches and how I improved over the semester.

Palouse Sketch

Reflection: In this project, we were able to experiment using the Wacom drawing tablet. Using the tablet and illustrator, I took a picture of the palouse and then copied it using the paintbrush tool. This excersise was extremely fun as we were able to draw on the tablet and then watch it come up on the screen. I liked trying this new drawing technique, and I will certainly be able to use this skill in the future if I need to draw renderings but want them on the computer.   

Resume

Reflection: The task of this project was to create a personal resume that used editing components from InDesign as well as taught students how to write a professional resume. This project helped me in learning how to write a resume, and what type of information should be on it. I also learned how to better use InDesign, as I had to place multiple documents into it and then edit them. This project also taught me that if one fails the first time to try again until you get it right. I had to completely start over from scratch after my background wouldn't work, but because of it I was able to learn more about the program and end up with a better product. Overall designing my resume was a fun process and I was able to learn valuable skills that will benefit me in the future.

Preliminary Sketches

Logo Design

The task for this assignment was to create a unique logo that represented our different design philosophies. I started out by using my initials to sketch different ideas, then added my full name and started experimenting with font. Once I found a design I liked, I decided to place a picture at the top to connect my name together and add a sense of unity to the overall design. The image started out as being two "J" letters that I flipped on their sides, but it eventually morphed into what looks like a bird in flight. This represents my design philosophy as I believe in creativity and free expression, and I feel that a bird also symbolizes this. Color was later added to add emphasis on the name, and the initials "KJ" along with the bird are all in blue to connect all the separate pieces in the logo. My knowledge grew in this assignment as I learned how to create a logo that was both professional and meaningful. I was also able to experiment using a drawing tablet, and I learned how to better use the InDesign program.

Romanesque Textile Pattern

Concept Statement: This design was based on the Romanesque style, and is comprised of images of Ancient Roman coins, tapestries, stained glass, and arches. The color harmony used was bright colors reminiscent of the era, such as reds, golds, blues, and greens.  These assist in keeping the pattern seem as if it is from the Roman era, and the colors all work together and blend well.  The contrast is also evident in the way that there are reds, greens, and blues on the textile, which are opposite one another on the color wheel.  The borders are horizontal and vertical, and the difference in opacity with the middle element also helps with contrast.  The textile seeks to incorporate unity and balance, with the outer borders connecting the print to the middle picture. The small pictures in the corners also offset the large image in the center.  Overall, the colors and placement of the images seek to encompass the overall style from the Romanesque period. 

Reflection: This image is composed of pictures reminiscent to the Romanesque time period. The border is comprised of typical Roman patterns, along with Roman coins and an archway. The middle image is of a stained glass window combined with an image of a Roman painting. I liked this design because of the way that the patten turned out when it was put together. I also liked the colors used, and how they work well together. My skills in being able to manipulate Photoshop images have grown, along with how to manipulate images using InDesign. Overall, making this design was a fun process and I was able to expand my knowledge to create a unique design.

Geometric Pattern

This design was composed in Photoshop, and uses images from the Romanesque time period. These were then manipulated and the colors altered to create a warm color scheme that also reflects that of the Roman era. I like this design, as it is simple (it is made on a square pattern) yet elegant at the same time. I think the ways that the pictures turned out work well with each other and complement one another. When creating this design, I learned more about how to use Photoshop, as well as how to manipulate images and putting them together into a pattern. Overall, this project helped me to grow in learning how to create designs and  prepared me for future projects as well.

Sketches

Value Study Using Line: This sketch is of the same room, one normal and one that is cast in shadow. Using high contrast methods, the light coming in through the window is shown using varying lineweights.

Chair Negative Space: This sketch is of a chair and is based around drawing the negative space around the chair, instead of the chair itself. It also used varying shades of pencil and line techniques.

Black Paper: This sketch was done on black paper using crayons and colored pencils. It shows hardware such as a doorknob and lock. It uses the technique of crosshatching to show texture and add depth. 

Figure Trace: This is a sketch that was traced over a picture using a single line. It seeks to show only the contour lines of the figure, not the figure itself. 

Fruit Sketch: This sketch uses the technique of cross hatching to show three different pieces of fruit. The outer and inner views of the fruit is shown, and color was added for emphasis.

Room Corner: This is a sketch of the corner of my dorm room, and uses diffrent hatching techniques to show shadow and shade. It seeks to show an interesting perspective of the corner of the room.

 Different Chair Views: This sketch reflects different views of the same chair, including perspective, top, bottom, and front. It also shows the material the chair is made of.

 Fruit Sketch: This sketch is of three different pieces of fruit sitting on a table. It uses cross hatching techniques to display the fruit, table, and background.

 Napkin Sketch: This is a sketch from a bird's eye view of the Stephenson tower, and a perspective view of my room. It was sketched in pen on a napkin, which gave the sketch an interesting texture.

Mind Map: This sketch is a mind map that centers around the central word: place. From this word, I expanded upon it and then drew pictures to add to the words. 

Reflection: My sketching process started out being fairly simple, using graphite and free handing the images. Since then, I have started using techniques such as cross-hatching and incorporating the use of color to bring more interest to the sketch itself.