Signature project : starting week 9, DUE week 10:
Note : This is the research phase of our new final/signature project. In the next 6 weeks we will ideate, design, re-design, sketch, and render new fun objects.
IMPORTANT NOTES : - This assignment is not the same as DESIGN 1 class: We will create outrageous, fictional, and fantasy objects that are purely imaginary.
- Look for product, user, and environment inspiration that is based on fictional activities or stories you like or make up.
- You can choose to design objects for characters of a book or movie.
- You can combine existing products into one new product that has never been seen before.
- Have fun. Its a drawing project and doesn’t have to make total sense (yet).
You will choose 1 soft product and 1 hard product:
1 - Pick 1 “Soft” products and 1 “Hard” products you are interested in redesigning. (Use the list we put together in class, or add to it).
2 - Create 1 Visual Product Research page for each product. (Total 2 pages of related or unrelated products you find inspiring)
3 - Create 1 User/Environment Research page for each product. (Total 2 pages of users and environments you find inspiring)
LAYOUT : - Search for images online and save them to a new project folder. (Jpeg’s or Png’s) - Use Adobe Illustrator to create your 11” X 17” page layouts. - Use the “Place” command (under “File”) to place all your images or one-by-one. (Note to keep the “Link” box checked so your Ai file stays small) - Organize your images on each page (not too small). - Add your info-block to every page (Project, Name, phase, soft/hard, etc.) - Save each page as PDF and print in B&W from any OTIS machine. (Your images will be embedded in your PDF)
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What is next week’s HW assignment : (Due on 10/31/19 and printed in B&W on 11” X 17")
- Create 1 story development page for each product (Total 2 pages). Write in large text (36 point type minimum) a brief description of your story for your fantasy product. Add a few images to show the key components of your new redesign. Keep it simple, funny, and short.
Here is an example of a possible “Story” or “DNA" for a product I just came up with : (do not use) Text :
Han Solo’s unknown twin brother, a famous photographer and director, allegedly filmed and documented his brother’s adventures in the recent “Solo” movie using a new redesigned sophisticated “Body Cam System” with different cameras attached to his arms, waist, legs, and head. His main camera clipped to his arm with a special claw to keep him “hands-free”. It also had an airbag in case he fell, and rotors to keep it hovering like a drone during those shots that were above ground.
Images : Photo of Han Solo’s brother (identical twin) + photo of a large lens camera + photo of a harness + photo of airbag + photo of drone. (Put a large “+” between each).
This fun project and story line was created by our awesome Igor Burt:)
Pages due week 10:
Research/Story:
2 Visual Product Research pages ( each 1 Soft + 1 Hard product)
2 User/Environment Research pages (for each product -above)
2 Story development pages (1 Soft product story + 1 Hard product story - about the same products like chosen above)
(6 pages total:) ADD INFO BLOCK ON EACH PAGE
Ideation sketches: - Your ideations should be purely imaginary. Don’t be too logical. Look at your product, user, and environment research pages for inspiration.
15 ideation sketches (inspired by each chosen product above - but create new designs and new ideas)
30 ideation sketches total
ADD INFO BLOCK ON EACH PAGE
Ideation pages : Put a CIRCLE around the ideations you like. Put a number next to your choices (1, 2, or 3).
Starting as an In-class assignment : (Starting 10/24/19, due on 10/31/19) Printed in B&W on 11” X 17"paper)
Note : This is the research phase of our new final/signature project. In the next 6 weeks we will ideate, design, re-design, sketch, and render new fun objects.
IMPORTANT NOTES : - This assignment is not the same as DESIGN 1 class: We will create outrageous, fictional, and fantasy objects that are purely imaginary.
- Look for product, user, and environment inspiration that is based on fictional activities or stories you like or make up.
- You can choose to design objects for characters of a book or movie.
- You can combine existing products into one new product that has never been seen before.
- Have fun. Its a drawing project and doesn’t have to make total sense (yet).
You will choose 1 soft product and 1 hard product:
1 - Pick 1 “Soft” products and 1 “Hard” products you are interested in redesigning. (Use the list we put together in class, or add to it).
2 - Create 1 Visual Product Research page for each product. (Total 2 pages of related or unrelated products you find inspiring)
3 - Create 1 User/Environment Research page for each product. (Total 2 pages of users and environments you find inspiring)
LAYOUT : - Search for images online and save them to a new project folder. (Jpeg’s or Png’s) - Use Adobe Illustrator to create your 11” X 17” page layouts. - Use the “Place” command (under “File”) to place all your images or one-by-one. (Note to keep the “Link” box checked so your Ai file stays small) - Organize your images on each page (not too small). - Add your info-block to every page (Project, Name, phase, soft/hard, etc.) - Save each page as PDF and print in B&W from any OTIS machine. (Your images will be embedded in your PDF)
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What is next week’s HW assignment : (Due on 10/31/19 and printed in B&W on 11” X 17")
- Create 1 story development page for each product (Total 2 pages). Write in large text (36 point type minimum) a brief description of your story for your fantasy product. Add a few images to show the key components of your new redesign. Keep it simple, funny, and short.
Here is an example of a possible “Story” or “DNA" for a product I just came up with : (do not use) Text :
Han Solo’s unknown twin brother, a famous photographer and director, allegedly filmed and documented his brother’s adventures in the recent “Solo” movie using a new redesigned sophisticated “Body Cam System” with different cameras attached to his arms, waist, legs, and head. His main camera clipped to his arm with a special claw to keep him “hands-free”. It also had an airbag in case he fell, and rotors to keep it hovering like a drone during those shots that were above ground.
Images : Photo of Han Solo’s brother (identical twin) + photo of a large lens camera + photo of a harness + photo of airbag + photo of drone. (Put a large “+” between each).
This fun project and story line was created by our awesome Igor Burt:)
Pages due week 10: 10/31//19:
Research/Story:
2 Visual Product Research pages ( each 1 Soft + 1 Hard product)
2 User/Environment Research pages (for each product -above)
2 Story development pages (1 Soft product story + 1 Hard product story - about the same products like chosen above)
(6 pages total:) ADD INFO BLOCK ON EACH PAGE
Ideation sketches: - Your ideations should be purely imaginary. Don’t be too logical. Look at your product, user, and environment research pages for inspiration.
15 ideation sketches (inspired by each chosen product above - but create new designs and new ideas)
30 ideation sketches total
ADD INFO BLOCK ON EACH PAGE
Ideation pages : Put a CIRCLE around the ideations you like. Put a number next to your choices (1, 2, or 3).
Rosi's glass and dishes demos:
Homework and or in class:
Important: Pay attention to the proportions to each other!: Stand, neck, cup size, length, width, circumference etc.
Finish drawing/rendering:
1. Wine glass (with or w/o stem)
2. Glass bottle
3. Plate
4. Tee cup and plate
5. Tee pot
Rosi's glass and dishes demos:
Rosi's glass and dishes demos:
With a plate, depending on VP/angle, we have to take into consideration that the rim of the plate may be flat or angled. Therefore we may see less of the rim in the front (than back)
