3d-s max renderings

Podium Renderings

final walk through

dining space walk through

second try

these are the same views just with some adjustments on some materials.

sketch-up images

WPA posters recreated

Recycling is a big issue today because either not enough people do it of those who do don’t recycle the right things. How hard of a task is it for someone to place something in a recycling bin instead of a trashcan. There is not much of a difference in the energy that your body would be saving by doing this. The slogan or punch line of the poster, “it’s the least you can do”, is intended to be harsh while helping someone to realize that it is such a simple task. With the small gesture of recycling we the people of this world can repair the fatal problems that we ourselves have caused.
When researching and analyzing many WPA posters from the past I came to the conclusion that color, text, and a main image is what really helped to get the message across that the Works Progress Administration was trying to convey. A central focus point was what sold these messages. In my composition I chose to highlight various recyclables that can be found in trash mounds. This is to represent that these certain products should not be found here; they should be recycled and reused. Within my inspirations the range of color choices was minimal. A couple of colors would be found in the image and then select colors could be found in the text or somewhere else in the composition to create something that is holistic and unified. To portray the context of a landfill or dump I used colors that were depressing and down. Through this color choice the use of high contrast allows the recyclable items at the bottom of the composition to speak their message on their own. Something that I found in most WPA posters was that a title and main statement was located at the top or bottom, and then opposing it was an image conveying the message. I chose to locate my text at the top of the composition so that the message of the issue is strong and to the point.

Table Ad

This is an ad that I created for my dining table showing an image of my model and two line drawings of the design. I over sized the image of the model so that it became the focal point, the main aspect selling the design. The strip running horizontally through the composition reflects glass, which is the context of the table. The space designed for the table had large solid glass walls surrounding the table.

Urban Pathway

I am really happy how this turned out. This assignment caused lots of problems [like losing six hours of work the night before it was due] but in the end I think it resulted in a better final project than what I originally had. I am not quite sure where this pathway is located but I feel that it made an interesting composition contrasting the darkness of the tunnel and the sun shining on the stairs.

scene of discourse

REFRESHED : ORNATE

This composition shows a progression from a crazy moment to a moment where more breathing space is evident. The cleanness on the right allows one to contain to a refreshed feeling. A mixture of several images combined create this composition along with a image that is only present through the shape it created.

Pattern Perception

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The pattern that I was inspired by had a single item in the exact center that was the main focus. Although it was the focus it did not stand out from the rest of the pattern like other patterns that I researched. What I liked about the pattern I chose and how i decided to apply it to my image was through curves that helped form the space surrounding the center focus. Behind the curves were vertical elements that helped maintain a sense of order. I felt all of the aspects were important to include in my pattern composition. The curves help to direct the attention to Statue of Liberty, the center item.

Response to Computing in Design

Computing plays a huge role in our society today. We are talking about a generation that has grown up only knowing the computer. This generation will continue their everyday lives relying on technology and the many opportunities it has to offer.
In the design industry the computer is a beneficial tool along with all the many programs and systems that allow designers to complete their ideas digitally. There seems to be software directed to all the branches of design. Programs that render designs of spaces has served its purpose well, which is to inform the client of the design in a clear and efficient way. At this moment in time I am privileged enough to know CAD, Soft Plan, Illustrator, and a bite-size portion of Photoshop. I personally am amazed by the programs that allow a design to be imputed using precise measurements and then in turn is able to have a machine cut the pieces in order to make a model of the desired design. Soon enough technology will be so advanced that we might be able to talk directly to the computer and tell it what kind of design that we have in mind. I am honored to be a part of this generation and the design industry because technology through computers will enable us to do great things in the future, possibly design something that will be treasured for eternity.