Tuesday, February 16, 2010
DI 11 - National Museum Field Trip
For the last lesson of DI, we went to the National museum. There, we viewed the intricate Renaissance- inspired architectural designs of the well-loved museum that dated back from Queen Victoria's regime.
There was the famous Dome, the Corinthian pillar as well as the newly renovated features such as the glass roof and the swinging chandeliers.
We've learnt about the museum's history, as well as the architectural design of the building in the past and the newly-renovated one in 2006.
Besides that, we also went for an exhibition called "The Bag" which features the paper bags used by companies such as Bata in the 1960s-1980s... cute to see how the bag designs had transformed till now :)
And last but not least, guess what!!! We got a bonus trip to the "Quest for Immortality" exhibition!!! Yes!!! It's the one featuring all the historic egyptian artefacts from the Pyramids!!! the one that I've always wanted to visit!!!
Can't wait to show yall the pics I've taken - there's a problem with blogger now...have to wait till tonight to be able to post somemore pictures :(
and with that....I've come to the end of my last post for DI....
tata,
Cam cam
PS: How time flies.....
Monday, February 8, 2010
DI 10 - Reflections on DI
This week would be the last lesson for DI. Whilst preparing for my sketchbook submission, I was amazed at how much we've learnt/done/practiced during DI.
Be it illustrating a product mascot, designing ads/poster/T-shirt or even going for field trips, we've tried it all and learnt so much.
Never thought that I could draw; Now, I actually enjoy drawing/designing, and even sketching random designs every now and then just for fun.
Never even have the thought that I would be doing something related to Design; and now, I'm actually doing it!!!
Before I took on this module (Design and Illustration), I had this misconception that design was only for those who had an incredible talent in drawing. Me, on the other hand, will never be able to produce any decent design since I've never done well in Art and Craft class in primary and secondary school.
However, ever since I took the first step in trying it out, I came to realise that Design is not that "foreign" afterall. In our everyday life, from the posters to the advertisement we came across on the streets/train etc or even just the furniture we use, involves a design. And by choosing what we like, and what we don't, already involves our sense of aesthetic preferences and tells about our personal style and taste.
Design not only involves drawing, it also involves many other things like visual appeal, colour coordination and most importantly, bringing out the message we want to convey to our audience through our work.
Of course it helps if you had an inborn talent in drawing; However, it is not impossible for people like me who are not that talented in the area of aesthetic design to produce a decent design too.
I guess it takes practice. Although my design isn't that outstanding and nice as compared to others, I'm glad and contented that at the very least, I can confidently tell myself that I'm definitely improving.
Btw, just got back my marks for the Ad Design that I did for the Nanyang Optical Ad. Marks weren't that fantastic, but it exceeded what I've expected earlier. Ms Nga said that I was one of the students in class who have shown the most improvements, based on the earlier designs I did at the start of the Semester haha :) Well, at least I have improved right? heehee :P
Yeap, so that's about it. Will blog on my final post for DI after I return from the National Museum field trip by the end of this week (hopefully).
Tata,
Cam :)
Be it illustrating a product mascot, designing ads/poster/T-shirt or even going for field trips, we've tried it all and learnt so much.
Never thought that I could draw; Now, I actually enjoy drawing/designing, and even sketching random designs every now and then just for fun.
Never even have the thought that I would be doing something related to Design; and now, I'm actually doing it!!!
Before I took on this module (Design and Illustration), I had this misconception that design was only for those who had an incredible talent in drawing. Me, on the other hand, will never be able to produce any decent design since I've never done well in Art and Craft class in primary and secondary school.
However, ever since I took the first step in trying it out, I came to realise that Design is not that "foreign" afterall. In our everyday life, from the posters to the advertisement we came across on the streets/train etc or even just the furniture we use, involves a design. And by choosing what we like, and what we don't, already involves our sense of aesthetic preferences and tells about our personal style and taste.
Design not only involves drawing, it also involves many other things like visual appeal, colour coordination and most importantly, bringing out the message we want to convey to our audience through our work.
Of course it helps if you had an inborn talent in drawing; However, it is not impossible for people like me who are not that talented in the area of aesthetic design to produce a decent design too.
I guess it takes practice. Although my design isn't that outstanding and nice as compared to others, I'm glad and contented that at the very least, I can confidently tell myself that I'm definitely improving.
Btw, just got back my marks for the Ad Design that I did for the Nanyang Optical Ad. Marks weren't that fantastic, but it exceeded what I've expected earlier. Ms Nga said that I was one of the students in class who have shown the most improvements, based on the earlier designs I did at the start of the Semester haha :) Well, at least I have improved right? heehee :P
Yeap, so that's about it. Will blog on my final post for DI after I return from the National Museum field trip by the end of this week (hopefully).
Tata,
Cam :)
DI 9 - Threadless Tee Design
Ms Nga told us to submit a T-shirt design each for Threadless. Below is the checklist she gave us to check through before submitting.
Have a look,
Haha, I know it's not that fantastic a design. But yeah, it's supposed to be a "silly" shirt that catches attention. (does it? I hope it does)
Proof of Submission:
Anyway, I had LOTSA fun coming out with nonsensical designs for the T-shirts!!! =D
Tata,
Cam Cam :)
- Started with a brief to myself
- Visualised the image
- Contains my personal standpoint
- Contains a personal style
- Is clear in communicating the intended message/messages
- Surprises audience
Have a look,
Haha, I know it's not that fantastic a design. But yeah, it's supposed to be a "silly" shirt that catches attention. (does it? I hope it does)
Proof of Submission:
Anyway, I had LOTSA fun coming out with nonsensical designs for the T-shirts!!! =D
Tata,
Cam Cam :)
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