Week 9-10
The week before the open studios, preparation is the name of the game, from prints to setting up visuals.
I started with plain paper to kind of guess what type of space I am working with, I've also printed out like what types of renders and information I would want to show.
This week I am focusing on creating 3D prints and paper prints, I will need to find the way to organize my ideas into set up as well as knowing what I would want to say when people come to my set up.
Prints
Print types
After Andreas suggested I attend Vikas's talk on print types and layout, I was intrigued. The session turned out to be a revelation, shedding light on the intricate thought processes behind graphic design. Vikas was a master at explaining the rationale for each design choice, from the selection of typefaces to the subtleties of spacing and alignment. His insights on how different print types can evoke various emotions and responses were particularly enlightening.
Creativity
As I listened, I found myself visualizing my own projects with a fresh perspective, considering how I could apply these principles to enhance my work. The talk was not just informative but also incredibly inspiring, sparking a burst of creativity that I was eager to explore further in my designs. It was a reminder of how much potential is there is expressing yourself on print is. Now I would try to implement these into the prints for my open studio.
Preperation
I also try to angle my products in the 3D software Blender so people will know what I envisioned my product to actually look like. Utilizing 3D software to conceptualize can indeed reveal new possibilities and perspectives.
Prototype
Following the analysis, I proceeded to develop some preliminary design concepts. Using 3D software to create realistic renders of the exhibit and how the target audience would interact with it. Then, adopting a hands-on approach and built two prototypes of the exhibit, the layout, and the interactions that were envisioned for the museum.