DSGN 264-403 Spring 2021 Blog
I know I just wrote about office design – I am sorry for another one. I am actually just so intrigued by what they’re going to transition to – along with cities like New York and SF. I also do think that this is probably the most influential time for Read more…
Unlike the popular quote, “Life imitates art” this isn’t always true. Take for example, the Golden Ratio seen in many natural phenomena across our universe. From flowers to galaxy formations, this seemingly perfect sequence of numbers seems to permeate biological life. My math teacher would often argue that the existence Read more…
While reading the The Politics of Design, I was reminded of a feud in the art world that I found fascinating. While initially seeming like a petty fight, it speaks to something more sinister with the idea of a person being able to own a color and larger issues of Read more…
Midterm season has dawned upon us, and it’s been rather hectic for me at least. I’ve managed to find peace and calm from London-based illustrator and brand designer Sneha Shanker’s work. There is something about the soft colors and grainy effects that create something delicate and mystical. As I investigated Read more…
A year ago, I’d barely seen any code in my life. Just the term computer science felt foreign to me, and if there was one thing I did know, it was this: I didn’t know much, but I wanted to learn more—a lot more. In particular, I wanted to learn Read more…
In our discussion and exploration of color this week, I stumbled across one of those quirky, Buzzfeed-esque online quizzes that reveals your “true” essence or personality. This time, your sense, perception, and preference of color supposedly revealing your mental age. I was excited to find out. The result? The quiz Read more…
For my fellow political nerds out there, I wanted to share this font and some background! This year, each state has a special legislative session to redraw their Congressional districts based on the demographic information from the US Census in 2020. Gerrymandering occurs when these districts are drawn to give Read more…
Dina Leyzarovich is a student photographer working at UPenn. She shoots headshots, special occasions (ie. engagement photos). However, she specializes in portrait photography. Her style focuses on being clean yet colorful and she focuses heavily on finding the proper lighting. “My favorite part about photography is being able to meet Read more…
We’ve all come across and probably used the free online encyclopaedia that we call Wikipedia. For Wikipedia’s 20th birthday, two illustrators created a set of 101 symbols to celebrate the power of human collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. I personally love how quirky, bold, and colorful each of the images are. Read more…
A little over a year ago, when we were only a few months deep into quarantine, I decided to do something random. I hadn’t done it before, so I had no experience doing it. I didn’t prepare for it, and I wasn’t even sure I wanted to do it. For Read more…