DSGN 264-406 Fall 2020 Blog
Recently, Maserati has announced its latest supercar model MC20’s Nettuno twin-turbo V6 with the battery electric option. Many car brands are following the battery/electric trend, and now the world isn’t just focusing on the sole attractiveness of the design but instead on how the design follows the versatility. Soon, the Read more…
Antoinette Carroll is a designer and communications specialist that utilizes graphic design as a medium for her social justice activism. Carroll has worked for several non-profits, companies, political organizations to encourage/foster human rights and social justice work. She has received major accolades in her approach to design as she takes Read more…
This visual timeline wonderfully details the history of icons and the development of art and programming. Information about the coloring, customization, and other characteristics of computer icons are presented in an aesthetic and exciting way. Link: https://historyoficons.com/
Jon Hicks is an English Designer who founded Hicksdesign, a design studio. https://hicks.design/ Visiting the website above, you can explore Hicks’ most famous projects which include designing for Canva, Dyson, Skype, Spotify, etc as well as his most recent projects. Exploring the website above will inspire you for the upcoming Read more…
This article really focuses on iconography and its role as a whole different language. This piece emphasizes the universality of these icons that extend beyond that of spoken languages. By the end of the piece, the author mentions that the future of iconography relies on the addition of sound, and Read more…
Following the introduction to our new short project, I did some more research on Susan Kare, specifically the works she has displayed on MOMA. I found a link for some artworks that are photographed online, and I think it’s really interesting to see her process of transforming hand-drawn pixel designs Read more…
In looking for professional examples of the sound study, I stumbled upon an artist named Carsten Nicolai who combines multimedia and multi-model design/art, sound, and science. The Berlin artist has worked with all forms of mediums including sculptures, concerts, architectural designs, and much more. I really connected with his work Read more…
I recently went to an exhibition in Seoul, Korea on Rene Magritte, one of my favorite artists. The exhibition described him as both a philosopher and artist, which shows in a lot of his work. The philosophical aspects definitely made his work more approachable and relatable for me (due to Read more…
Throughout our Sound Analysis project, I continued to look more into the art of audio and sound itself. I found a lot of amazing audio works, but the one that I want to share is a piece called “Out of Range” by Jana Winderen. She’s also a biochemist and fish Read more…
After watching Susan Kare’s lecture on icons and symbols, I realized the importance of playfulness and simplicity in design. Simon Porte Jacquemus, self taught French designer, created his own label “Jacquemus” when he was 18. I immediately thought of Jacquemus after watching Susan’s video because of his ability to design Read more…