Everywhere we look, manmade things and technology have historically found inspiration from natural elements of this world. From animals to plants, I analyze technological advancements that “feel” or “look” like elements from nature (as silly as my conclusions might be). Smartphone: Like a brain, the smartphone acts as a computing Read more…
In my mind, design and art were always somewhat interchangeable concepts– a form of visual communication. However, digging further, nuances arise to show differences between the two. Are they the same, and if not, what’s the distinction between the two and their functionalities? Art (creative visual art) Design Common Definition Read more…
What’s your favorite color? Do you have one? While there is somewhat of a debate regarding what a ‘favorite color’ is and what that entails, I personally define a ‘favorite color’ to be the color that you feel attracted to and makes you feel positive emotions. It does not have Read more…
“Grace! Stop it!” a shrill voice erupted from the living room of a small one-bedroom apartment. Appearing from the doorway stood a 5’8 tall middle-aged woman with her brunette hair tied back in a messy bun, an apron smeared with cake batter and a plaid dress that was worn and Read more…
Being Chased Falling Dying Dreams About Being Chased: In these types of dreams, it is likely that you trying to run away from or avoid something or someone in your life. More abstractly, this can also mean that you want to flee from fears (perhaps of an upcoming exam or Read more…
One day, I opened Twitter and saw a certain type of artwork. Users were saying they wrote a word or prompt and they got an artwork as a result. After reading comments saying “what app?”, I learned that the website is called Dream by WOMBO. Some similar predecessors are DALL-E, Read more…
Color sets tone. Color establishes importance. Color invokes interest. Color is a critical aspects of visual design, photography, and art. Interesting, monochrome designs, photography, and art do not detract from the tone, importance, interest, or visual appeal of a visual artwork. “Colour may show the actuality of a scene while Read more…
Why are Icons so Iconic? We see icons everyday in our lives and these magical and useful symbols are able to encompass words, meanings, and sometimes even abstract concepts in a simple ‘icon.’ “Icons are everywhere; some are so powerful and universal that we instantly recognise that they represent a Read more…
During our presentation earlier this week, someone brought up a great distinction between design and art – that design serves a functional purpose whereas art is for appreciation and awe. That was an interesting point, so I did some more digging on what the actual definition and existing notion is. Read more…