Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Assignment #9: Architectural Deconstruction

Salisbury Cathedral
Final Project:
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When I first read the description of this assignment I got really excited, instantly the images of old castles, cathedrals and churches came to mind. I had to figure out a way to showcase the amazing architecture of these ancient gems. I started playing around with things like blueprints and wireframes along with original pictures. I made a 3D model of the arches, I then deconstructed them to the wireframe model and then blended those with a set of blueprints to create a well rounded abstract portrayal of the Cathedral. I also tried to make the arches look more weathered and frail, using a warming effect and over sharpening the edges for a more jagged look. I am very pleased with the finished product and have a new appreciation for this type of architecture.

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Assignment #7: Visual Onomatopoeia or Logos

Version 2

So my first attempt didn’t cut it, so I went back to my design and made some refinements. First of all I took away the stems at the bottom of all the leafs, which framed the snowboarder more effectively; I also removed the bottom leaf. I then removed the drop shadow from behind the logo, and font. I then switched up the font and moved it to the base of the logo, putting it on a slight curve that compliments the overall shape. I am much more pleased with my new design which speaks to the dominant youth client base for Canada Olympic Park.

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