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Design Principles - Final Compilation

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Table of content Links to previous Tasks Final artwork Reflection Links to Previous Tasks TASK 01 TASK 02 TASK 03 Final Compilation Google Drive Link Final Artwork Figure 1.0 - Island Heritage - Life by the Sea Rational In this painting (Fig1.0) I did an acrylic with watercolor technique traditional Maldivian landscape, with two figures wearing a Libas (which is one of the traditional outfits of the Maldives). In this painting it showcases a traditional style boat lodged on to the beach and a day to day life activity of the olden days of Maldives with  one of the ladies going to wash the cooking pot to the sea shore and the other sitting by the beach and weaving palm leaves (which is used to make mats, roofs for the hut houses and barricade walls of the houses in the olden days). The composition shows balance and harmony from one element to the other.  3. Reflection In this module, I learned about design elements such as line, shape, color, texture, and space, as well as desig...

Design Principles Task - 03 - Development & Design

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  Table of Content Instruction Chosen Sketch Sketch Developments Feedback References 1. Instruction Select one of the 3 ideas you proposed in Task 2. Develop it through colour exploration, composition, typeface, positioning, etc., with design principles in mind. Finalize your idea. Create your final design in A4 size, JPEG format in at least 300dpi pixel size. Label the design as <Your Name_Title of Design_Task 3>. Write a 200-word rationale explaining/defending: i) the decisions made in your design, ii.) the meaning/purpose of the design and iii) the design principles that are employed to create the design. 2. Chosen Sketch Figure 2.0 - Chosen Sketch from Task 02 Description The reason why I chose this idea ( Fig 2.0)  was because it resembles the original artwork and it's harmony and balance and I feel like I will be able to develop this idea further more compared to the other idea sketches. The chosen artwork is reinterpreted in this sketch (Fig 2.0). I took two ele...

Design Principles Task - 02 - Visual Analysis & Ideation

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Table of Content Instruction Chosen Artwork Visual Analysis Sketches Feedback Reference 1. Instruction Task 02 - Week 03 - 05 (17.02.2025 - 03.03.205) Write a visual analysis of the artwork you choose from the Task 01 art gallery that is between 300 and 350 words long. Sketch three ideas for improving the chosen design using your understanding of design principles. In 30 to 50 words, describe each proposal and provide a rationale; we can also include some visual references that helped us come up with ideas (references should be cited). 2. Chosen Artwork Name:   Two Women by the Shore, Mediterranean Artist: Henri-Edmond Cross Year: 1896 Size: 25 x 36 in (65 x 92.5 cm) Medium:  Oil on Canvas Image Source 3. Visual Analysis Observation The Figure 1.0, portrays a peaceful coastal scene with gentle pastel sky, a quiet sea, and tonnes of greenery. A variety of vibrant plants in yellow, orange, purple, and green hues may be seen in the foreground. Tall trees with thick greenery fr...

Intercultural Design - Lecture and Projects

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07/02/2025 - 21/03/2025 (Week 1 - Week 7) Intercultural Design - GCD 61304 Lectures and Projects Table of Content 1. Instructions - Project 1 - Proposal - Project 2 - Field Study (Data Collection) - Final Project - Portfolio 2. Lectures 3. Tasks  - Task 01 - Project 1 - Proposal - Task 02 - Project 2 - Data Collection - Task 03 - Final Project - Portfolio 4. Reflection 5.Feedback 1. Instructions Project 1 - Proposal Week 01 - Week 03  Everyday Design is the general topic. The study of design components that are easily incorporated into our daily lives is known as everyday design. Despite not being recognizable or excessive, these designs are vital in forming the functional and cultural aspects of societies. In Project 1  Proposal , we are required to work in the assigned group to generate some initial concepts for drawing on a design language to visually convey our interpretation. Every concept must have a brief justification. To help ...

Design Principles Task - 01 - Exploration

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Table of Content Instructions Lectures Task 01 Feedback Reflection 1. Instructions Task 01 - Week 01 - 03  (03.02.25 - 17.02.25) Describe each of the design principles mentioned in the mib and select suitable design examples to demonstrate your understanding. We must explore the various design principles taught in the module and observe works of design to apply what we learned from the lectures.  All must be documented in our blog posts.   Module Information Booklet for Design Principles 2. Lectures Elements & Principles of Design Using designs to convey meaningful messages to a target audience is known as visual communication. The design must therefore be carefully considered and carried out. Design elements and principles must be understood and applied in order to produce effective communication through design. While elements of design are distinctive building blocks, principles of design are organizational fundamentals that emerged from or direct the com...