Baroque Historical Pattern

The Baroque period is by far one of my most favorite periods in terms of art and architecture. The intricate ornamentation and fearless experiments with pattern are what baroque art is known for, which I sought to emulate in my tesselation pattern. Throughout baroque sculptures and paintings, idyllic portrayals of vegetation are present which helped inspire many popular baroque patterns that still thrive today. One common shape that seems to have evolved from the embowed lines of hanging leaves is the scroll, a curved form that ends in an exaggerated curl. I found this particular shape to be so common and representational of the baroque style that I created each tesselation with my own scroll design along each module's border. Small leaf-like edges were also incorporated to give the impression of a more natural influence. The colors selected also reflect upon my chosen period through the rich reds, greens, and blues found in the borders. So as to not detract from the more colorful elements, I chose to keep the central images more neutral in color, which also helped in lightening up the pattern. If prompted to make changes, I might consider an even lighter color scheme, however the split complementary colors do reflect the baroque period quite accurately.

Digital Palouse Sketch

Though I have previously worked with a Wacom tablet in the past, this proved to be yet another learning experience for which I had the opportunity to work with more tools and challenge myself. After reviewing the original photo, I noted the more dynamic and integral elements of the scene and what would be the most challenging to portray. The wheat fields in the foreground, with their sweeping sense of movement and visual texture, became my focus and was the most time consuming portion of my sketch. I am satisfied with the end result, though I hope in the future to perfect my hand control and stability of lines drawn with the tablet and stylus.

New Logo Design

 With the opportunity to create a new logo, I chose to design a logo that is much more reflective of my design aesthetic. My key ideas were to keep the designs clean and simple, with just a bit of color for emphasis. Though I can't say for certain as to whether I will keep either of these for long, I do believe that they sufficiently represent me as a designer and will work nicely whether they are used for resumes or design projects.

Nada Debs: A Citizen of the World Designer

Though we often review the works of many famous designers and architects, rarely do we have the chance to take the time and learn about the rest of their work, their design philosophy, or even where they attended school.With this assignment, I took advantage of the opportunity to learn from established designers and use their experiences and inspirations to influence my own. Nada Debs is a Lebanese designer that grew up in Japan and uses both cultural influences when she creates her unique furniture pieces. Her integration of Islamic geometric patterns and East Asian minimalism are incredibly elaborate and beautiful. The direct application of her heritage to her work is what attracted me to her and I must say that I have a much deeper appreciation for Islamic art after looking through her collections.

One Point Perspective Renderings

 

Above is a rendering of a space I designed, focusing on hotel lobby design.

This rendering came from the basic structure of a space I found on campus. After determining the relative scale of the room, I created a grid and went on to design this coffee bar.