Bauhaus

where was the bauhaus school located?-it was located in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany.

when was it functioning?

-it was open from 1919-1933

what is different about the Bauhaus' design work from the designs that came before it?

-they focused modernism, while the rest of the world was focused on conservatism. 

assembled bag- "deleterious"

front view

side view

 back view

 bottom view

questions

What are the areas of EMPHASIS? How did you use the elements of art to make them stand out? Elements are: color, value, shape, size, texture, line.... or other visual effects?

The emphasis of this piece is the word "deleterious". it stands out because it is white text on the black background. it is also bold and in all capital letters.

How did you use elements to lead our attention around the bag?

the fire that spreads throughout the bag is an example of movement. also, the caution tape wraps around all sides, and goes over and under the flames as well. the folding and cutting pattern is outlined further, instead of trying to hide it.

What software techniques or design ideas made your work unique?

i created my own caution tape instead of using an image and tracing it. i also used the layers feature a lot during this project to separate the outlines, flames, caution tape, and background. 

How does your design relate to and describe the word you were given?

the word deleterious means dangerous, or harmful. i conveyed this with police tape, fire, and bold letters and contrast. the flames engulf the bottom of the bag, which implies that it is growing and spreading. the colour scheme is warm toned and bold, like fire, rather than cool and calm colors like blue. 

2D Bag Print

assembled book

word designs

idea web: deleterious

in orange are my main themes for the bag project. 

Kerry James Marshall

"a shadow of my former self"

this piece is by Kerry James Marshall, an african-american man from Chicago. this is entitled "a shadow of my former self" because most of the painting is flat, and the same color: black. the silhouette is flat black, and blends in with the hat and jacket. nearly all facial features are hidden in the shadows, but the mouth is bright white and missing a tooth. this is a reference to his childhood, and a representation of being broken in a way. the collar is sharp and contrasts against the dark jacket. it is very close to his neck, which indicates a degree of danger, likely stemming from his history and roots in Alabama and Chicago. 

word picking ii

Round 2- ABERRATION

aberration: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome; the apparent displacement of a celestial object from its true position, caused by the relative motion of the observer and the object. 

synonyms- anamoly, oddity, divergence, peculiarity. 

word picking

Round 1- INFERNO

inferno: 
a large fire that is dangerously out of control; hell (with reference to Dante's Divine Comedy); a place or situation that is too hot, chaotic, or noisy. 

synonyms- purgatory, hellhole