Design Principles - Final Compilation & Reflection

31.08.2022 - 02.12.2022 / Week 1 - Week 14
Lim Rui Ying / 0358986
Design Principles / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Final Compilation & Reflection

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INDEX

Exercises: Elements and Principles of Design

Project 1: Self-Portrait

Project 2: Sense of Place

Final Project: Visual Analysis

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Exercises: Elements and Principles of Design
31.08.2022 - 21.09.2022 / Week 1 - Week 4

A) Contrast

Fig. 1.1 Final design for Contrast (purple rings), Week 3 (16/9/2022)

B) Balance

Fig. 1.2 Final design for Balance, Week 4 (26/9/2022)

C) Harmony and Unity

Fig. 1.3 Final design for Harmony and Unity, Week 3 (18/9/2022)

D) Repetition

Fig. 1.4 Final design for Repetition, Spiral, Week 3 (20/9/2022)

E) Emphasis

Fig. 1.5 Final design for Emphasis, Week 4 (22/9/2022)

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Project 1: Self-Portrait

21.09.2022 - 14.10.2022 / Week 4 - Week 7

 

Fig. 2.1 Final Self-Portrait - JPEG, Week 7 (13/10/2022)

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Project 2: Sense of Place

12.10.2022 - 04.11.2022 / Week 7 - Week 10

Fig. 3.1 Final Sense of Place - JPEG, Week 10 (3/11/2022)

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Final Project: Visual Analysis

02.11.2022 - 02.12.2022 / Week 10 - Week 14

Fig. 4.1 Final Visual Analysis - JPEG, Week 14 (30/11/2022)

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REFLECTION

What have I learnt in this module?

I thoroughly learnt the elements and principles of design as we need to apply them in our designs of every exercise and project. I could apply the design elements and design principles in other modules while creating designs.

What did I enjoy the most?

I really enjoy creating the collage for the Repetition design principle as I kept trying different attempts to see different variations. I like how we could create design freely and without many conventions, so we could explore many ideas and express them in our design. 

What did I not enjoy the most?

Although I could know about my interests, personality and thoughts, I found it quite difficult to express myself through my self-portrait because I do not really know who am I. I quite struggled while designing my self-portrait.

What have I learnt about myself through this module?

I somewhat know more about myself through the Self-Portrait project. I find out what I really like and care about while creating designs in each exercise and project. Additionally, I get to know my abilities and creativity in art and design, so I can improve what is lacking.

What has changed and what has not in my learning journey?

I am more observant of my surroundings after learning this module and I could see the little beautiful things in my life. The thing that has not changed is the way I create a design. I mostly use Adobe Illustrator and the same method for my designs.

What could be improved in this module?

If this module could be conducted physically, I think it would have a lot of fun. If we have physical classes, we can have some improvised drawing sessions, applying the elements and principles of design that can help to stimulate our creativity.