Design Principles | Final Compilation & Reflection

24/11/2020 (Week 14)
Naim Zuki, (0346615) | Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Design Principles
Final Compilation & Reflection
INSTRUCTIONS
    EXERCISES

PROJECT 3


Fig. 1.0, Project 3: Visual Analysis Final Submission, 29/11/2020


Fig. 1.01, Project 3: Visual Analysis Final Submission PDF, 29/11/2020

PROJECT 2


Fig. 1.02, Project 2: Sense Of Place Final Submission, 01/11/2020


Fig. 1.03, Project 2: Sense Of Place Alternate Final, 01/11/2020


Fig. 1.04, Project 2: Sense Of Place Final Submission PDF, 01/11/2020

PROJECT 1


Fig. 1.05, Project 1: Self-Portrait Final Submission, 18/10/2020


Fig. 1.06, Project 1: Self-Portrait Alternate Final, 18/10/2020


Fig. 1.07, Project 1: Self-Portrait Final Submission and Alternate Final, 18/10/2020

EXERCISES


Fig. 1.08, Exercise 5: Collage Final Submission, 04/10/2020


Fig. 1.09, Exercise 5: Symbol Final Submission, 04/10/2020


Fig. 1.10, Exercise 5 Final Submissions PDF, 04/10/2020


Fig. 1.11, Exercise 4: Unity Final Submission,  27/09/2020


Fig. 1.12, Exercise 4: Harmony Final Submission, 27/10/2020


Fig. 1.13, Exercise 4 Final Submissions PDF, 27/09/2020


Fig. 1.14, Exercise 3: Movement Final Submission, 20/10/2020


Fig. 1.15, Exercise 3: Repetition Final Submission, 20/09/2020

Fig. 1.16, Exercise 3 Final Submissions PDF, 20/09/2020


Fig. 1.17, Exercise 2: Asymmetrical Balance Final Submission, 13/09/2020


Fig. 1.18, Exercise 2: Symmetrical Balance Final Submission, 13/09/2020


Fig. 1.19, Exercise 2: Emphasis Final Submission, 13/09/2020


Fig. 1.20, Exercise 2 Final Submissions, 13/09/2020


Fig. 1.21, Exercise 1: Contrast Final Submission, 06/09/2020


Fig. 1.22, Exercise 1: Gestalt Theory Final Submission, 06/09/2020


Fig. 1.23, Exercise 1 Final Submissions, 06/09/2020

FINAL REFLECTION

Experience
The one phrase that I possibly have said to Ms Maria countless times this semester is "I'm so sorry for being late!" which sums up about ninety-per cent of my conversations Ms Maria. It was both really funny and super terrible that I always end up being late for almost all of the submissions for Design Principles this semester, and I find it super relieving that Ms Maria never excessively scolded me for my lack of punctuality. I think that's a good introduction to how Ms Maria has treated me throughout the entire semester: Kind and Understanding. Although I always dread her classes because I barely have any progress to show her and always have to improvise something hours prior to my consultation sessions, the effort that Ms Maria showed to make sure that her students do their job and guide the students as best as she could was truly something to be appreciated. I always awe at the fact that Ms Maria would go until way past the class period has ended to make time for her students' consultation session. The honesty that she has in class is also one more thing that I really appreciate. She makes sure to point out any concerns she has with any of my designs and all of her comments are always backed up by valid points that tie back to the nature of this module.

Observation
This module ironically helped me develop my artistic sense a lot. Although some people have said to me that art and design are not to be confused together, I never really felt that I strayed too far off the objectives of the exercises and projects when I ask Ms Maria for feedback. One of the things that the lecturer has done really well was to ensure that I have a rationale for each and every one of my designs, making me become critical of what design principles I should include to reflect certain ideas. She's also quick to note when any of my designs are too weak and useless before the submission deadlines so I have some time to start over with another design (although I think that's one of the reasons why I'm always late for submissions).

Findings

These 14 weeks in Design Principles were challenging to say the least. This module holds so many exercises and projects that I had a hard time trying to catch up with my classmates. However, the attitude that both my classmates and my lecturer have shown in class motivated me to push harder and practice my artistic skills so I can become better at both traditional and digital design. At the end of the semester, I don't think I've felt like my choice of design style was personally rejected by the lecturer, that alone has truly made me feel more confident with my own individuality. Much like the key takeaway from Digital Photography and Imaging, this module helped me detach myself from the style that the rest of the class seem to follow and develop my own distinct taste. It has made me realise the social pressure that we designers have to create something familiar is destructive to both the designer and society because it robs them of their own creativity and their uniqueness. It is said that design and art are two different things, however, both cannot exist without the other. When there is no design, art loses that sense of simplicity and structure that allows it to make sense. Without art, design loses creative freedom and expression which shortens the boundaries of what design is. I truly appreciate the patience Ms Maria has when dealing with me and I wish her all the best for the future.

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