FACS 113: Introduction to 2D Design
Rendering Project
Completed in AutoCAD
Rendering is a skill set needed for all interior designers. It can be used to produce floor plans, details, wall sections, etc. For this project, we were given a floor plan in which we had to design two color schemes in AutoCAD. The first floor plan (left) is a complimentary color scheme, and the other is a analogous color scheme (right).
For the complimentary color scheme, I chose the colors red and green. A complimentary color scheme consist of two colors that are on opposite sides of the color wheel. My design process for this color scheme was to figure out what style I wanted to incorporate into this space. After choosing my flooring, I had an idea to go with a bohemian style bedroom. The bedspread was a bright red with a scroll pattern, paired with two dark night stands with hunter green lamp shades. The chair in the corner was a green velvet pattern, that had a multicolored floor lamp beside of it. Lastly, I chose a bohemian styled dresser called a "bombe".
Following the complimentary color scheme, I designed a space for the analogous color scheme. An analogous color scheme are colors that are grouped beside each other on the color wheel. For this space, I chose blue and green. I wanted this space to be light, clean, and simple. I selected a simple dark wood dresser with white drawers, and a chair with a blue and white dot pattern, along with dark night stands that were used in the previous color scheme. Both night stands were paired with a blue lamp shades. The bedspread was a eucalyptus pattern with different hues of blues and greens. To contrast the blue, I chose to use a lighter green for the floor lamp shade. To keep with the lighter style, I chose different flooring than the other floor plan which is a light oak flooring to brighten the room.
Line and Shape, Pattern and Texture Project
Created in Adobe Photoshop
For this project, the goal was to create a collage of letters from the alphabet based on observations of the natural and/or built environment. All of the letters were placed equally sized and distance apart to establish unity. One thing I wanted to keep in mind while searching for the letters, was to find each letter in different shapes, lines, and patterns to add diversity. Once I had found all of letters it was to be created in Adobe Photoshop, printed, and mounted onto foam core.
As I was brainstorming ideas on what theme I wanted all of letters to come from, I had the idea of my home. I wanted to see all the different aspects of my home through the alphabet. To begin this project, I spent time walking through my house, searching for letters that stood out. I wanted to make sure I chose each letter from a different location to have a better variety of pictures. My goal was to not just go through each letter in order, but instead experience finding the letters that stood out to me first. Most of the letters stood out to me easily, until it came down to Z, K, and N. After awhile, I was able to find them, but they were the most difficult. Once I had all of the letters together, I placed them all in photoshop to edit and place them where I wanted them to go.
I chose a title for this project which is "Forever Home". I chose this title because in each of those photos are a piece of my home, where I grew up, and where I can always come back to. When presenting this project to my fellow classmates, I wanted them to relate to the comfort that their home brings to them, as it does to me.
Color Theory
Color Theory: Gradient of Red Geometric Design
Color Theory: Gradient of Red Geometric Design
For this assignment, we had to create a intricate geometric design that demonstrated value change and balance, whether it be symmetrical, radial, or asymmetrical. The theory that was applied to this project is called Color Theory. Color Theory is defined as the guidelines for creating colors. On the color wheel, you can see the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Knowing this information can help you learn what colors make what, and how they compliment each other. Only a few colors were available to use such as red, blue, yellow, white, and black or a combination. The project was asked to be printed and include some sort of dimension or other visual interest to support the design.
The design I chose to do was a geometric design with a gradient of red. The design was made in Photoshop and then printed it onto paper. Once it was printed, I cut out little strips of the red gradient, and glued them onto black poster paper. This would support the design of value change because from one angle, you could see the diamonds in different gradients of red, and from another, you could see the diamonds only as solid black. Once everything was finished, I mounted the strips onto black foam core. This assignment showed not only value change and balance, but it gave off an illusion.
Value Change
Value Change: Darkest to Lightest, Created with a Pencil
For this assignment, the purpose was to show value change. Value change is how light or dark a color can be. Another way to describe value change is a gradient. Value change is important when drawing an object because it determines where in the picture are there shadows or highlights. In this assignment, we were asked to make three columns of a shape in three different values to show value change. The first being the darkest value, second being a medium value, and the third being the lightest value. The goal was to be able to see the value change of greys once you were finished.
Implied Line
Implied Line: Created with Black Felt Tip Marker
Implied line drawings are drawings that show only the shadows and highlights, and do not outline the image directly. They can be drawn using hatching, dots, etc. For this assignment, we were given an image of a fruit bowl. Our goal was to be able to replicate the image by only using implied line. This project was complex because you could not draw the image straight on, but rather start with lines or dots to best represent the images shadows and highlights.
Self-Portrait
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Self-Portrait: Multiple Images Weaved Together
The goal of this assignment was to integrate a black and white photograph of ourselves with full color photographs of four or more family/friends. Both of the images had to be printed onto 8.5 x 11 paper, vertically oriented. Once they were all printed, lines were cut 1/2" apart, and I mapped out where I wanted different features of each person in my family to go. Next, was to weave each strip in a basket weave pattern. After it was all completed, it was mounted onto a sheet of heavy paper using spray glue. The goal of this assignment was to show who makes up who we are as a person and has impacted our life. I chose my parents, and my sister. Each of them have played a huge role in who I am today. For my sister, I chose to show her forehead and mouth. Growing up, she always gave the best advice and never failed to have a smile on her face no matter the situation. For my Dad, I chose to show his eye and eyebrow because he is always watching out for me, make sure I am safe and loved. For my Mom, I chose her smile and nose because she has the most beautiful smile and I know I can always count on her in everything I do. What I love the most about this assignment is that it is not perfect, and that is what makes it unique because the bigger picture is that life is not always perfect, but having people in your life that impact you in the best way, can help shape you into who you are. In which, in this image, you can see what features of my family help make up who I am.