ID161 Final

Hey, guys! So I only have one assignment left to post, and that's my final. The element and principle I was assigned were pattern and contrast, and the objective was to go to Gratz Park and create a video presentation on our elements/principles. After capturing my element and principle from several buildings, I decided to use Animoto. Luckily, all I had to do was share it here to Blogger in order to have a link for you to watch the end product.
Below is the link to my final video. Enjoy!
ID161 Final

Unit 5 Summary

Hello, again! Today, I'll be talking about how technology relates to everything else I've learned this semester--which includes elements/principles, scale, materials, and light/color. In my opinion, I think that all of these aspects connect to each other in different types of ways.

The first image (top left) shows my final case study assignment over the High Museum of Art. Basically the point of this assignment was to talk about the different factors included within the building; this involves what materials were used and how they're used, what elements/principles are visible throughout the space, and more. Technology was of course included in that list, but the point I'm trying to make is that the technology in the High Museum of Art still deals with the other aspects of design that were discussed in the other units.
The second image (right) was taken in W. T. Young library on campus on one of the upper floors. The main technology that was utilized in the space was the ability to move the bookshelves in order to find exactly what you were looking for, and this could all be done by pressing the buttons on the shelves. When looking at the image, the main things I notice are color, line, and scale. This proves that technology is involved in the other aspects of design.
The third and final image (bottom left) is from the School of Arts and Visual Studies. The main technology involved in this area of the building was the use of light fixtures in order to have the right lighting throughout the space. However, there's also noticeable texture and materials, as well as another source of lighting from the glass skylight above.

Field Visit: The 90

Hey, guys! I'm here today with a few pictures of The 90 and how they relate to technology. The main focus was on the lobby area since I thought it was the most interesting. So here we go.
The first image (top left) shows one of the tables to the left when you first walk in. I captured this space because seating in an open area seems like a smart idea for college students. There's not only a lot of table room, but there's also great lighting--which is something I noticed throughout the whole lobby.
The second image (top right) shows the ATMs in the corner by the door. I wanted to get a picture of these for their obvious technological use. However, they're also appealing to the space instead of looking like a hunk of garbage.
The third image (second left) is the handicapped "Push To Open" button, and it's located to the direct right of the ATMs. I wanted to get an image of this because it's an improvement from the smaller buttons you see at other places, and this is great because there's no way someone could miss that.
The fourth image (second right) shows the space underneath the stairs that are to the immediate right when you first walk into The 90. I wanted to capture this picture to show not only how much seating is laid out in this space, but also how much lighting is brought in from the windows.
The fifth image (bottom left) is a close-up on one of the types of light fixtures in this space. I wanted to show this because I thought it was an interesting shape and it also shows the geometric wall pattern, which I thought was pretty interesting to see.
Finally, the sixth image (bottom right) is of the elevator near the entrance of The 90. As you can see, it's made of a highly reflective metal and I wanted to show it because elevators are important to include into buildings. I do however think it's an odd place to have one since the building doesn't seem to have more than two stories.

Chairs

Hi, guys! I'm here today with a post about a few different chairs: one that I found online that I think is inventive, the one that my group discussed back in Unit 3, and a chair that I sit in on a daily. So without further a-do, here we go.
The first image (top left) is an image I found online, and it shows a living room set of couches. However, the main chairs I'm focusing on are the single-seaters. It seems as though the arrangement of cushions is set this way in order to press on specific pressure points throughout a person's back. This feature is important because that's actually a really big health problem that we're starting to notice in the world, hence why I believe it to be innovative.
Here's the website for the image:
http://fafardine.tumblr.com/post/143586595823/great-modern-sofa-2016-ideas-latest
The second image (right) is of the purple Womb chair from Unit 3. This chair was very comfortable! It had just the right amount of cushioning in it, and it literally cradles the person sitting in it and makes them feel somewhat confined--in a good way; which is the reason it's called the "Womb" chair. Overall, this chair is pretty successful with what it's meant for--the location I've commonly found it is in the lobby outside of the Design library in the Pence Hall on campus.
The third and final image (bottom left) is a chair that I sit in on a daily basis. I've had this navy blue "bowl" chair for about five or six years, and I like to sit in it a lot when I'm working on my laptop since I can work in a comfortable manner without feeling like I have to sit super proper (like I do at school). For the most part, I think this chair is pretty successful for what it's meant for. I do honestly prefer it over those weird bungee chairs--I don't know how anyone likes sitting in those!

Technology in Material

Hey, guys! Today I'm here to discuss the articles assigned to read and how materials effect the future of technology and the world of Interior Design.
Photography, textiles, etc. help designers to visually represent what their clients ask them to make, and these are materials that effect technology and Interior Design itself. However, one downfall could be the electronic textiles (although it is innovative) because then if there's actually a texture to the material the client(s) wouldn't be able to feel it. Aside from that, though, textiles are a very important material in the design world because they show the client what's being made for them.

Technology in Study

Hello, again! I back with yet another post today. This time it'll include pictures of my case study building and what technology is used within it. So let's go ahead and get started!
The exterior (left) of the High Museum of Art is mainly made up of white enameled steel. Many windows are arranged throughout the building, including on the roof which creates a skylight. These windows allow natural light and the color used also helps to attract light. Another technology that's enforced in this building is a concrete frame underneath the steel. This allows for a stronger structure and makes it more sustainable.
The interior (right) of the building varies depending what room you're in. For instance, as shown in the image, the galleries have white walls and wooden floor paneling. Along with that, there's also a series of curved windows above the room to help not only the lighting of the room but the acoustics as well.

Pinterest & BP

Hi, guys! So even though this isn't going on Pinterest anymore, I'm stating as such to make things easier on myself. Now, without further a-do, here are the images that I took over Thanksgiving break.
*NOTE* Only one of these is at home. The rest are taken in public spaces because that's what I did over my break.
The first image (top left) was taken at the Starbucks on Versailles where my roommate works. I went there with my family to wait for her to get off and I noticed that it had a very good design in comparison to other Starbucks establishments I've been to. The overall design deals a lot with keeping a mellow tone by applying neutral colors and a combination of artificial and natural lighting. Along with this, scale is somewhat noticeable through the alignment of the products on the shelves. The overall composition gives off the feeling of unity through light, color, and line.
The second image (to the right) was taken in my home of my Christmas tree (featuring me). The most obvious element in this image is light that's coming from the tree. However, along with that you can see color, form, and scale. Technology is also visible through the lighting used in the artificial tree.
The third and final image (bottom left) was taken at Fayette Mall. While there is some lighting, the most prevalent elements include line and texture from the wooden rafters hanging in the ceiling. Color is also noticeable throughout the image with the Christmas decorations and the products being sold. The scale of the room can be seen through the people walking around as well as the sales booths in the middle of the walkways.

Technology in Light & Color

Hi, everyone! So I'm coming to you today with a post reflecting on a few articles that were provided to the class.
After reading the articles, I found that each of them was talking about energy-saving technology, which has been found to be the most popular product of the modern design world. Along with that, when talking about lighting, you can find that based on the type of technology used effects not only the environment, but also the colors in the space. For instance, if a house relies on solar power that means that during the day there'll be more natural light and at night there'll be more artificial light. Along with that, the artificial light may or may not be very bright; it'll all depend on the amount of power given from the light during that day. This would effect the tones of the colors used throughout the space.
 A huge part of design is understanding that our main job is problem solving. We have to access our problems, think of what resources we have to work with, and then think of a new innovative way of fixing it.

Design Solutions

Hey, everyone! Today, I'll be giving a reflection of some videos that I had to watch. The topic I chose to discuss is how technology will change the future.
Technology is large aspect of who we are, not only as designers, but also as human beings. As time goes on, we have to learn and adapt in order to create better things for people to use. For instance, in the videos there were things like space-saving furniture and bathtubs that are functional specifically for the elderly. When it comes to the space saving furniture, I can recall seeing a bed that folds up into the wall in an old movie that's set in the 1940s (Who Framed Roger Rabbit), and I still hear about them all the time. This infers that we're still constantly recreating or improving inventions that already exist, so I think the effect of technology in the future will consist on more improvements or recreations/combinations of things that already exist.

Technology in Scale

Hello, again! This time I'll be talking about how scale and technology have been paired together to reveal certain details about the time periods they're based around.
The main detail I notice about every era is how much they focus on either religion or culture, which in my eyes go hand-in-hand themselves. For instance, in Ancient times the Greeks created temples for their gods and goddesses in order to worship them properly. The scale of these buildings usually depending on the area and how important that god or goddess was to that location, as well as whether it was a god or goddess--their gender effected the types of columns used on the temple, so it's safe to assume that it also effected the size of the temples.
Moving on from that, in the National era cathedrals became a common site in many places. They have a very religious aspect to them considering they're churches. Along with that, though, they also showed what type of people were in those cities. Some of them often created their cities around their cathedrals, which resulted in their cities matching the same style. From this, we can infer that these cathedrals were built at a pretty large scale.
Now in our Modern era, we don't often build anything that relates to religion, and this is simply because times are always changing. However, culture is still found in our buildings and how we can distinguish where a building is located based on it's materials or even shape, as well as the scale of the buildings.

Technology in Time

Hi, guys! Today, I'll be going over how I understand the three time periods that we've discussed throughout the semester--Ancient, National, and Modern.
Each time period used different types of materials that resulted in different technologies. In Ancient times, the biggest factor was to have some sort of stable shelter whether they were staying where they were or moving around a lot. This means they started out with pretty much whatever they could use around them such as sticks, leaves, mud, etc. Soon enough, they made it up to using concrete in places like Greece and Rome. Then we move on to National times, and we find that they have already mastered using basic concrete and have started using more bricks. Some buildings have even started incorporating a little bit of metal and glass. This shows that they've moved on from wanting abasic shelter, but want to improve their every day life. Finally, on to Modern times (which we're currently in), we find ourselves in a period of metal and glass. Bricks and concrete have become an almost rare sighting due to the sudden abundance of metal and glass buildings/structures. Not only that, but we now see different technologies coming in that deal with more than just basic living. We're now trying to find ways to improve our life as well as our planet's life, so we've come up with eco-safe advances that include energy saving, minimal water usage, basic recycling, etc.

Field Visit: Form Exhibit

Hi, everyone! I went to the Form exhibit in the Downtown Arts Center, and I saw some interesting art pieces. Now without further a-do, I'll now discuss what I found.
I didn't really analyze any one piece, but I did enjoy looking at the bent wood pieces towards the front of the room. I thought it was very intriguing how they gave off the impression of movement due to the arrangement of each piece. The natural browns of the wood help with giving the pieces life and separates them from normal "modern" pieces since it still reflects on their natural state. The lighting in the room isn't super bright, but this actually adds to the appeal of the room and gives off a warm lighting. I think if different colors were used, it wouldn't be as successful.
The overall space was a bit crammed since there were so many shelves with art pieces on them, but I guess it makes sense. Aside from that, though, the lighting was basically perfect for the space. There was also a nice little presentation going on in one corner where a video was playing. The room also had a very large window that let in a decent amount of natural light that complimented the artificial lighting instead of clashing with it.

Case Study 4: Light & Color

Hi, guys! I have yet another post to make for today, but this one is actually going to be about my case study building--the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia. The assignment was to build a representation model of our case study buildings and then take pictures of them during different times of day and in different lighting. The main material used on my model is aluminum foil because it made me think of how the High Museum of Art is mainly made up of enameled steel. I also shaped it to have a sharp corner in the back and a rounded front to represent the main element of the building.
The first image (top left) I took was in mid-afternoon outside of my apartment. While there's quite a bit of light, there still really wasn't any light directly reflecting off of the aluminum. Aside from that, though, the lighting gives me an idea of what the High Museum of Art must be like during this time of day.
The second image (top right) I took was in my studio with one row of lights turned off. More light was reflecting off of the aluminum in this image, but that could also be because there are a few windows in there that had light shining through them.
The third image (bottom left) shows the model outside of Funkhouser at about 4:30pm, so the lighting is surprisingly brighter than it was at about noon. More light is reflecting off of the aluminum foil and gives me a better understanding of what the High Museum of Art must be like during this time of day.
The fourth and final image (bottom right) shows the model inside again (meaning more artificial light), but it's actually in a room that has very little light. The room I chose to take this picture in was the Clubhouse at my apartment complex and over in the bar area. I chose this area because there were lights that were pretty much spotlighting the space, and it also made me think of what the model would look like if it were outside during the night time. Of course, a decent amount of light is reflecting off of the aluminum foil.
To end this post, I have a haiku to go along with my model:
As much as you shine,
I still can't understand why
You contain shadows.

Unit 4: Summary

Hello, again! I'm back with another post, but this time it's going to be a reflection on this past unit. I still have a few other posts to make about this unit, but I'm just going to go ahead and post this one.
The main topic of Unit 4 was the combination of light and color and how they work together in a space. When looking at lights by themselves in a white room, a viewer can see that the artificial lighting actually opens up a room. This infers that depending the color of a room decides how open it'll look when lit. For instance, if the room shown in the image to the left were black or navy blue instead of white, it would very small and give the sense of claustrophobia. On the other hand, another color that'd work for opening up a room would probably be yellow.
Thinking more on color, the paint used on the walls of a room isn't the only source of color. This means that the actual contents of the room could (and honestly should) contain colors that complement the space and attract the right kind of light. An example of this is in the image to the right; there's a piece of artwork that has many colors on it. These colors actually complement the room because the walls throughout it are very neutral.

Technology on Campus

Hey, guys! Today, I'm going to be telling you about some technology that's utilized in the campus building I was assigned at the start of the semester, which is the Chemistry/Physics Building. I'll be providing two images: one of the exterior and one of the interior.

Exterior

On the exterior, the main materials used include concrete, metal, and glass. Metal and glass are paired together to create all of the windows and doors throughout the building, while the concrete creates the basic foundation. This gives the building the feeling of being a strong, masculine place; this feeling matches the feeling of the subjects taught within.

Interior 

On the interior, the most prevalent materials used are metal and stone (which includes the tile flooring). Aside from the structure being effected by the used materials, they also give off a very scholastic tone when walking throughout the hallways. A type of technology that's paired with the materials is the use of lighting. There's a combination of natural and artificial lighting since there are windows through certain hallways.

UK Art Museum: Visual Essay

Hello, everyone! Today, I'm going to be posting a visual essay of the UK Art Museum at the Singletary Center. Along with each image, I'll give a brief description of how light and color are used/effected. In all there will be ten images.

Image 1 (top right): The light from above effects the colors of the bibles and makes them appear to be more vibrant and rich. An overall balance and harmony is shown throughout the composition of the image.

Image 2 (top left): Contrast is very prominent in this image because of the white wall in comparison to the black picture frames, as well as the contrast between each image in every frame.
Image 3 (second right): Line is the strongest element within this image as shown by the doors and shelves of the cabinet. Some color and contrast are shown through the jars inside and the shadows in comparison to the barren white color of the paint.
Image 4 (second left): Richness of color and visible contrast are very strong in this image. Texture is also prominent in the wood-grain of the steps leading up to the second floor. The color richness is a result of the lighting.

Image 5 (third right): Lighting and unity are important factors in this image. The lighting is very bright and show that the area behind the art sculpture is very open. Unity is shown through the movement that the art piece gives off.

Image 6 (third left): Line and lighting play a huge part in this image. Line is shown through the arrangement of the walls and the cages filled with random items, and the lights are being shown from above and allow the room to feel very open as well as large. Colors are visible through the items in the cages.
Image 7 (fourth right): This image contains a lot of rich colors. Seeing it in person, the colors appeared to be very dark and intense based on the lighting in the area, so it's nice to see these colors fulfilled within the image.

Image 8 (fourth left): Overall contrast is shown throughout this image, not only with the wall in comparison to the painting, but also within the painting itself. The color choices almost give me the sense of a monochromatic scheme.

Image 9 (bottom right): The main elements of this image are movement and texture. The metal pieces used in the sculpture are arranged in a manner that appears to give off movement while also seeming to have some kind of feeling to it.

Image 10 (bottom left): Line, movement, and contrast are important in this image. The arrangement of the metal of the cages creates a diamond pattern as well as the feeling of movement. Along with that, contrast is shown through light colors of the lighter colors of the contents in the cage in the foreground of the image versus the darker contents of the cage in the background.

Campus Building: Light & Color

Hello, everyone! Today, I went back to the Chemistry/Physics Building to observe and analyze the lighting and how it effects the colors in that space. Below is what I found when going through the building.
A lot of the spaces throughout the building that I viewed were the hallways, and the main thing I noticed about them was that the lighting was very dim in some places and a bit brighter in others. The reason behind this is that there's only artificial light in these spaces. Something that could help brighten the area could be changing the type of the lights being used (such as LED, etc.).
While in most of the hallways there was a problem with the amount of light emitting from the bulbs, the area where the moon "exhibit" stands has the right amount of light. The sources of light in this space are both artificial and natural. The natural light comes from the windows and gives off a general lighting for the room. However, the artificial lighting helps to draw emphasis to the giant metal structure (not shown in the image).
Last but not least, there's a lot of natural light down this one hallway that seems to be a study area for students to go to while waiting for their next class to start. This natural light comes into the space from the long row of floor-to-ceiling windows. This lighting probably helps the students to concentrate on their work while it also improves the aesthetic appeal of the space.

Newman Center, Singletary Center, and School of Art & Visual Studies

Hello again! Here's another post for today, except this one is about lighting in specific places. As you can see in the title of this posts, the spaces I'm talking about are the Newman Center, the Singletary Center, and the School of Art and Visual Studies. The main discussion is meant to include what I thought about the lighting and colors used within these spaces; so without further a-do, I'll go ahead and start.
To the upper left, there's the image I took at the Newman Center. Something I noticed when in this space was that there's a harmonious combination between natural and artificial light. The main colors within this room were found in the furniture with the dark wood colors. When both types of light are being exposed, the wood appears to be very rich in color.
To the right is an image of the theatre in the Singletary Center. Something I really enjoyed about this space was the amount of light exposure from the artificial lights. Since it's a theatre, there isn't any natural light, and the majority of light comes from the stage. However, the lighting for where the audience would be sitting is what really catches my attention. The reason behind this is that the dimness of the light and the red fabric applied to the seats throughout the room makes the whole space feel very regal in a way. Every time I sit in there, I feel like I'm in a very important place and that I'm experiencing something that requires every bit of my attention.
To the bottom, there's an image of a space by the classrooms in the School of Art & Visual Studies (SAVS). The main thing I noticed when walking around in this building, which was that it has a lot of different light fixtures throughout the spaces that apply a specific amount of light. Some of these areas included galleries, so the lights were dimmer in the middle of the room and smaller lights acted as spotlights for each piece of artwork. However, in the main areas throughout the building (as shown in my image) there's a combination of natural and artificial lights, and there are many different types of light fixtures for the artificial lighting. This creates a bright and open area for people to come into and instantly feel welcome. Out of all of the spaces, this one was by far my favorite.

Albers Squares

Hello, everyone! I'm here today to talk about Josef Albers and his artwork that consists of vividly-colored squares.
When looking at Albers' squares, many thoughts flow through my head. One of the main ones deals with the saturation of the colors used; some are very bright and warm while others are very opaque and cool. Going along with that, I also noticed that a popular trend with his work would be the ombre of hues that make the viewer feel very peaceful. This feeling comes from the harmony the resonates from these pieces that Albers creates. Overall, his artwork is very inspiring and each is a projection of emotions as well as colors.
Below is the link to a video that shows the work of Josef Albers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNxu7JqBhYc

Color and How It Changes Throughout the Day

Hello, everyone! Today I have an assignment that deals with the lighting within a room and how it changes throughout the day. Everyone was asked to take three pictures of a space that they go to often, and each picture had to be taken at a different time of day: morning, midday, and evening. The space I chose to capture is the recreational space (The Clubhouse) at my apartment complex. I have gone there many times to complete homework and to generally just hang out.
Below are the images and their descriptions.
To the top left is an image of the Clubhouse in the early hours of the morning while it's still relatively dark outside. As you can see, the main light source at this time are the light fixtures placed throughout the space. The colors look slightly dulled due to the artificial lights mixed with the small amount of natural light coming from the coming sunrise.
To the right is an image of the Clubhouse during midday. Since it's the middle of the day, the room doesn't require as much light from the artificial sources so there's generally more natural light during this time of day. The lighting is usually only turned on in the gym. Also the room looks a bit dim due to it being an overcast day yesterday when I captured these images. However, due to the dimness, the colors are a bit richer.
Finally, to the bottom left is an image of the Clubhouse during the later hours of the evening. Here, the artificial lighting is absolutely required since the sun is down during this time of day. Unlike the early morning image, the colors in the room are very bright and noticeable because there isn't any natural light coming in from outside.

Unit 3: Summary

Hello, everyone! I'm coming to you now with another unit summary since the materials unit is towards the end, and I'll basically just be talking about what I thought of the unit and how I think it effects/helps the world of design.
The use of materials plays an enormous part in Interior Design, and any design for that matter. There's a lot of information that you can get about a space/building/structure when analyzing the materials used; this is how you gain a better understanding of its purpose. The materials used in an area definitely relate back to the application of the elements and principles of design along with scale, as discussed in the past units. I believe that if you are aware of and understand the materials that are being used in a space/building/structure, then you have the ability to understand the purpose and/or symbolism of the area.
Below there are images that illustrate the basics of this unit and annotations that apply what I've learned.
The image shown on the top left is the main interior area of the Gatton Building. The most obvious materials used are wood paneling, metal posts, and glass windows. The overall composition of this space is textured balance and works for the purpose it's made for, which is to be a study area for the students in Gatton.


The image shown on the right is from the church at Berea College. The main materials here are mostly wood-carved panels and stone-work, along with a very colorful stained glass window. Color, light, and contrast are evident in the way that these materials are each applied to the space.


Finally, the image on the bottom left shows one of the study rooms in the William T. Young library. A lot of metal, carpeting, and some wood from the chairs is used throughout the area. Contrast between the colors/textures of these materials brings in a sense of harmony for the students to come and study in.

Materials Sketching

Hi, guys! So this assignment was over basic materials such as metal, concrete, glass, and wood. I went around campus and found/sketched buildings that used a lot of each material.
Below is a scan of my sketches.