Allison Schmitz Visible Systems Fall 2013
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Letterform Mastery of the pen tool and increasing knowledge of letterforms resulted from this exercise in tracing letterforms. Scrutinization of the type hightened knowledge and awareness of the relationships that type has with eachother and other elemnts.
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Icons
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Icons Using the pre-existing languae and style of the AIGA icons, these communicate ideas and actions that pertain to situations encountered in Old Library which houses both Graphic Design and Photography studio space. (Top L-R: Caution, Lockers, Place Beverages Here; Bottom L-R: Keycard Access, Photography)
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Icons This system of icons was created with some of the same tasks in mind as the AIGA style of icons for use in Old Library. However, the AIGA visual language was abandoned and a new style was established for the set to pertain to. (Top L-R: Glue, Keycard Access, Place Beverages Here; Bottom L-R: Lockers Photography)
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Final AIGA System Letterform
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Final AIGA System Letterform
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Figure Ground Using the AIGA set of icons, abstract patterns were created by use of figure ground reversal. Abstracting the original intent of the icon to create equal positive and negative space required attention to detail and understanding of spacial interaction and relationships.
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Bookplate Implimeting the figure ground reversal patterning that was derived from the AIGA icon set, bookplates are formed to carry out the task of identifiying one’s books.
EX LIBRIS ALLISON SCHMITZ
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EX LIBRIS ALLISON SCHMITZ
EX LIBRIS ALLISON SCHMITZ
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Map Mapping Kingston, NY presented visual problems that needed to be solved in a manor that was easily understandable and also maintain intuitive interaction. This map of visual and performing arts establishments would hypothetically be placed at each location on the map and include a monthly schedule of events and happenings. This map would encourage art enthusiasts in Kingston to explore other sites and attend events affiliated with them. View details of map here.
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There ‘s more!
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November Events
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the arts in
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Art Soceity of Kingston Thursdays 6:00 pm : Figure Drawing Tuesdays 6:00 pm : Swing Dance Classe s 11/19 5:30 pm : Writer’s Circle R&F Handmade Paints Inc. 11/05 5:00 pm -7:00 pm : First Satur day Reception 11/16 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm : Encaustic Mini ($65) 11/23 11:00am - 4:00 pm : Pigment Stick Mixed Media Lab ($65) A.I.R. Studio Galler y 11/23 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm : 50th Anniversary of JFK’s Assination: Open mic evening of music, poetry Coach House Players “They’re Playing Our Song” by N. Simon, C. Sager, and M. Hamlisch 11/15 7:30 pm 11/16 7:30 pm 11/17 2:00 pm 11/22 7:30 pm 11/23 7:30 pm 11/24 2:00 pm
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Art Society of Kingston 97 Broadway
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Catskill Ballet Theatre 791 Broadway
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R&F Handmade Paints Inc. 84 10 Broeck Ave
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Coach House Players 12 Augusta St
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Seven 21 Gallery on Broadway 721 Broadway
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Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway
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Little Shop of Horses LLC 37 N Front St
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Donskoj & Co 101 Abel St
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A.I.R. Studio Gallery 71 Oneil St, Kingston
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The Anchor 744 Broadway
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BSP Lounge 323 Wall Street
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Ulster County Performing Arts Center 10/16-11/20 9:00 am - 5:00 pm :Skyfest, Astronomy and the Arts The Anchor 11/22 8:00 pm : Raquel Vidal and the Monday Men BSP Lounge 11/01 8:30 pm : Woodsman, Monogold, Shana Falana 11/02 9:00 pm : War on Wall Street MMA Event 11/05 9:00 pm : Futur e Islands, Air Waves 11/07 8:00 pm : Coterminous Collective .07 11/08 9:00 pm : The Funk Ark and Cold Flavor Repair 11/09 8:00 pm : Queerstock, Masquerade Ball 11/10 8:00 pm : Surmiser , Spreaders, Galanos 11/14 9:30 pm : New Zion Trio 11/15 9:00 pm : Saint Rich, Celestial Shore, Les Bicyclettes Blanches 11/17 6:30 pm : After Huors, Nautilus, Breathtaker, Meridian, Recycled Earth 11/18 9:00 pm : Psychic Illis 11/22 9:00 pm : Dead Unicorn, Tigeriss 11/29 9:00 pm : The Felice Brothers
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the arts in
KINGSTON, NY
Visual Arts Art Society of kingston (Gallery and Center for the Arts) 97 Broadway, Kingston
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R&F Handmade Paints Inc (Gallery and paint factory) 84 10 Broeck Ave, Kingston
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Seven 21 Gallery on Broadway (Media Center) 721 Broadway, Kingston
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Little Shop of Horses LLC (gallery) 37 N Front St, Kingston
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Catskill Ballet Theatre 791 Broadway, Kingston
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The Anchor (msuic venue and resturant) 744 Broadway, Kingston
Donskoj & Co (Gallery, Glass products) 101 Abel St, Kingston
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Coach HOuse Players (Theatre) 12 Augusta St, Kingston
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danceCOLLECTIVE/ BSP Lounge ( music venue) 323 Wall Street, Kingston
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Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston
Airstudogallery.com (Gallery, activity center) 71 Oneil St, Kingston
One Mile Gallery (Gallery) (historic kingston, rondout) 475 Abeel St, Kingston
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Art Soceity of Kingston Thursdays 6:00 pm : Figure Drawing Tuesdays 6:00 pm : Swing Dance Classes 11/19 5:30 pm : Writer’s Circle R&F Handmade Paints Inc. 11/05 5:00 pm -7:00 pm : First Saturday Reception 11/16 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm : Encaustic Mini ($65) 11/23 11:00am - 4:00 pm : Pigment Stick Mixed Media Lab ($65) A.I.R. Studio Gallery 11/23 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm : 50th Anniversary of JFK’s Assination: Open mic evening of music, poetry Coach House Players “They’re Playing Our Song” by N. Simon, C. Sager, and M. Hamlisch 11/15 7:30 pm 11/16 7:30 pm 11/17 2:00 pm 11/22 7:30 pm 11/23 7:30 pm 11/24 2:00 pm
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Ulster County Performing Arts Center 10/16-11/20 9:00 am - 5:00 pm :Skyfest, Astronomy and the Arts The Anchor 11/22 8:00 pm : Raquel Vidal and the Monday Men BSP Lounge 11/01 8:30 pm 11/02 9:00 pm 11/05 9:00 pm 11/07 8:00 pm 11/08 9:00 pm 11/09 8:00 pm 11/10 8:00 pm 11/14 9:30 pm 11/15 9:00 pm
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11/17 6:30 pm : 11/18 9:00 pm : 11/22 9:00 pm : 11/29 9:00 pm :
Woodsman, Monogold, Shana Falana War on Wall Street MMA Event Future Islands, Air Waves Coterminous Collective .07 The Funk Ark and Cold Flavor Repair Queerstock, Masquerade Ball Surmiser, Spreaders, Galanos New Zion Trio Saint Rich, Celestial Shore, Les Bicyclettes Blanches After Huors, Nautilus, Breathtaker, Meridian, Recycled Earth Psychic Illis Dead Unicorn, Tigeriss The Felice Brothers
November Events
Allison Schmitz Visible Systems Fall 2013
the arts in
KINGSTON
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Informatoin Graphic
10.1%
4.9%
This is a visual representation of data that would otherwise be more complicated to understand. This poster would hypothetically be hung in a bike shop, cafe, or other location where people have potential waiting time. During this time viewers would have the opportunity to stop and look closer, being informed about bicyclist trends in the United States and view bicycling in a positive light.
48.1% 13.9%
Recreation
Paved Roads (Not on Shoulder) 28.3%
Exercise
Sidewalks
C o m m ut i ng
13.6%
Bike Paths/Trails
Personal Errands
5.2%
To Visit Friend/Relative
Bicycle Lanes on Roads Shoulders of Paved Roads
19.2%
7.3%
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Reasons for Bicycling
Most Common Facilites Used By Bicyclists
BICYCLING IN THE
UNITED STATES
View details of infographic here.
Growth of Bicycle Commuting (total percent increase, 1999-2011) Boston, MA
Minneapolis, MN Austin, TX
New Orleans, LA
Anchorage, Ak
108%
258%
142%
315%
Denver, CO
183%
157%
443%
154%
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Portland, OR Washington, DC Sanfrancisco, CA
Lexington Fayette County, KY Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Allison Schmitz
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All data courtsey of bikeleage.org and bicyclinginfo.org
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Bicy cle Lanes on R oads
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To Visit F riend/Relativ e
Shoulders of Paved R oads
Personal Errand s
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Commuting Side walks
Exercise Paved R oads (Not on Shoulder)
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Growth of Bicy cle Commuting (Total % Incr ease 1999-2 011)
443%
Portland, OR
435%
Lexington Fay ette County , KY
315%
Washington, DC
258%
Sanfrancisco, CA
210%
Philadelphia, PA
183%
Denver, CO
157%
Anch orage, Ak
154%
New Or leans, LA
142%
Austin, TX
108%
Minneapolis, MN Boston, MA
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CYCLING
4.9%
IN THE
U.S.
10.1%
48.1% 13.9%
Re creation Ex ercise
Paved R oads (Not on Shoulder) 28.3%
Side walks
Commutin g
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Bike Paths/T rail s
Personal E rr ands
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To Visit Fr iend/R elativ e 19.2 %
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Re asons fo r Cy clin g
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Bicy cle Lanes on R oad s Shoulders of P aved R oads
Most Common Facilites Used By Bicy clists
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