My Portfolio Summer 2011

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Design Studios

A COLLECTION OF ANG WEI LI’S THOUGHTS & DESIGNS


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VISUAL ARTS STUDIO T1 - Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design (Post Cards) T2 - Self Identity (Lino & Silk prints) T3 - Wire Scuplture

BASIC DRAWING CLASS T1 - Still Life T2 - Figure Drawing

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION T1 - Typography T2 - Photography

FOUNDATION DESIGN STUDIO T1a - Down into the rabbit hole (Mindmapping) T1b - The MAD tea party (Mini-me) T1c - The party continues (Comic) T2 - The Playground Reborn

Contents


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Ang Wei Li

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1145298 DVMD/FT/1A/55


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VAS Visual Arts Studio Year 1


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T1 - Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design (Post Cards)

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T2 - Self Identity (Lino & Silk prints)

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T3 - Wire Scuplture

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Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced.

- Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy


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Post Card Design

T1 -

Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design

Colour Theories & Application

This exercise helps us to learn more about the various colour theories and how to apply them in our designs.

Johannes Itten Colour Wheel; appreciating primary, secondary, tertiary colours, as well as hues, tones, tints and shades.

From left: Guitar by Pablo Picasso in Complementary colour scheme, In The Car by Roy Lichtenstein in triadic colour scheme with Black & white, Mona Lisa by Leonardo DaVinci in Anagolous colour scheme


Post Card Design

T1 -

Mindmap 1

Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design

Mindmapping

Mindmap 2

Mindmapping is a graphical and textual way to represent ideas and concepts. It is a visual thinking tool that helps to structure information, helping us to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, and jog our creativity to recall and generate new ideas.

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Post Card Design

T1 -

Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design

Sketches


Post Card Design

T1 -

Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design

Final - Postcard 1

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Mashup This artwork shows my love for music: djay-ing and creating mash-ups of songs, even compiling a playlist. So I took a turntable, an instrument that signifies club or dance music, took it apart, and mashed it up just like the music mashups I listen to. The red-orange anagolous colour scheme is applied to give a feeling of excitement to the postcard.


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Post Card Design

T1 -

Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design

Final - Postcard 2

Stress I see stress as tension, strain, pressure, hence the frayed, breaking rope, hanging by a thread. The clenched teeth, visible veins represent human reaction to stress. Using green and red complementary colours, I tried to bring out the feelings of tension in this artwork.


Post Card Design

T1 -

Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design

Final - Postcard 3

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Designer As a designer I feel that the most common tools I use are pencils, ruler, and a camera. This postcard simulates the use of rulers and pencils by a designer, hence the Black & white colour scheme and striaght lines. The use of a camera is also shown here through the effect of different camera lenses: Macro, telephoto and fisheye respectively. Notice that there are no numbers on the ruler. This is because we use the scale to measure, and not the numbers.


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Post Card Design

T1 -

Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design

Final - Postcard 4

Barcode Rainbow Barcodes are random and unique, so am I. This barcode was generated randomly by hand, and painted in full colour. Full colour is applied to show that my vision of life is that it is very colourful. It should not be restricted to a few colours, shades, or tints.


Post Card Design

T1 -

Colour Theory, Principles and Elements of Art & Design

Finals

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Linoprinting

T2 -

Self Identity (Lino & Silk Prints)

Intro & Sketch

Linoprinting

Theme: I Think Therefore I Am This exercise helps us understand relief printing and how it can be used to create multiple images. This exercise requires us to sketch self-portraits, then compose an image from it, based on a choosen phrase from literature or philosophical texts.


Linoprinting

T2 -

Self Identity (Lino & Silk Prints)

Linoblock

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Craft & Consequence The pattern was cut out from the linoblock, and used for printing on rice paper. The pattern had to be mirrored for printing.


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Linoprinting

T2 -

Self Identity (Lino & Silk Prints)

Final - Linoprint

Craft & Consequence The pattern was cut out from the linoblock, and used for printing on rice paper. The pattern had to be mirrored for printing.


Linoprinting

T2 -

Self Identity (Lino & Silk Prints)

CRAFT & CONSEQUENCE

Final Process

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Silkscreen

T2 -

Self Identity (Lino & Silk Prints)

Intro & Sketch

Silkscreen Printing Theme: Our Layered Friendship

This exercise helps students understand relief printing and how it can be used to create multiple images. This exercise requires students to sketch self-portraits, then compose an image from it, based on a choosen phrase from literature or philosophical texts.


Silkscreen

T2 -

Self Identity (Lino & Silk Prints)

Intepretation

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1st Intepretation The first intepretation was for the colours of the print. The idea is to give a balanced warm and cold feeling to the print. Thus, complimentary colours were used to achieve this objective.


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Silkscreen

T2 -

Self Identity (Lino & Silk Prints)

Intepretation

2nd Intepretation The second intepretation added more graphics to the print, for example, a snake that means rebirth, a gear to symbolise efficiency, and a signature moustache.


Silkscreen

T2 -

Self Identity (Lino & Silk Prints)

Final Print

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Final Print The final print had modified colours to bring out the shapes of the graphics and contours of the face better. 2 prints were made on paper, and one print was made on a white shirt. The photo on the left is an example of the print on paper.


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Wire Sculpture

T3 - Wire Sculpture

Sketches

Sketches of the Owl-Snake The exercise was to create a 3D model of a fantasy creature that the student would want to be. This helps students to understand the basics of wire object making process. On the left are sketches of the proposed owl-snake idea.


Wire Sculpture

T3 - Wire Sculpture

Wire Frame

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Wire Framing Using techniques and skills learned during the exercise, as well as research on the anatomy of owls and snakes, the owl-snake (named Hebirou) was formed from varying gauges of wire. The next step is to create skinning for the sculpture. Looking back at the anatomy of the owl and snake, 3 types of material can be used for the skinning: 1. Cotton wool for the owl’s body 2. Wire mesh for the snake’s scales 3. Thin wire to wrap around the wire mesh.


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Wire Sculpture

T3 - Wire Sculpture

Story - Origins

The Story of Hebirou Hebirou (Snake Coming in Japanese - a good omen) was created by scientists to save the world during a nuclear holocaust. Its aim was to achieve world peace by removing all bad memories that man had, giving them a chance to start anew. After being injured in a nuclear strike, Hebirou gained mysterious powers which enabled it to heal nature, and bring the dead back to life.


Wire Sculpture

T3 - Wire Sculpture

Top: Full wire frame of Hebirou with skinning

Top: Owl head with skinning

Bottom: Left Wing with skinning

Bottom: Skinning of the mechanical snake tail

Final Sculpture

Top: Upper body of Hebirou

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BDC Foundation Design Studio Year 1


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T1 - Still Life

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T2 - Figure Drawing

Disciples be damned. It's not interesting. It's only the masters that matter. Those who create.

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- Pablo Picasso


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Drawing

T1 -

Still Life

Final Drawing

Still Life

“The Kitchen Party” Charcoal on Paper


Drawing

T2 -

Figure Drawing

Final Drawing

Figure Drawing “Man on Back”

Charcoal on Paper

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GC Graphic Communication Year 1


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T1 - Typography

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T2 - Photography

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Great design is making something memorable and meaningful.

- Dieter Rams


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Poster Design

T1 -

Typography

Final Poster

Concert Poster Typography is a major component of visual communication. In this exercise, students are required to promote their imaginary persona in an event with the use of good typography. The poster on the left explores the use of glowing text and font sizes to bring attention to the text elements.


Corporate Identity

T1 -

Typography

Final - Namecard

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1 of 3: Namecard This exercise requires students to create their own corporate identity through a logotype, and applying typography to express the profession with 3 sets of items. Top: Front of Namecard for Maltstick Design Studios Bottom: Back of namecard with details.


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Corporate Identity

T1 -

Typography

Final Complimentary Slip

2 of 3: Complimentary Slip Left: Complimentary slip, complete with a friendly ‘With Compliments’ Greeting.


Corporate Identity

T1 -

Typography

Final - Letterhead

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3 of 3: Letterhead Left: Letterhead design. The letterhead is designed to be unobstructive and clean, so that the contents of the letter can be read easily.


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Photography

T2 -

Photography

Final - Photo 1

Our Progress (HDR Night Shot) Progress - the idea that the world can increasingly become better. This photo shows night construction in progress, as well as cars speeding along the highway to their destination, helping to tell the story of progress in Singapore.


Photography

T2 -

Photography

Final - Photo 2

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Reminiscence of the Past (Nostalgia) The young generation and the railway both share something in common adventurous. A trip down the railway brings us into a world that existed during the times of our grandparents. This photo shows a young teenager sitting on the tracks, trying to imagine what the railway looked like in those days, and how riding on the train would be like.


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FDS Foundation Design Studio Year 1


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T1a - Down into the Rabbit hole (Mindmapping)

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T1b - The MAD Tea party (Mini-me)

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T1c - The party continues (Comic)

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T2 - The Playground Reborn

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People ignore design that ignores people.

- Frank Chimero


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Mindmap

T1a -

Down into the Rabbit hole (Mindmap)

Ideation

Mindmapping

“Youths today have no sense of self” Mindmapping is a very effective way to generate ideas about a particular topic. In this exercise, the mindmap touches on the topic of ‘sense’ of self. The photo on the left is the mindmap created.


Collage

T1a -

Down into the Rabbit hole (Mindmap)

Ideation

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Collage

“Youths today have no sense of self� To make the mindmap more effective, a collage is usually created from the mindmap. This helps to build up visual vocabulary about the subject, and generate ideas for the subject.


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Mini-me

T1b -

The MAD Tea Party (Mini-me)

Sketches for Mini-me (paper model)

Sketches - Ideation


Mini-me

T1b -

The MAD Tea Party (Mini-me)

Final Model: Captain Dream, a half-robot half-humanoid

Final Mini-me

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Comic

T1c -

The party continues (Comic)

Sketches for the comic.

Sketches - Ideation


Comic

T1c -

The party continues (Comic)

Final Comic

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Final Comic The final comic tells the story of Captain Dream in an exciting and engaging manner. The comic was designed to be explosive, hence the strong and bright colours. Research and reference to modern western comic styles helped to develop this comic.


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Playground

T2 - The Playground Reborn

Sketches - Ideation

The Playground Reborn. A playground is for people, young and old, to play in, to relax in, or just to have a walk in. “Play is about more than just ‘Letting off steam’, it can be quiet and contemplative, as well as active and boisterous. ” (Play England, 2008) To create a playground that is relevant, educational, and pleasing to Singaporeans, the structure of a tree is used as inspiration for the design. Left: Sketch of a tree.

The Sketch model With the structure of the tree, a playspace has to be created. How can a tree be a playground? Looking at the structure of the tree, there are 4 prominent parts: 1. Roots 2. Canopy (leaves) 3. Trunk 4. Branches Right: 1st sketch model of playground


Playground

T2 -

The Playground Reborn

From top, clockwise: 1. Human’s view of the structure 2. View of one of the branches 3. View of the entire structure Scheme Model Constructed on a scale of 1:100 with White Tech Board (2mm)

Photos

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Playground

T2 - The Playground Reborn

Sketches - Ideation

More Layers. With more research, it was decided that more layers are to be added to the design. This came in the form of interlinked branches that form mini-canopies, allowing users to climb onto them like a real tree. With the implementation of more layers, more ‘roots’, structures that go above ground and underground were added to add more usable structures. Left: Sketch of the tree-inspired playground design.

The White Tree is Born With more refinements, the final form of the structure was decided upon. Additions include two deep root-structures that would reach to the opposite end of the playground, enabling people to go underground and emerge from another part of the playground easily. Right: Sketch of the form and functions of the structure.


Playground

T2 -

The Playground Reborn

Photos

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From top, clockwise: 1. View of the entire structure 2. View of the branches 3. Logotype for the Playground Scheme Model Constructed on a scale of 1:100 with White Tech Board (2mm)

THE WHITE TREE


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Playground

T2 - The Playground Reborn

Concept Board


Playground

T2 -

The Playground Reborn

The Design Process Concept Board (DPCB) Detailing the concept and design process of the playground, the DPCB was made to be clean and easy to read. It makes use of grids to allow for a pleasant experience when reading the board, and also to make the board more organised. Left: The DPCB with visible grid lines. Original printed in A2 size, mounted on 5mm foam board.

Concept Board

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Playground

T2 - The Playground Reborn

THE WHITE TREE

Final Design


Playground

T2 -

The Playground Reborn

Final Design

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