PD 360
Design Portfolio of Jacob Bogitsh
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNDERSTANDING THE PORTFOLIO Assignment/ Purpose of Project : Creating an Effective Portfolio
Urban Design Analysis: Prospect Park Seeing Graphically Imaging Vector Map
Kings County Census Data The Art of Illustration: Abott Hall Order and Line Spacing Metro Rail System Map
This Design Portfolio was our final project for my Planning and Development (PD.) 360 studio workshop class. This class was taken in the spring of 2010, over a 15 week period at the University of Buffalo: The State University of New York. Contained inside is an accumulation of some of the projects and assignments I completed throughout the semester. Through the use of various Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign I was able to manipulate images, create vector maps and efficiently organize data in order to communicate effectively and competently. Additionally, there are two pieces from my PD. 312 class (Design of Cities) which I took the previous semester in the Fall of 2009. “Urban Design Analysis: Prospect Park” and “Kings County Census Data” were two parts of the same semester long project from that class. Within the project, we were instructed to analyze our hometown through a planning perspective.
UrbanDesignAnalysis:ProspectPark
UrbanDesignAnalysis:ProspectPark
Assignment/ Purpose of Project : To analyze our hometown’s principle public space.
This Design Analysis of Prospect Park (located in Brooklyn, NY) was intended to educate the young planner to think critically and efficiently about design perspectives. Using an excerpt from Kevin Lynch (taken from our PD. 312 class reader) we were instructed to analyze the 5 key elements of a city’s form and apply it to the principle public space in our hometown. After completing this assignment I can successfully define and identify these 5 elements and apply them to the different characteristics of a city. Source: Prospect Park Alliance: Official Website of Prospect Park. http://www.Prospectpark.org
According to the system of elements described by Kevin Lynch in his book The Image of the City (which is briefly summarized in the PD. 312 Reader, 438), there are 5 elements that underlie a city’s form. These include Paths, Edges, Districts, Nodes and Landmarks. Each of these characteristics adds to what Lynch describes as the “imageability” of the city. He argues that these group images are necessary for an individual to operate successfully in his environment and to cooperate with his fellows (439). One of the more principle public spaces in Brooklyn, NY that represent those key elements is Prospect Park. Paths are described by Lynch as “the channels along which the observer customarily, occasionally, or potentially moves” (439). Incorporated inside the park is a network of paths that allow pedestrian traffic flow to occur. In addition to the internal paths, Flatbush Ave. as well as Washington Ave. passes directly through the park’s north western end and Parkside Ave. passes through the southern end. This allows automobiles to directly cut through the park, instead of driving around. Some of the major streets that add to the path work “imageability”surround the park. These include Prospect Park West on the west side, Prospect Park Southwest on the south western side, Caton Ave. on the southern side, and Ocean Ave. on the eastern side and Eastern Parkway on the northern side(Prospect Park Alliance/About). “Edges are the linear elements not used or considered as paths by the observer: they are usually, but not quite always, the boundaries between two kinds of areas” (Lynch 441). A large fence surrounds the 585 acre park (Prospect Park Alliance/history), which distinguishes its boundaries. Residential buildings
are located across the street from the park, further determining its edges. Furthermore, since the public space is a park, there is a concentration of green space. Once the green space is discontinued tangent to the fence, the individual is aware of the park’s edge limitations. Although Prospect Park is not technically considered a district to locals, it does fit the description Lynch provides. He calls a district “the relatively large city areas which the observer can mentally go inside of, and which have common character. They can be recognized internally, and occasionally can be used as external reference as a person goes by or toward them” (442). Prospect Park is certainly a relatively large area that the observer can mentally go inside of. As stated in the preceding paragraph, the park is filled with common green space. It is also characterized by many common baseball fields scattered throughout its limits (Prospect Park Alliance/homepage). Lastly, any observer walking or driving outside of the park can easily reference when passing toward or by it. Lynch defines a node as “the strategic foci into which the observer can enter, typically either junctions of paths, or concentrations of some characteristic” (444). There are 6 primary nodes located around the park. The principle node of these 6 is Grand Army Plaza, located in the northern section, followed by Park Circle in the southern section. Grand Army Plaza is a concentration of paths consisting of Flatbush Ave., Union Street, Plaza Street West, and Eastern Parkway (Prospect Park Alliance/visit the park). With Grand Army Plaza being the main focus of intense concentration, each of the 6 nodes have strategic foci (4 are on each corner) around the park where the observer can enter.
The last element Lynch refers to are landmarks. He describes them as “the point references considered to be external to the observer, are simple physical elements which may vary widely in scale” (445). He also mentions that they are usually used as references of location used in conjunction with directions. For any local Brooklynite, Prospect Park is most certainly a landmark. When visiting the borough, you cannot help but notice a massive park confined within a system of grid networks. This supports Lynch’s argument that landmarks are considered more significant, if they have a clear form and if they contrast with their background (445). An enclosed green space certainly contrasts the surrounding background of houses and shops, especially when they are uniform as is with a grid fashion. Using Kevin Lynch’s elements that underlie a city’s form, we have identified Prospect Park as having paths, edges, a plausible district, nodes, as well as being a landmark. These 5 elements depict the “imageability” of any structure within a city. Based on the “imageability” of Prospect Park, it is possibly and probably one of the more prominent public places within Brooklyn, NY.
Seeinggraphically:Imaging
Seeing Graphically: Imaging
Assignment/ Purpose of Project : To Convey Meaning Through Imagery
For this assignment, we were instructed to portray the meaning of a list of words only by using images. The word for this picture was “Direction.” In order to obtain this effect, I copied the layer then put a posterizing filter over the image. Next, I clone stamped with “Rose Garden” and “polygon magnetic tool.” To put emphasis on the arrow I made the arrow brighter, more saturated, smoother and added a “glowing edges filter.” Lastly, I made the entire picture black and white except for the fluorescent arrow.
In order to portray “Wealth” I made the entire picture black and white, except for the main focus, which is the house. Next I used a “Glaussen Blur” to further add attention to the building. Lastly, I used a history tool brush and carefully went over the house to return it to its original state. After manipulating this image I became more familiar with the Photoshop blur tools.
The word displayed her is “Signage.” Again, I created emphasis by making the entire picture black and white. I then brought the signs to their original color and added a “Glaussen Blur” to attract attention. One of the key elements of this picture is the “No Standing” part of the signs.
This last picture depicts “Unity.” They most notable part of this image, is the vertical alignment of the benches. The absence of diversity among them, indicates their unity. To obtain this effect I used a black and white filter. Next, I adjusted the brightness of the white in the snow and the green in the benches and adjusted the saturation of the green.
Seeinggraphically:vectormap
kings county census data
Assignment/ Purpose of Project : Communicating Effectively Through Cartography.
Assignment/ Purpose of Project : Charting Demographics of Counties
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St Johnsburg
La Salle
Beach Ridge
78
Sandy Beach
78 990
Lockport Expy 990
190
Tonawanda
Grandyle Village
Youn
Deleware Park Marcy Casino
Amherst
Main St Williamsville
M Buff. State College
Kensington Expy 90
NY State Thruway
Fort Erie
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Woodstram Farms
UB North
Transit Rd
North Tonawanda
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Buffalo
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Lake Erie
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West Seneca
Lackawanna
Gardenville
400 East Seneca 90
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Windom
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Blasdell 2 mi 2 Km
Cheektowaga
Transit Rd
Buffalo Outer Harbor
Greater Buffalo International Airport
This vector map was part of a series of three maps that informed the location of the Deleware Park Marcy Casino (my assigned location). Each map was to show a different view: a local, regional, and national. The intention was to teach us how to show maps of different perspectives. This is the regional view that displays the surrounding neighborhoods and areas. In order to create this map I used the Adobe Illustrator pen tool. A blank layer was layed on top of a digital map and then using the pen tool I traced the major components of the area and the major arterial pathways
Population Total and Number of Households for Kings County, NY: 19002000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0
1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000
Population 1,166 1,634 2,018 2,560 2,698 2,738 2,627 2,602 2,230 2,300 2,465 Households 113,9 147,6 173,8 354,9 762,5 814,1 830,1 855,8 870,9 828,1 880,7
These charts were taken from my PD 312 final project. It demonstrates the population total and number of households for Kings County, NY from 1900-2000. The data used in this chart was taken from a collection of U.S. Census Data books found in the Lockwood Library on campus. All the data was compiled into excel and then charted. After completing this assignment, I was better familiarized with the census data , how to review it and how to create visually effective graphs.
National Median Income and Kings County Median Income (USD):19002000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
Kings County Median 20,938 22,822 23,604 19,972 25,684 33,543 Income National Median Income
19,298 22,210 30,160 33,374 35,225 42,148
Charted here is the national median income and Kings County median income from 1950-2000. Again, census data was collected, analyzed then placed into a chart. The chart shows that the Kings County median income was once higher than the nation’s in 1950, however in recent years it’s only beginning to rise to equality.
TheArtofIllustration:AbottHall
TheArtofIllustration:AbottHall
Assignment/ Purpose of Project : Drawing Efficiently to Show Current and Proposed Conditions
This is Abott Hall on the University’s South Campus. Formerly known as Lockwood Library, it is now home to the Health and Science Library and is one of the more prominent buildings on campus. I chose this building to illustrate, because it is the first thing you see when you enter the main entrance to campus. I thought it was beautifully architected with its large cascading stairs. Lastly, I thought it would be a challenging yet rewarding building to illustrate.
This is the finished, fully rendered illustration of Abott Hall . The total time to complete this assignment was around 55 hours. A series of different weighted pencils were used in addition to a straight edge, blending stick, erasers, and brushes. The point of this illustration was to portray an image through mechanical drawing. Efficient drawing skills are valuable to communicate current and proposed conditions when constructing a master plan.
OrderandLineSpacing
Metro RAil system map
Assignment/ Purpose of Project : Using Line Heirarchy and Spacing Effeciently
Assignment/ Purpose of Project : Designing a Brochure for the NFTA
By JACOB BOGITSH Feb. 8, 2010
We wanted to know what makes
Buffalo so great. In order to find out, we interviewed with a native Buffalonian, Austin Ihle, a Senior Accounting major at the University at Buffalo: The State University of New York.
Q: Where do you live? A: Clarence Center, NY. It’s a suburb about 35 minutes outside of downtown Buffalo.
Q: What is your favorite activity to do in Buffalo? A: Going to Sabres games! I love hockey, it’s one of my favorite sports. I like the atmosphere in HSBC Arena, especially if the Sabres make the playoffs. The thing i love most about going to the games is cheering with other Sabres fans. Q: What is your favorite characteristic about Buffalo? A: I really love the food here, it’s so original and I don’t think you can get it anywhere else in the world. Theres something unique about a plate of Buffalo Chicken Wings from Duffs. I’ve been to a couple of cities and I find that I love the food more and more each time I come home. I also really love how the whole city comes together for their sports teams, even if they aren’t doing that well.
cities, I’ve noticed there is a certain pride associated with being from Buffalo. Do you agree? How so? A: Absolutely, I definitely agree. Since it’s a smaller city, I think it’s easier to have a pride for the same thing. We all experience the same events day in and day out so it just makes sense to come together for the same purpose. Q: Do you enjoy the summer months more or the winter months? Why? A: Summer, I like to go to the beach a lot and jet ski. Since I’m on the UB Volleyball Team, I really enjoy playing beach volleyball at Mickey Rats. Q: What do you like least about the city? A: How long the winter is. It’s too cold for too long. Like I said, I really love the beach, so I look forward to that time of year when it begins to warm up. The cold months definitely cut into my summer time and playing volleyball on the beach. haha.
Q: In your opinion, do you think Buffalo, NY is one of the better cities to live in? Why? Why not? A: Although every city has it’s pros and cons, I honestly think Buffalo is a great city to live in. I am aware of the flack that Buffalo has taken these past couple of years because it has become a depressed city and we do have some poverty issues. I just believe Buffalo has a lot to offer. We have an abundance of culture and history here. Deleware Park is one of the most beautiful public parks I’ve come across. I just think you need to give Buffalo a chance.
Existing Line Proposed Line Local Stop Transfer Stop/Point
Hyde Park Niagara Falls
P+R
Niagara Falls
Potential Park and Ride
P+R
Niagara Falls International Airport
Airport
P+R
Niagara Falls Int’l. Airport St. Johnsburg
P+R
Nashville
Ellicott Creek County Park
Martinsville
Delaware Ave.
Q: Have you always lived in Buffalo? A: Yes, I have a lot of family that originally came from Pheonix, Arizona, but I’ve grown up in Buffalo my entire life. I have travelled to Pheonix before and I love it there. It has a lot of character and interesting things to do. In fact, my father is thinking of moving back there.
Q: Speaking of team unity, compared to other
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BUFFALO AN “ALL AMERICA CITY”
This assignment was an interview with a friend of mine who lives in Buffalo, NY. We were instructed to find out what life is like living there. The color coordination of Austin Ihle’s name to his responses better enhances the reader’s ability to recognize the dynamic between question and answer. By using Adobe InDesign and different hierarchies of text, color, size, and format the interview is well defined, legible, and organized effectively. Additionally, spacing and alignment were critical parts of making this interview neat and discernible. After this assignment, I learned how to effectively and efficiently display information.
University at Buffalo North Campus
N. Forest Road
P+R
Green Acres Valley
Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital
P+R Boulevard Mall
University LeSalle Amherst St. HumboldtDela Van- Hospital Canesius College Utica
Buffalo
University at Buffalo North . Campus t nS
Main St.
Sheridan drive
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Univeristy at Buffalo South Campus
Williamsville
Greater Buffalo International Airport
Greater Buffalo Int’l. Airport
Scheu Park Person
P+R
P+R
Dick Rd. Union Wallden Galleria
P+R
Thruway Mall Walden Village Emerson Park Central Terminal I-190
Downtown Inset Summer Best Theater
Lake Erie
Allen/Medical Campus
Fountain Plaza Lafayette Sq. Church
Fillmore/ Howard
Michigan Jefferson
Senaca 2 mi 2 km
Erie Canal Harbor Special Events
Emslie Ellicot Metro Trans. Ctr.
Bennett Park
This map was taken from a Brochure I created that proposed three “new” train lines to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA.) Currently there is only a Main Street line, but there is an airline corridor being discussed. This is the main metro rail system map, displaying all four of the train lines. One extends out to Niagara Falls and connects to the other lines. Adobe Illustrator was used to create the map and proposed train lines. After completing this project, I was taught to think critically about transportation planning. Gathering information from neighborhoods, train systems, and available properties allowed me to design a plausible train system.
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