volume i first semester, 2016 S T E L L A
P A N G I L I N A N
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How well we communicate is determined not by how well we say things, but how well we are understood. –Andrew Grove
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table of contents A N T H R O P O L O G Y A R T
C U L T U R E
C O M P R E H E N S I V E F O R M
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L A B
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I M A G E
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S T U D I O
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A N D
D E S I G N
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anthropology The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.
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-Albert Einstein
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In class, we are encouraged to try and look at different tendencies of life in a deeper way with the goal of developing a better understanding of the human condition. In the same way, this act of looking at things beyond the surface should encourage us as designers to see and perceive life differently. This, in turn, would help us to come up with more innovative ideas. S
We were instructed to create a series of videos for our anthropology class regarding any topic of our choice. In order to create cohesive videos, it was essential for us to select clips that resonated with our ideas.
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Most of our classes were comprised of lectures delivered in Spanish and we discussed topics of time, death, happiness and our emotions. The most important thing that this class taught me apart from its core content was the essence of paying attention to things with the most careful detail. When we pay attention to details in our lives, that is when we start asking the right questions. When we start paying attention to details in our environment, we become more discerning individuals. We become more self-reflective and more empathetic and we become more aware and less dissmisive of our feelings, beliefs and emotions. This will help me become a better student, a better individual and even a better designer. A big reason to why Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus was because he wanted to transform an everyday consumer into a more selfless human being. Walter Gropius did not just think of his vision out of the blue with a pen and a paper. It is clear that Gropius determined his function before his form, that his function would respect the human condition, therefore making his impact in the industry more substantial than others.
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art culture History has remembered the kings and warriors, because they destroyed. Art has remembered the people, because they created.
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-William Morris
Constructivism. the art movement i cannot seem to escape
This semester, we were instructed to study the book of Will Gompertz entitled as "What are you looking at?" and it talked about the modern art movement of the 20th century. Although I am a big fan of the Impressionists, the Fauvists and Picasso, the more I look at the work that I have created or the the kind of inspiration I expose myself to, I realize that I am subconsciously drawn to Suprematist and Constructivist works. Suprematism or Constructivism is a form of art that is pure abstraction, usually consisting of single or scattered geometric shapes. It was influenced particularly by Cubo-Futurists. I love their philosophy of deconstruction and Malevich's blatant reduction of “everything to nothing�. It reminds me of a deconstructed version of a Kandinsky painting.
The movement has received
criticism for its technical approaches, but their visual appeal, use of space and their selection of color make up for their lack of classical techniques, whatever they may be.
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tired but definitely inspired artists and movements i love and am inspired by
Minimalism was an art movement that centralized in the United States. One of its pioneering artists is Donald Judd, a man who creates products and artworks that are all about visual experience.
Judd aimed to erradicate all sense of illusion in his work. Much like the Pop Artists, they wanted to remove all evidence of themselves from the obejct they had created or designed.
The main objective of the Minimalists, according to Will Gompertz, is that they aim to compel the viewer to deal with the physical object in front of them rather than the big ideas or universal motifs that they can embody.
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Josef Albers incorporates the minimalism of Judd but the colors of Max Bill. The choice of hues and its combination with the wooden material make this furniture piece truly a classic.
I
personally
Bill's
believe
choice
application
of
that
of
color
it
are
amazing.
Whenever
I
project,
I
test
always
Max and
beyond
create out
a a
color scheme that is inspired by
I admire Sonia Terk-Delaunay for her approaches to
Max Bill. His color schemes have
color, her style of textile design and her influence
harmony and coherence. Best of
on Orphism with her bold colors and unique shapes. Her
all is that his color schemes are
pieces are expressive, simultaneous and lots of fun.
lots of fun. This
list
Orphist
is
completed
maestro
with
Wassily
Kanindsky, who knew all the nitty gritties of composition that I could only dream to comprehend.
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This class in particular was information heavy but it has definitely made me a more culturally-aware individual. I can now look at a modern artwork, identify its influences, its art movement, its technical elements and I can appreciate it better. More importantly, I am enabled to gather new ideas from things that have already been made before. Every time we have a major project, the exploration phase is extremely essential. It is the perfect time for us to brainstorm and to find inspiration to make new ideas. By knowing more about the key artists and art movements of the past, we broaden our taste of inspiration and we are able to open ourselves to other kinds of beauty, other kinds of approaches to things and other perspectives. What is very interesting about the modern art movement is that each stage is a fragment of the last. Design and art is like that in the sense that we are improving or working on something that has already been established before. I believe that in order to recreate our present, we must have a solid understanding of the past.
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comprehensive lab There is no design without discipline. There is no discipline without intelligence.
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-Massimo Vingnelli
Typography Exercise
Pantone Leaf Project
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Scarf Design
comprehensive lab, stella pangilinan
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Human Scale Investigation
human scale investigation
by stella pangilinan
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50 90 PALM
44
BACK
20
PELVIS TO FOOT
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90
50
HALF LEG
AROUND THIGH
TOP OF HEAD
52.5
HALF LEG
41 82
32
CALF
CHEST TO KNEE
PELVIS TO KNEE
48
32
48
40
23.5
28 WHOLE LEG (FROM REAR)
PELVIS
40
24
8.5
KNEE TO ANKLE
WINGSPAN BUST
NECK
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TOP OF HEAD TO BUST
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AROUND HEAD
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This particular class is teaching me a lot about the processess behind creating any design at all. Through this semester, I was able to get a better understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, which are all of the applications I used to create my work, including this portfolio. I learned about the importance of craftsmanship and of wanting to attain utmost perfection with my work. There is value in the process of everything, that explains why branded items like Hermes are solded for their pice. One other very important thing that I learned was the importance of doing things with the mind of a professional. Although I am nowhere near a professional, we as the students are put in situations where we can practice and learn to become one. With things as simple as presentation or punctuality, there are many ways to train ourselves to be designers who can get the job done effectively and creatively at the same time. This class is also helping me redefine what I see or perceive is beautiful. Through our theory classes, I see designers, techniques and trends that I have never seen or heard of before, so my definition of elegance and taste is definitely changing.
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form and image Design is the process of going from an existing condition to a preferred one... It is good to understand that design has a purpose and art has another purpose. As you get older you get clearer about that distinction about design and art.
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-Milton Glaser
Adjectiving Types
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Geometrizing a Letter
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Movie Poster
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What are you looking at?
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Arranging a New Order
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Car Geometries
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Scale up on an Elephant
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Clavarino Workshop (Selected Collections)
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Stella Pangilinan, Oteiza Museum
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Encasing the Mies chair
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Sagaseta Furniture Drawing
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Out of our five classes, Form and Image was a challenge for me. We tackled mathematical concepts that required accuracy, precision and cleanliness. Some exercises that we were instructed to do were enjoyable and easy to accomplish, but others were also rather tedious and difficult for me to complete. Regardless of that, I was able to learn many techniques with technical drawing, measuring and understanding the structures and systems behind certain designs. This class was a reminder for me that we cannot overlook the technicalities behind a design. As much as I might want to be creative with colors, composition and the meaning behind a design, in order to become a competent designer I must have a solid understanding of the logic and practicalities behind it. I am still far away from achieving that cohesive balance when it comes to creating a design, but this class will help me step closer to reaching that goal. Apart from reminding me about achieving technical perfection, this class has helped me see how mathematics or technical synthesis contribute to the beauty of a design. This class proves that there is a scientific reasoning or equation of some sorts to create something that will capture the appeal of an audience.
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design studio Think of yourself as a brand. You need to be remembered. What will they remember you for? What defines you? If you have it in you, do something that defines you. Invent something, develop a unique skill, get noticed for something — it creates a talking point.
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-Chris Arnold
unit 1 typography font chosen: futura individual project
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Exploration Growing
up,
I
was
always
into
typography. The older I got, the more I fell in love with the versatility and sleekness of the font Futura by Paul Renner. I decided to choose this font for the project so that I could research more about it and learn about its form as a typeface. These are the initial poster designs, both handmade and digital, that were created during the first few weeks.
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1FU 9TU 2 7R
paul renner Futura was developed in 1927 by Paul Renner. Inspired by the intrinsically minimalist and pure design philosophies of The New Typography and Bauhaus movements, Renner crafted this versatile
geometric sans-serif masterpiece.
Whether it be used for company logos, headers, subtext for print ads, or the letters to inscribe manĘźs location of landing on the moon itself, Futura has been constantly and highly regarded by artists and designers as one of the most classic and iconic typefaces of our time.
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final result The final result of my Futura project was inspired particulary by the work of Bauhaus teachers Piet Mondrian and Max Bill. Through my poster, I am able to show the balance and versatility of the font itself. The form of the typeface is clearly geometric and symmetrical, and it can be both used for a variety of contexts. I add a bit of color to show that Futura can be a fun font too, regardless of its solid nature.
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unit 2 camoflauge and color pair work with N. Arcenas
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Exploration Throughout
the
duration
of
this
project, Nicola and I agreed that our main focus was to create a sleek and useable design by readjusting the form of the Volkswagen Polo through optical art. When we decided that we
wanted
to
use
optical
art,
we
narrowed down our intentions of doing so in relation to the assignment of camouflage. We also tried to figure out what kind of effect we wanted to make. We decided that we would use certain colors and shapes to optically change the way the viewer sees the actual shape of the car itself but in a very subtle manner, adding depth and shadows to make it look like the car is distorted or a part of it has been pulled, pushed in, folded or crumpled.
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final result
We decided to execute our concept with the means of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as our main tools. By creating our own patterns that repeat lines over and over again and by morphing and adjusting them collectively, we were able to come up with our own unique content that would act as the design that we would implement on the car itself.
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unit 3 collage and scale group work
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Exploration When
our
group
was
instructed
to
investigate on the form of a particular object that is used or can be found in a home, it became our natural instict to select an object that would be extremely
unique
and
interestingly
designed. This, however, turned out to be our biggest challege throughout the project. Given that the object we chose was a
specially
formed
ice
tray,
we
decided to make our collage in the form of a refigerator. The process was
tremendously
difficult
but
we
managed to push through in the end... by eradicating our initial concept completely.
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final result Our group encountered many challenges while as
working
finding
with
the
this
cohesion
project between
such the
task and our concept. Sometimes we had to
choose
to
let
a
very
interesting
part of the collage go because it was not cohesive with the task. For this particular project, it was an exciting challenge trying to find how we could make
something
aesthetically
pleasing
work well with our limitations too.
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unit 4 patterns individual work
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Exploration
At the beginning, I had lots of different ideas as to what I wanted to create
and these ranged from intricate paper art, Hermes scarves, blind contour drawing, Versace dresses and Sonia Delaunay. With the help of my professors and with our guest, we were able to narrow down my main concept which would focus around the deconstruction of shapes and basic color combinations to create a Sonia Delaunay influenced pattern. Going for this style, I did more research on artists and architects who had somewhat the same design principles and I ended up with Roberto Burle Marx, whose floorpans I used to get composition ideas and also Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo, whose paintings I used to get colour schemes from.
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final result Since
I
knew
that
this
pattern
would
be a reiteration of elements, it was my challenge to create a design that would not bore, annoy or be unattractive to an can
audience. either
be
Repetitions, extremely
after
all,
exhausting
or
effectively emphasised. I wanted to design a pattern that would create fun, colourful and exciting emphasis on the audience. Even if my shapes kind of look the same, what sets them all apart it the colour scheme. Throughout this entire process, I have really enjoyed experimenting with different colours, shapes and finding ways to make a design fit a certain purpose.
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Every project for this class means three weeks of work, exploration, research and development. Throughout this semester, I have learned to take advantage of those three weeks especially with our teachers so that I can maximize my time and efforts to create something substantial and of value for the end product. This class is teaching me to manage my time, to plan ahead, to expect problems and to deal with them and to efficiently deliver at the end of three weeks with the juries. Apart from the work ethic, this class is also teaching me to find my own voice or my own style when it comes to design. Although I would like to have a very versatile style that can adapt to any kind of product, message or context, I am noticing trends in the way I look at things or in the way I consider something to be beautiful. Over the months, I have learned one thing, and that is the fact that I know very little about design. This class is teaching me the importance of always asking questions, always getting feedback or a second opinion, looking for criticism and therefore improving to become a better student and designer.
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