Design & Play Wolfgang Hastert
Staying design- fit • • • • •
We need to practice Do rigorous work-outs Train the visual muscles Look around and learn seeing Frame the world & design
the blank page is
threatening
Possibilities and Responsbilities
ingredients Egg, bowl, string, 2 glasses, paper
additional ingredients • Light ( soft, harsh, muted, reflected,…) • Background (soft, white, black, colored, textured,…) • Camera lens ( perspective, focus, depth of field,…)
Design & Composition • We can make minimal or complex designs incorporating all elements • We learn to work with limitations • We can explore lines, shapes, tones, colors, contrast, shadows,…
Attitude is everything • We need an open mind for playing and designing • We can learn about ourselves • Are we funny, naughty, controlled, or wild?
Grid systems for composition
controlled & naughty‌
Design = Play