Process Post #6

This is my second exhibition mockup, but I realize that there is still a lot of work to be done. Specifically, I would like to make the exhibition more dimensional, so perhaps I could play with the floor and walls. Other than that, I am happy with the overall layout of the exhibition. At the far end of the shipping container, there is a good amount of wall space for Charlie Parker. This wall space is meant to represent the potential feeling of freedom Parker's music offers. He was called 'the bird' because when he played, his soul was as free as a bird. I wish for viewers to feel at peace in this area, relaxing while listening to some of his best bebop songs. The outer area is meant to focus more on bebop movement as an art.

Process Post #5

Imagery Exploration: These preliminary images will be utilized to represent Charlie Parker and his bebop music. 

My goal for this project is to create a refined and minimalist exhibition. I have chosen a muted color palette, mostly due to the Parker's sad tale of woe throughout his career and personal relationships. I do not wish this to seem too melancholic, which is why I am adding the gold flair in many of these icons, indexes, and symbols. I think it is important to truly represent Parker's life, but I wish to convey it in a sleek and minimalistic fashion... so hopefully it will be successful:)

Many of these graphics obviously relate back to Parker, but here is a brief explanation:

For instance, the silhouette figures are icons representing Parker and his magical saxophone: the saxophone that made him as 'free as a bird.' 

The musical note is a reference to Parker's nickname: The Bird because this note is called a Birds eye and I hope to repeat this symbol throughout many of my icons. 

The circles are brief symbols for Parker's personality.

Here are the title explorations:

My layouts will be coming shortly:)

Process Post #4

Fini. For the first project, the class was assigned to redesign a Rice Krispies cereal box. The main task was to consider the form and typography on a 3-Dimensional surface. 

Each Design below is influenced by an attribute, which conveys the overall tone of each design. From left to right:

1) Comfort  2) Energy +Informational  3) Refined + Order 

I decided to propose the third box as my final design. This box is a result of the 'Game of Chance' trials, which had enjoyable and inviting results. With the results as a guideline, I created this design. The amount of white space gives the design a minimalist tone, evoking sophistication and order. But the true jewel of this design is the barcode. The barcode was the main building block for this design, allowing the provided text to be placed in an orderly fashion. 

This was a very enjoyable project. I was truly able to explore with the provided text and try several different formats. Great way to start off the semester:) 

Photography Explorations

Process Post #3

Here are the three structured boxes for critique:)

Order

Informational

Energy