Concept Development- Concept Model:

Final Parti Used for Concept Model development.


While building my 3D concept model I used the idea of emphasis on light while creating a supporting structure that let the warm glow radiate out but not to escape. The yellow pom pom ball in the center was used to show that light is delicate, and soft but very powerful and bold at the same time. The glow is soft but the color makes it stand out and shine beyond its boundaries. The wood pieces represent the main structural supports and the idea that light is natural and an organic element. The red material shows the texture of overlapping lines and allows viewers to see inside this form from all angles. These two materials create a contrast between the bold red color of the plastic and the natural light wood which catches one's attention. The use of repeating geometric shapes allows for a sense of comfort within the design and creates this secured environment for the light.

Concept Development- Textile:

The lantern was my chosen inspiration because it emphasized light and showed contrast with materials and colors nicely. As I abstracted this object I generated words such as glow, support, and security, which highlighted the main aspects of this fixture.

This is one of my preliminary parti sketches that represents those keywords visually. The circle represents the soft glow of light and it is positioned so that it is secured within repeating lines that radiate out from this source of energy. The straight lines represent support and structure for the circles, protecting this delicate form while still allowing for a sense of openness inside.

Once the parti was made into a pattern, new forms are created that enhance the concept behind this idea. The circles have been fully surrounded in areas creating an even more sense of shelter within its structure. Also the "X" shape is created and holds four circles within itself still representing the structure holding the glow but now incorporating more light and emphasizing it more as a focal point.

Once color is applied to the parti the sense of light radiating from the circle shape is more apparent by using a warm analogous color scheme. The vibrant colors help make this pattern stand out to represent how bold light is.

The final parti represents the glow of light radiating out into a supporting secure structure just like the lanterns warm light shines out but never leaves is comforting boundaries.

My final textile design is very bold and catches your attention immediately just like the glow of light does. The Parti was a decently sized 8"x8" square. I wanted the parti to be big so the idea of light as a focal point would be more present. The Bold idea of this parti really stands out in this scale and I am really happy with how it turned out. Overall this textile represents light with a contrast between the soft glow and the supporting structural fixture of my inspirational object

Artist Poster

Robert Kaindl has inspired my design philosophy through his colorful imagination and unique vision. His glass art shapes are very natural forms and he is known for his sea shape art. Also his use of color that is very bold makes a emphasized statement that I want to incorporate into my designs. He has transformed glass into sophisticated high end creations that are very aesthetically pleasing. The beauty found within his art translates to me an underwater world of magic and excitement. His vision depicts a world that is full of fantasy, color, free flowing movement and emphasis. His works of art really gives me the impression of the unrealistic which makes his pieces that much more interesting and impressive. The imagination and creativity displayed in his glass art really excite me and I can see color and natural shapes being a big inspiration in my design concept.

Concept Development

"Home is the glow you hold in your eye."

This is the process work and my final concept model that has been built after further development from the above statement. I am happy with the quality of my work because the effect of gradation really worked well with the circles getting smaller as they recede back into space. I should have used a colored board or painted the surfaces yellow in the end instead of just coloring it with marker but I am pleased with the overall textured look. The use of positive and negative space within one solid form really shows in my model which is what I had been striving for since preliminary sketches. The use of both squares as solid structure and circles within their boundaries shows these forms being held. Ultimately I would have liked the board to be sturdier to really hold up and stay in place. I realized after I applied the marker the board got wet and slightly warped the board so they are not perfectly straight. I have been thinking about re-doing the same concept except for using thin wood for the structural support. I have grown as a model builder because I used to just use paper for all my models and that was it. Now I see that by the use of different materials and ways of thinking I can create a much more meaningful concept model. I still have a lot to improve on for making my models look just that much better but now I can see that for myself and can make adjustments as time goes on to pull it all together into my final project. I am going to rebuild this model using different materials to get my point across stronger. Overall, I have seen a growth in myself and my work throughout this semester and I am not just putting random things together, it all serves a purpose and has a meaning.