Sound + Vision

The dictionary definition of ‘Typology’ is -

noun 4.

Linguistics. the study and classification of languages according to structural features, especially patterns of phonology, morphology, and syntax, without reference to their histories.

The dictionary definition of ‘Archetypes’ is -

noun 1. the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype.

Typology is the classification and Archetypes is something or someone; it is the primary example.This lecture was really interesting because it focused on collections of artistic images or studies (drawings).  Some of them; like for example - Nicholas Nixon, The Brown Sisters, 1975 – 2014. Heather, Mimi, Bebe and Laurie. ‘The Brown Sisters’ collection is a collection of images from the photographer’s wife and sisters; every year they take a group picture; where they stay in the same order, it shows different ages, and how they matured over time. But that could also relate to relationships from the gazes off the sister’s into the camera; which is the photographer.

But it can also show some discovery of research and categorise species by recording their specific features. An example of this is Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, Chernobyl insects, 1990. Where she painted different patterns and unique features of the insects in order to specify them.

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http://www.dictionary.com/browse/typology?s=t

“A Portrait! What could be more simple and more complex. More obvious and more profound?”

- Charles Baudelaire - 1859

This lecture covers the idea of portraiture. What is the function of of a portraiture? Obviously is to show case one’s identity artistically and visually.

There are different types of portraiture; it’s not just the stereotypical one of a Mona Lisa type. It’s also to show one’s identity; like for example, a mug shot (photography). It’s to showcase other people what you look like, what your skin colour is, your gender and your unique facial features that makes you stand out from the rest.

There are also portraits where you can represent emotional states from life experiences instead of just physical features. One great example of that is Frida Kahlo’s ‘Henry Ford Hospital’ painting - “The natural abortion she suffered in 1932, while living in America, was one of the most traumatic moments of Frida’s life.”

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Last of my teaser videos.

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Music: Little Talks

Band: Of Monsters and Men

This is my second teaser video.

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Music: Little Talks

Band: Of Monsters and Men

This is one of my teaser video involving the wrist bands.

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Music: Little Talks

Band: Of Monsters and Men

These are all of my risograph designs of some of my touch points. There’s a site map, language sheet, V.I.P Pass, Wristbands;  Pink for one day pass, Yellow for two day pass and Blue for 3 day pass, Staff, Press, Crew, Artist Lanyards and three ticket designs.

This is Maya’s full 3 day package with V.I.P access. Maya is from Birmingham and doesn’t know a lot of Japanese, so, like all international customers, they receive a language card which would help them learn the basic Japanese phrases.

This is Akihito’s 3 day, home student package. Akihito wants to attend the full 3 day event however he cannot afford it. Since he studies in near the event, he has a chance to have a home student discount; where he get’s the tickets cheaper but he also needs to volunteer before the event; such as stage set up and leisure activities for international customers.

I’ve started to think about my characters again and make a flat-lay for their individual packages. I also created a before and after the event; which basically means; show how they first got the packages from the mail, looking all clean and fresh, and the before picture is looking at the products being used; like the paper shown being crumpled up and also a polaroid souvenir of the characters with their ticket’s on their face - again to show that iconic 45 degree slash.

This is my riso printed with a few of my touch points; three ticket designs, four lanyards; staff, artist, crew, press and the V.I.P pass.

I really admire the fact that my designs are physical and practical, even. It’s really mesmerising having your designs physically formed and it really plays with your creativity even more.

I could use these for some collages and show how they are used and such. Instead of making the mock up, it’s fun and exciting having your products really there instead of being stuck on the screen.

I’ve started to get a fan base of my music festival; Ame, with the use of social media and hashtags.

I’ve created the hashtag ‘amerebellion’ which isolates it from other group of tags.

Here are some images of my printed ticket for my music festival. As I said before I did go a little over board with the designs and over complicated them a little bit too much however this is where I am challenged as a designer. How can I make the design of my ticket simple, practical however at the same time unique.

This is a quick video of me ripping of my riso of one of my suminagashi. This video follows the story boarding that I have done. As well as all the other video that I’ve done.