Design Principles - Week 5 - Symbol, Imagery and Typography

 Week 5 - Symbol, Imagery and Typography 

This week on our lecture , First we were taught about symbols, which is basically, a sign, an object or a shape that represents something. There are 2 types of symbols, which are figurative and non- figurative symbols. Figurative symbols are then divided into 2 which are visuals and graphic symbols, which are the main kind that is talked about. There are 3 different kinds of graphic symbols. First is pictorial symbols where, the image is related and simplified, then there is abstract which does not relate to abstract art but are symbols that can look like they are represented but they have less detail. And lastly we have arbitrary symbols, which have no representation whatsoever to the object. The ideas for these symbols are invented or constructed. Most of these symbols are made from geometric shapes and colors. I feel that the idea behind this kind of symbols are of general knowledge. An example of this is road sign. Next we talked about Imagery where it is important that the right images are used to represent something. It can relate to a brand or concept. Lastly, we talk about typography, which uses its text to represent a composition. Type is not only used on the form of Roman alphabet but we can also use our own traditional alphabets as well.

Exercise

For this week, we had to use any digital art to make an art work for symbol. For image and typography we had to make a collage composition.

Symbol

A symbol is an image that represents something. I went through pinterest to find some ideas for this exercise.

Figure 1.0 - Symbol - 06/05/2021

I also related to this article in for further research -->https://99designs.com/blog/design-history-movements/symbolism-design/

My idea for the symbol is one that would be useful in the near future. Right now, it does not exist though someday I hope it does. The name of this symbol is call Air Charge. The use of this symbol is to show that your phone or any device that is connected to this, will show this icon which means that your phone is charging. If "Air Charge" has been set up in any room, it will charge your phone once you are connected. Kind of like bluetooth or wifi but for charging your batteries. 

Figure 1.1 - Rough Sketch - 06/05/2021

Figure 1.2 - Digital Attempt - 06/05/2021

After digitizing my sketch, I wanted to add some color to the design. 

Final Outcome - Symbol

Figure 1.3 - Air Charge Symbol - 06/05/2021

Imagery and Typography 

I did some research on typography and collage together.

Figure 1.4 - Imagery and Typography - 06/05/2021

Figure 1.5 - Imagery and Typography - 06/05/2021

I also related to this article in for further research -->https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/12/get-creative-with-collage-trends-and-inspiration/

For this one I wanted to make the kind of collage where you take bits and pieces of paper, cut it up and then make a landscape. I really didn't have a sketch to go with this one as I already know what I wanted to do which is a sunset. 

Figure 1.5 - Work in Progress - 06/05/2021

Figure 1.5 - Work in Progress - 06/05/2021

Figure 1.5 - Work in Progress - 06/05/2021

Final Outcome - Imagery and Typography 

Figure 1.6 - Daybreak Collage - 06/05/2021

Dr Charles Feedback

Reflection

I always wanted to do a collage like this. I'm very happy with the outcome of the collage. And for the symbol, I feel that the design definitely works for the idea behind it.