Introduction The spark of World War I excels Australia’s industrial span; its growth stimulates urban modernity (School of Historical Studies 2008). During the 1920s, the increasing scale of manufacturing advances and urban sprawl were seen clearly in conjunction with new materials, powered machines, suburban trains and trams, modern household appliances, developed engineering and steel productionContinue reading “21st Century Design – The Dawn of Modernism”
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20th Century Design – Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution, starts from the 18th to 19th centuries, as rural society in Europe and America were shifted to become urban (Wyatt 2008, p. 22). Technological changes were imposed to end the manufacturing by hand, factories were built (Housel 2007, p. 4). With the growth of mass production, industrialisation established the prerequisite for theContinue reading “20th Century Design – Industrial Revolution”
Visual Storytelling
The Visual Storytelling In the weathered face of the man, history gathers like quiet verses etched into the lines of his skin. His eyes, deep wells of memory, speak of streets once alive with the music of footsteps, the scent of spices, the echo of prayer. Behind him, narrow alleyways rise like chapters of anContinue reading “Visual Storytelling”
Mark and Symbol Making
Post Card – Mark Making Process The Visual Mark Making Each mark becomes a whisper, a gesture carried across the surface like a fleeting breath. In this composition, black impressions and violet strokes intertwine, balancing weight with delicacy. The word Grace anchors the imagery, repeating like a refrain, reminding us that mark making is notContinue reading “Mark and Symbol Making”
Word and Meaning
Work in Progress The Word and Meaning Visual Making Words are not only read—they are built, carved, and embodied. In this composition, letters stand as sculptural forms, rising in monochrome strength against the wall. The word itself, fractured into geometric volumes and painted in marbled textures, feels both familiar and strange—inviting us to see languageContinue reading “Word and Meaning”
Typography for Print and Interactive Publication
This is the work in progress The final production The Interactive Publication Visual Making The page is no longer still; it becomes a portal, a labyrinth of sight and story. Labyrinth of Time unfolds as an interactive publication, where visual form and narrative collide to create an immersive journey. Bold red typography cuts across theContinue reading “Typography for Print and Interactive Publication”
Typography – Week 12
Do you feel it it is true, I have to feel the final appearance of the layout, If I do not feel it, means that, there is something need to be configured. At this stage, further typesetting refinement and spelling revised. I check the content for any redundancy. I try to be honest in givingContinue reading “Typography – Week 12”
Typography – Week 11
Design and Execution Execution My final stage is, to further adjustment of technical and typesetting. After detailed analysis, my eLA’s suggestions highlighted some technical matters to be considered. While the use of colour may add appealing and sense of the title and the section heading, however; it need to be consistent. Therefore, colour applied to eachContinue reading “Typography – Week 11”
Typography – Week 10
Development and Enhancement Development After receiving thoughtful feedback from my eLA, advising that, placing my graphic assets-images will help to develop the layout further. By developing my layout comp, refinement to the digital sketch progressed and, by using the InDesign document, elements placed and adjusted to match the actual measurements. Using grids is crucial toContinue reading “Typography – Week 10”
Typography – Week 9
Project 4 – 20th century Type Layout progress – Sketches Reflecting on this week’s reading ‘The Vignelli canon’ and thinking with type (Lupton 2009)’, I realised that, grid system is central to any layout design process, by which each element falls to its proper place, therefor; avoiding any arbitrary placement. Organising the content in a simpleContinue reading “Typography – Week 9”