Design
My exploration of this type of outcome results in differing formats of results either in terms of packaging design, website design (evinced by this very website itself which has been predominantly formatted and created my me to fit my needs), products, greetings cards, earrings and jewellery and for various other creative projects.
WIP : Concept Design
for 'Four Little Pigs'
At this moment I am currently working as a main conceptual artist for a short animated film project. The film itself revolves around sustainable housing and climate change, and will need to be accessible to younger audiences.
This was my first sketch page, where I played with representational imagery and tried to find the most appropriate style.
I drew some inspiration for the watercolour effect from late 20th century illustrators such as Quentin Blake and the unsung hero Richard Scarry
These sketches embody my idea for the formation of the plot, wherein the wolf is a metaphorical embodiment of the weather and the elements which threaten the homes of the pigs.
This image came to me very early on in the process and I felt heavily inspired by ancient Japanese prints (which is more evident stylistically in the 'evil' wolf cloud.
My colleague had drafted a concept for the story and requested that I create some designs for an anthropomorphic wolf (in case the story where to go in such a direction)
In these two designs I toyed with tone and interpretation.
The left wolf design is softer and more sympathetic; His colour palette is more grounded in earth tones and his overall shape is more rounded.
The right wolf design, I tried to achieve the antithesis;
The design is based around angularity, acute pointedness and impasse. The colour palette is predominantly grey and the large blue coat covers most of the body thus making it a more intimidating stature. The face, too, is more intimidating. The eyes are more creature-like and concerning, while the strokes of the brush are more pointed and jagged with a leaning towards sharpness.
Packaging Design
Innovative ways to Wrap Gifts
When it is time to gift something, I like to take some extra time considering the most effective ways of presenting the mystery of a package.
It's presentation is suggestive of the spirit of the gift- and can be especially effective in a gift bundle by creating a uniform theme.
In this case for my sister's birthday, the main gift was a pair of earrings I had made, and so this format was used to build anticipation towards it by each item becoming more and more similar to the earring design.
EARRINGS
'Love Bite Earrings'
I wanted to make some jewellery that toed the line between beauty, innocence and grotesque/horror elements.
These first ones made with deep crimson FIMO are held together by a wire that pierces through both lips and retains suspension throughout as well as strengthening the delicate clay.
The second loop is more than ornamental; forcing the mouth to face forward when being worn
4 Cm
The second round of earrings are made with white polymer clay.
Before firing, they are lightly coloured using eyeshadow.
Afterwards, these colours are made more intense and detailed using watercolour pencils and crayons.
Finally they are finished with a glass varnish to both protect the pigments, and to add depth and life to the piece.
Web design
Work Experience
For one week I had work experience creating new and eye-catching web-design, which I also created banners and icons for. I made these unprompted as I saw that the websites lacked unique and eye-catching points which help to differentiate between content and meaning, as well as giving a more professional flair to the websites design and purpose.
CARDS
_Christmas 2021_
MAKING PRINTS
For maximum efficiency, I decided to try my hand at making prints.
Because I do not have the professional tools at hand, I utilised foam, double sided tape and card to make the stencil. Cutting the foam was quite hard to use because the pressure of my scalpel would often create uneven lines
Crow design
In all of these designs I used the same stencilling tool. The changes between the different designs are a great exposition into the effect of context and misé-en-scéne with respect to context and tone.
Outcome
My final outcome incorporated both a scan of the physical acrylic design accompanied by digital enhancement and calligraphy created by me.
The aim of this card was to involve both pagan and traditional elements- the eclectic style reminiscent of Victorian design, while the simplicity indicates a leaning towards modernism.
In a secular society, 'Christmas' now has a more clear connection to pagan and folk midwinter celebrations which I personally see as a subconscious way that humans (especially in northern countries)combat the bleak darkness of winter with joy and feasting.
In all of my designs this year I attempted a balance between respect towards recognisably 'Christmassy' imagery, but without the blatant ironic Christianisation.