A visual expression that conveys me.
20 words that define my values as a designer.
My long list includes a some aspirational words/ideas and some honest ones that I hope to improve upon/overcome: collaborative | curator | scrappy | retro | tuned-in | multimedia | considerate | detail-oriented | emotive | light | playful | accessible | balanced | inconsistent | conceptual | conversation | trend conscious | aware | hurried | trial and error
My top five, and the moodboards for each word:
As I pulled together my ideas and vision for each word, I found I jumped directly to other design pieces for inspiration. It was a good moment to reflect on, and push myself to pull inspiration form abstract or unexpected places, such as textiles, interiors, architecture, music etc.
Words to live by - a print by John Baldessari
A visual expression that conveys me:
Thinking of what represents me, I thought a simple “hello” would be a good introduction. I made a medal with the word “hi” on it, playing with the intended purpose of what a medal represents — achievements.. What if I introduced myself by award people with hello’s? Playing with an intended purpose of an object in a cheeky way truly feels like who I strive to be as a designer.
Readings and Lectures
Self and selfishness.
Martin Hosken - The Self
With over 450 words to affix with the word ‘self’ in the English language, it’s not surprise we thing our ourselves around the clock. When considering ‘who’ I am, I go directly to my likes, talents, hobbies, interests, and then to my location. Is that the essence of who I am, or who I would like to present to the world. Am I a series of lived experiences? Nature vs nurture, who would I be if my parents didn’t foster a safe, loving environment where I could explore my own interests.
In this short film, see how artists Frida Kahlo, Glenn Ligon, and Andy Warhol investigate and express ideas about identity in their work.