No Bodies Perfekt 2016 Digital illustration Continuing along the same path I have been this year, looking at combining and overlapping type to communicate diversity. Happy with the text I came up with for this outcome which explores the idea of including grammatical and spelling errors. Combining this technique with forcing myself to overlay ‘successful’ letterforms with less ‘perfect’ letterforms really … Read More
From slogans to aphorisms
The Images you Compare Yourself to are Not Real 2016 digital illustration In an effort to consider the written content as well as the visual, I spent a bit of time looking further into prevention campaigns that combat body image related issues. The result was the above aphorism (my definition: kind of like a slogan, but with a bit more substance behind … Read More
Reflections: next steps
The space between semesters is always an ideal time for me to get things done. Other job responsibilities are still present, but I also have the luxury of less pressure and time to breathe and think. I’ve been reasonably productive in the last few weeks, starting where I left off last year—experimenting with letterforms. Even though I swore never again, I’ve produced some more … Read More
The problem with photography
A common question that people ask when I am explaining my research project (at least, trying my best to) is ‘what’s the problem with using photography?’. After a bunch of reading and thinking about it the reason is as clear as day for me, but, I can see why people would ask. So, this post aims to explain it the best … Read More
Upcoming exhibition: Exchange, October 2015 in Philadelphia
I have been given another great opportunity to submit a work in a follow up from last years Design In Flux show in Philly. This time the show is bigger, and I plan to build on the work from last year by trying to develop it into an animation. This particular exhibition will be themed and titled Exchange. From the submission … Read More