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Task 2 Visual Analysis & Ideation

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 Design Principles GCD60804  Cai Zihan 0378043 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media Task 2 Visal Analysis & Ideation(week 3-week 5) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Instructions 2.Lectures 3.Task 2:Visual Analysis 4.Feedback 5.Reflections Instructions <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuaNNEvFt9OWX9W0ispNyj2uVe2gfi2X/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> VISUAL ANALYSIS VISUAL ANALYSIS :Is a method of understanding design that focuses on thevisual elements and principles.In its strictest definition-a description and explanation ofvisual structure for its own sake.Yet the purpose of visual analysis can also recognise thechoices that a designer made in creating the design,aswell as to better understand how the formal properties ofa design communicate ideas,content,or meaning. Visual analysis is a critical part of visual literacy,a skill thathelps people read and critically interpret images,whetherin a...

Intercultural Design

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 3/2/2025-23/3/2025(week 1-week 7) Cai Zihan 0378043 Intercultural Design Bachelor of Design in Creative Media 1.Instruction 2.Lectures 3.Project 1-Proposal 4.Project 2-Field Study 5.Final Assessment 6.Feedback 7.Reflections Instruction <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11AKxJCDwuVUTLHumnIsa9FkhFKOjgALU/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Task 1 Introduction In the field of contemporary design, cross-cultural fusion has become an important source of innovation. This study focuses on the Japanese ‘Geta’ clogs and the Chinese ‘Appro’ straw shoes, aiming to explore their cultural origins, historical evolution, and possibilities for fusion. We hope to draw on the essence of these two traditional footwear styles and cleverly integrate their design strengths to create a new footwear product that carries cultural heritage and meets modern needs. Through in-depth research, literature analysis and field obse...

TASK 1 (Exploration)

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Design Principles GCD60804 3/2/2024 - 17/2/2024 / Week 1 - Week 3  Cai Zihan 0378043 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media TASK 1 (Exploration)   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Lectures 2.Instruction 3.Task 1:Exploration 4.Feedback 5.Reflections Instruction <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuaNNEvFt9OWX9W0ispNyj2uVe2gfi2X/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe>  Lectures Topic 1 1.Gestalt theory:The human brain is wired to see patterns,logic,structure.These principles aim to show how complex scenes can be reduced tomore simple shapes. 2.Contrast:Contrast is the juxtaposition ofstrongly dissimilar elements.Without contrast,visual experiencewould be monotonous.Contrast can provide visual interest,emphasise a point and expresscontent. Topic 2 1. Emphasis:Emphasis is used to create dominance and focus in adesign work.Various elements can be used to create emphasis,such ascolour,shapes or value,to achieve do...