VCD101 – Introduction to Visual Communication Design
Investigating Graphic Design Periods – VCD101 Week 2 Research & Reflection
Pop Art – Tadanori Yokoo ‘having reached a climax at the age of 29, I was dead.” 1965 Tadanori Yokoo presents a unique addition to the Pop Art movement with his piece ‘having reached a climax at the age of 29, I was dead’ 1965, taking the image of traditional Japan to a new vibrancy…
Design History’s Greatest – VCD101 Week 4 Research & Reflection
Andy Warhol We are all aware of the influence Andy Warhol has had not only on the progression of modern art but as well as the cultural implications he laid throughout his pieces. Warhol was best known for his exploration of pop culture and artistic expression, as well as exploring the world of mass production…
Graphic Design is the new Rock-and-Roll – VCD101 Week 6 Research & Reflection
The quote that I selected this week for my Task 2 Ransom Quote Exercise is: “Graphic design will save the world right after rock-and-roll does” David Carson. For me, this quote incapsulates my personal use of graphic design and why I wish to pursue it as a career. I envision graphic design to have as…
Queen Victoria vs. Playstation: The Power of the Monogram – VCD101 Week 8 Research & Reflection
While monograms have developed and changed over the centuries, the practice has continued to be a symbol of ownership, status and authentication despite the differing circumstances in which they are used. Some of the earliest monograms were found on coins from Ancient Greece as a reflection of dominance of the powerful leaders that ruled, placing…
The Finished Product – VCD101 Task 2 Reflection
As of completing my booklet for Task 2, I have come to really enjoy the result despite the limitations we were given in terms of the scope. In this task, I tried to focus on using these limitations to my advantage by creating a fluid tale using typography, monograms and a restricted colour palette. What…
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