For the Dating Identity Project, I created three pieces that are meant to be viewed as a triptych. Each of the pieces contain a set of two opposite characteristics. The positioning of the text illustrates the characteristic that I prefer in a relationship. Each piece reads as follows: “Brains over Braun,” “Ambition over Apathy,” and “Crazy over Calm.” These medium for these pieces is digital projection. The specific subject of each piece is the text. The secondary subjects are the lines that are positioned in the center of pieces and fade from black to gray. The simplicity of these images strengthen the message that I was trying to convey with these pieces. In addition, the repetition of each piece and geometric design structure help to reinforce my intention to create a piece that reflects the honest and concise nature that I possess in relationships.
This work is quite straightforward. I felt that this style was only fitting for this project because I tend to be quite candid when in a relationship. I do not filter my thoughts and this makes for an uncomplicated relationship. I feel that the most efficient method to display my thoughts on relationships would be to strip the meaning behind my project to the most basic elements. Therefore, instead of illustrating the characteristics, I choose to solely use type and modify the position and color of the word to create emphasis on the characteristic that I prefer. Further, in order to convey the hierarchy of these characteristics, I simply used a series of bars that faded in color to divide the page.
The inspiration that I drew for this project was from a past experience where my blunt nature caused more harm than good. Although this experience bummed me out for a minute, I can look back now without regret because I was completely upfront with all my thoughts. I feel that this is why I opted to remain true to my honest roots and create a piece with an uncomplicated design approach that mimics my approach to relationships.
The subtext that emerges from this piece came in the form of levels. Visually, as each piece is lined up next to each other, a set of steps emerges from blended lines on each image. As cliché as it sounds, I feel that all of the posters together signify all the steps that one would need to climb to hypothetically “get to my heart.” The subtext that is derived from the combination of these poster intrigues me, and I feel that although originally unintentional, the levels that are created added a bit more complexity to my simple pieces.
I feel that this project is successful because it completely encompasses my personality and further, my demeanor when I am in a relationship. One of the strengths of this project was the typeface that I chose. I have been wanting to use this beautiful typeface for quite some time, and finally the right project came around! One of the weaknesses of this project would have to be rooted in the challenge to position the text correctly. Many of the projects that I have created for this class have been heavily based in illustrations. I really enjoyed creating a piece that was simpler. I feel that this piece is just as effective as my previous pieces, and it was fun to explore a different approach to design.
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