Gestalt Redo Final Resubmit (Resubmit of resubmit)
Rubric Info pasted below. (You may also find images of my rubric pasted in a separate earlier post under my name and tag tan-yang):
Set: SAFE EFFICIENT
Visual Language (VOICE)
Contrast of Space 75% or more white space
Shape of Forms Squares 1×1″, Squares 2×1″
Orientation of Forms 90 degrees
Size of Forms sizes match – either 1×1 or 2×1
Placement of Form center
Space between Forms thin: about .13 inches
Objective Rules (assignment rules)
#1 New forms expand outward from center horizontally, taking up more horizontal space
#2 New Forms should be placed symmetrically on horizon line
#3 If a form rises vertically above midline by +X inches, is balanced by other forms moving down below midline by -X inches. (Example: see #5 composition)
#4 If a form moves more* than the default thin* (.13 inches) distance horizontally away from centerline, then increase the visual weight of that side of the page by increasing the size of the form on that side (example, see #6 composition)
Interpretation of Visual Language
What did you interpret to apply your rules? fortress expanding horizontally, from mirror set in center.
Explain your process. I used the process of a mirror placed symmetrically in the center, with one side a reflection of the other side (left vs right), with exception allowed for emphasis (set 7 – emphasis). Achieve objectives only using 2 types of form size feels spartan, concise, thus adding to feeling of efficiency. While building out the objective rules, keep the larger strip (2×1) on the outside to “box in” the smaller pieces, thus maintaining the aesthetic of a fortress and to heighten the consistency/rigidity/efficiency feel within the set. Allow for vertical (up/down) expansion occasionally as the objective necessitates.
Inspired by fortresses that sit horizontally symmetrically upon a flat land, growing out in width, with an austere symmetric eye, and only allowing occasional complexity.
Set: DYNAMIC
Visual Language (VOICE)
Contrast of Space 65% or more white space
Shape of Forms Squares 1×1″, strips 5×1″, 2×1″
Orientation of Forms 50 degrees angled, except 90 degrees for emphasis
Size of Forms sizes match – either quares 1×1″, strips 5×1″, 2×1″
Placement of Form offset from center by visual weight
Space between Forms thin: about .13 inches
Other Forms get cut off if they extend past the square background
Objective Rules (assignment rules)
#1 First establish balance as two angled strips pointing to the NE
#2 New Forms move/expand the central line visually up or down along the same angled axis (i.e. extend to NE, extend to SW). They can also “thicken” the angled axis by adding parallel forms
#3 If a form expands the overall composition more towards e.g. NE, is balanced by other forms moving down more towards SW.
Interpretation of Visual Language
What did you interpret to apply your rules? Dynamic form as a rocket shooting towards goal
Explain your process. building out the forms along a tilted center line (angled ~50deg) for a dynamic feel. Building out components to reinforce the rocket, and extend its trajectory along its tilt, whether “down” or “up” (NE or SW corner). Use smaller forms for pattern/rhythm but maintain the angle rigidly to maintain discipline and dynamic nature.
rocket/spaceships with rigid, parallel lines, with the appearance of motion through the positioning of lines in the composition to give dynamism.
Set: WHIMSICAL
Visual Language (VOICE)
Contrast of Space 70% or more white space
Shape of Forms Squares 1×1″, Squares 2×1″
Orientation of Forms any angle, usually not 90 degrees
Size of Forms sizes match – either 1×1 or 2×1
Placement of Form starting from bottom left
Space between Forms small, ~.5 inches, but haphazard
Objective Rules (assignment rules)
#1 Objectives alter bottom left corner object unless unable.
#2 New forms grow “up” organically from the bottom left corner, unless moving right for emphasis
Interpretation of Visual Language
What did you interpret to apply your rules? Plant growing organically from a corner
Explain your process. Anchoring the initial “bud” of plant in the bottom left and establishing balance there. Then forms grow upward, eventually outward for emphasis (a flyaway blossom). In applying the rules I kept the angles/spacing slightly varying to create the whimsical effect. While applying rules, keep feel that the plant is slightly using the left edge of the screen as a wall to maintain balance.
An example of whimsy as a plant growing organically starting from the bottom left corner. I established #1 balance rules first. Decisions of placement were playful (slight variations in angles and spacing) to keep the organic, growing feeling but also still consistent enough to be in keeping with the objective rules.