Intercultural Design – Project 3 (Final Project & Portfolio)
11.03.24 – 29.03.24 / Week 5 – Week 8
Velicia Raquel Dewi Setiawan | 0369188 | Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Intercultural Design
JUMP LINK:
1. LECTURE
2. INSTRUCTIONS
3. PROJECT 2 — FIELD STUDY
Requirements
Utilizing the data collected from the research trip, students are to produce visual design outcomes that reflect their interpretation and definition of “Framing”, bearing in mind to consider cultural and aesthetic aspects, balanced with their design knowledge. Various directions and approaches can be engaged in, such as experimental design/art with the use of manual/digital or a combination of both media.
Submission
This depends on the proposed medium.
Timeframe
- Week 05 – Week 07
3.1 TASK DELEGATION
1. KANZASHI OF THE PAST:
- Sketching: Ying Ying, Velicia
- Crafting: Emily, Velicia
- Decorating: Emily, Ying Ying, Velicia
- Photoshoot: Ying Ying, Velicia
2. KANZASHI OF THE PRESENT:
- Sketching: Aisya, Lizzie
- Crafting: Aisya, Lizzie
- Decorating: Aisya, Lizzie
- Photoshoot: Ying Ying, Velicia
*Sidenote: Details of the creation process are in Aisya and Lizzie's blog.
3. PPT:
- Kanzashi of the Past: Ying Ying, Emily, Velicia
- Kanzashi of the Present: Aisya, Lizzie
- Editing: Emily, Ying Ying
3.2 SKETCHES
The sketch I created was inspired by a variety of places we visited in Japan. Specifically, Osaka Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
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Flowers:
- Inspired by the Fushimi Inari color palette, with red (meaning protection) and black accents.
Leaves:
- Inspired by the color palette of Osaka Castle.
- Leave resembles the shape of Osaka Castle; it looks like a triangle.
- Variation #1: White and green.
- Variation #2: Gold and green
Decoration:
- Features gold (symbolizes wealth) linings and dangles to bring everything together.
- Bamboo leaves dangle, drawing inspiration from the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
We decided to use the best elements from both my and Ying Ying's sketches. The more complex floral designs in my sketch and Ying Ying's decorations sketch. We merged them to produce the final design.
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3.3 PROGRESS
1. FLOWERS
I created draft copies of flower petals in various sizes to determine which was the most appropriate, how large they were, and whether they were easy enough to fold so that we could fold them properly. Then, glue each draft's petals and show to the others how they looked.
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| Figure 3.2.4 Week 8 (29/03/24) Progress, Velicia. |
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| Figure 3.2.5 Week 8 (29/03/24) Draft Petals and Flower. |
While I was doing that, Emily measured and cut the Japanese theme origami papers to size. Because the petals will be visible on both sides of the paper, she also cuts plain colored origami paper and glues it to the uncolored side of the Japanese pattern origami paper.
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| Figure 3.2.6 Week 8 (29/03/24) Progress, Emily. |
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| Figure 3.2.7 Week 8 (29/03/24) Japanese Origami paper, Measured and Cut to Size. |
Japanese origami paper is already stronger than regular origami paper, and gluing in additional paper strengthens it further. We didn't realize it at the time, but this was actually beneficial to us in the long run because we kept touching it to build a formation.
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| Figure 3.2.8 Week 8 (29/03/24) Small Flowers and Green-Red Main Flower. |
I created another big flower variation with red and white, but the colors did not match the other elements, thus it was not used.
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| Figure 3.2.9 Week 8 (29/03/24) White-Red Main Flower. |
2. DECORATION AND BASE
Then Ying Ying and I built a leaf mock-up and determined which one to use.
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| Figure 3.2.10 Week 8 (29/03/24) Leaves Draft. |
Other decorations and the base are fairly simple.
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| Figure 3.2.11 Week 8 (29/03/24) Pearl Chain & Bura Dangles. |
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| Figure 3.2.12 Week 8 (29/03/24) Finalised Sketch, Ying Ying. |
Then we just put everything together.
3. ASSEMBLY AND VARIATION
We experimented with numerous color combinations for the main flower to see how they would perform with other elements. Ultimately, the green-red flower with gold pearl appeared the most balanced.
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| Figure 3.2.13 Week 8 (29/03/24) Flower & Pearl Variations. |
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We also decided not to give the big flower filaments since they made the kanzashi look silly.
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| Figure 3.2.14 Week 8 (29/03/24) With Filament VS Without Filament, Ying Ying. |
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4. FINAL OUTCOME
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| Figure 3.2.15 Week 8 (29/03/24) Final Outcome. |
3.3 FINAL OUTCOME
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| Figure 3.3.1 Week 8 (29/03/24) Zoom In & Zoom Out Photoshoot. |
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| Figure 3.3.1 Week 8 (29/03/24) Display Photoshoot. |
3.3 FINAL SUBMISSION
Figure 3.3.1 Week 8 (29/03/24) PTT.
Figure 3.3.2 Week 8 (29/03/24) Video Presentation.
4. Feedback
Week 6: Everything's alright, we can continue with our making our product.
Week 7: -
5. Reflection
1. Experience
It was exhausting doing these projects and a lot of times we found ourselves rushing to do this project without preparation. nonetheless, I gained valuable knowledge about Japanese culture and history, as well as experience in design, both digitally and physically.
I'm very thankful to most of my group for understanding and putting effort into communicating and clarifying their intent. Most of everyone has pulled their weight and worked hard on their part, some more than others. Overall, this project has provided valuable insights into the challenges of working in a diverse random group.
2. Observation
Being in a random group is not easy, In the beginning, we didn't have a clear objective or communication. Misunderstandings happen and most of us are more fluent in our mother tongue, so each of us needs to put effort into communicating with each other so our projects go smoothly and everyone knows what their part is.
3. Findings
I need to be a bit braver to engage in group discussions. Learning to form sentences to communicate better. To prepare before starting a projet, ensuring that I have a solid foundation I can base my ideas on.
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