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Assignment 1 Therapeutic Graphics: Research
In our first class, we received out brief: Create something that would fit on the glass window of the hospital and consider its relationship with the viewer, that’s what we would tasked to do. During the field trip to the hospital, here are the things I noticed about the space we were supposed to design for.
The space was airy and Read more →Visual Communication I: Project 1 (Research-2)
Based on the second critique, I made a few edits to my design. Instead of using earthy colours, I limited the colours to cool colours, which would be very easily associated with water, a straightforward symbol for calm and tranquillity.
With these designs, I decided to take it to the next level by playing with the transparent material. I made incisions into many Read more →
viscomm | scanning process
SALT SCANNER 9000 I mean I tried to use the salt to create the effect of pollen but I didn’t really think about how the idea of salt could kill a plant would be conflicting. Now I know. But also the effect was kinda cool so hey why not.
Project 1 (2)
A Second Trip to Ng Teck Fong Hospital
After the one week was gone, I still haven’t had any ideas came out so I decided to go the hospital for second time with Siqi. We chose to go there between 1800 to 1900 to do another observation. It is because we not only can see the lights went through the window at Read more →
Therapeutic Graphics- Research & Inspirations
Chosen Theme: Nature (Flora)
I’ll be adding any additional material (in this post) that I’ve found pertaining to art in hospitals, therapeutic graphics as well as various artist references that have helped me to shape my ideas.
Art in Hospitals
The three artworks above make use of bright and vibrant colours in the design. The shapes used are simple and can Read more →
01 / therapeutic graphics: process 2
After the first task, I decided to focus on the themes/subjects of local flavour and animals, and came up with an idea to merge them together.
People tend to find comfort in familiarity. Even though we may find the common daily scenes of the Singapore neighbourhood extremely ordinary and nothing out of the special – like HDB void decks, wet marketplaces, Read more →
Project 1 - Project presentation
Moodboard
Tittle: Wings of Hope
Knowing that Ng Teng Feng hospital is design to give patient the benefit (perk) of having outdoor view of nature, so I want to keep that aspect hence I decided to create artwork that doesn’t block the entire window. So working towards the aspect of nature, I will use flowers & cloud & environment. Knowing the environment Read more →
Project 1 "Therapeutic Graphics" - Further Exploration and Final
After getting feedback from the class, I decided to do more research on the kinds of landscapes that could inspire me to create new forms of therapeutic art.
I turned to Japanese woodblock prints, both traditional (e.g. Hokusai) and modern as I felt that the clean shapes and natural forms depicted in the prints suited the style of my work.
Project 1 "Therapeutic Graphics" - Initial Colour and Composition
After the initial experimentation with abstract compositions, I was dissatisfied with what I came up with and hence decided to branch into more narrative-based compositions.
I came up with a basic composition of a character within an imaginary landscape to create a dreamy atmosphere that the viewer could immerse within. To frame the image, I used the idea of a window-within-a-window by Read more →
Therapeutic Graphics- Observations & Explorations
Task 1
Site Visit and Key Observations
Location: Link Bridge connecting Tower A and B of Ng Teng Fong Hospital
Demographic: Patients (i.e. wheelchair bound), staff (doctors, nurses, etc), the elderly (high percentage) and children
Traffic flow: Differs with time. Increases during times such as lunch hour. Generally, the walking speed of those who take the travelator is much slower than those who choose Read more →