ILLUSIONIST
Possible outcome: 2D / 3D illusions
Immediate Ideas:
– Print fragmentation on translucency & layer
Found these on Pinterest as well, and I saw these illusions that used the directional switch of lines and fragmentation to create the typography. I also realised that there are many existing forms of 2D illusions that I could possibly use for this occupation. The use of illusions for this occupation kind of speaks for itself, and I love the simple but effective concept. Now the only problem is actually deciding on one, hmmm.
I was really excited to see how the fragmentation of the letters and layering would turn out. Unfortunately, it did not materialise because the different fragments may not meet nicely when put together, and it also looks flat when the different layers of transparency are just simply stacked together. Basically, it lacked dimension, so I tried creating my own illusion using the difference in line weights.
Looking closely at the work, one might not be able to see the illusion clearly, however –
if one were to look at it from a distance, the words become more obvious.
Sadly this illusion only worked on screen and really requires a lot of straining to be able to see it when printed. Looking at the lines reminds me of scanimation, which requires interaction from the viewer.
The initial design was made out of my first name – T I S Y A. The scanimation worked, although it was displaying my name backwards, and the letters weren’t as clear, but the shape could still be made out. The one thing that really bothered me was how the T and the I were so similarly shaped that it was quite difficult to differentiate both.
I decided to switch the initials to T W N G instead, and experimented with the spacing of the letters while still centralising them, but faced a major problem along the way. The original transparency couldn’t work on the new designs anymore, due to the difference in spacings between the lines of both the transparency and paper. It was difficult to get it, but with the help of an online tutorial and the genius of a friend, I finally managed to get it right!
