Timeline

The purpose of this project was to first get us to think critically about  two historical, designed artifacts through a comparative essay, then to get us to create a book design that would show and enhance the content. I compared Eric Gill's The Four Gospels and Hypnerotomachia Poliphili and argued that despite the large gap in the times of their publications, they had a similar impact on design.

image analysis

The purpose of this project was to utilize all of the design history knowledge attained throughout the semester, through the dissection and identification of a modern image. I took a Fleet Foxes album cover--using it as a base--and layered sheets of vellum on top, with each sheet identifying a different historical art or design movement. I wanted each section and movement to be isolated, but also be seen in context. If I were to redo this project, I would use a more transparent vellum so each layer could be seen, even at the first layer.

history of graphic design presentation

This assignment was to create a presentation over a certain aspect of design history, whether it be important people, typefaces, or movements. My presentation was over three important designers during similar timeframes. This not only helped us individually, but as also as a class listening to our peers presentations and creating a solid timeline of graphic design history.