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Pattern Design: Maria Eckmann

I chose to analyze these two patterns. The one with the orange flower- like elements represents a more geometric pattern. The flower element that is repeated is made up of regular circles repeatedly circling another regular circle, which creates a … Continue reading

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Organic / Geometric, Abstraction / Representation: Maria Eckmann

I chose to analyze the Little Hope for the Hop logo. The before image features a geometric shape because it is an image of a flower or lily pad. This image is regularized and represents reality, therefore it is representational. … Continue reading

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Poster Remix Critique: Maria Eckmann

I chose the middle design poster to use for my final because it was the easiest to read and had the most eye pleasing design to me. I like how my eye goes directly to the X at the top right … Continue reading

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Figure/ Ground and Framing: Maria Eckmann

I chose to analyze this image of a face contracted out of words. I thought the figure ground of the white words against the black space highlighted the features of the face, like the lips, nose, and eyes. The negative space … Continue reading

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Point, Line, Plane, and Balance: Maria Eckmann

I chose to analyze this Criterion greeting card that I found through a link on the Resources section of the class blog. This image of a holiday card utilizes typography to create words hidden in a bunch of similar elements. … Continue reading

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