- What did you learn?
I learned how to use shapes to conceptualize words. It made me use deeper thought to create the rhyme using only black and white.
- What was easy?
It was easy to use figma in order to create forms out of shapes. It was easy to conceptualize the poem using only shapes to create a story.
- What was challenging?
It was hard to creatively design the rhyme without being literal, while trying to use the gestalt concepts. I found it challenging to add depth while only using black and white. Using only the gestalt concepts was difficult because they are very uniform.
- How could your submission be improved?
My submission could have been improved by trying to conceptualize the rhyme less literally. I had a hard time thinking of creative ways to convey the story that weren’t using literal shapes stated.
- How could I improve the assignment for the next class?
The next assignment I will improve my submission by potentially scrapping my design if I am unsatisfied with it. I had spent so much time designing these frames for the story, only to be unsatisfied with the product, leaving me with no time to redo it.
- How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I will use the black and white color scheme in future concepts to make the work really stand out. I find this project gave a deeper understanding of how to use figma.
- How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
Professor Dunkle going over our projects helped me realize how unsatisfied I was with my project. I realized I had created my frames too centered and uniform which didn’t draw the eye across the work. It inspired me to redo my project although I did not have time, so I tried to rearrange the shapes in my frames which helped slightly.