- What did you learn?
I learned about the many different Gestalt principles and how they affect designs and our placement of certain objects within them.
2. What was easy?
I found that creating the descriptions for each frame was fairly simple because it was easy to explain each design and its significance.
3. What was challenging?
I found it challenging to incorporate the Gestalt principles while telling a story with each line from the nursery rhyme I selected, which in this case was “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
4. How could your submission be improved?
My submission could be improved by incorporating more than two to three Gestalt principles in each frame. I could challenge myself to find four or more Gestalt principles to demonstrate instead.
5. How could I improve the assignment for next class?
The professor could improve the assignment for next class by combining their list of the six main Gestalt principles and the other Gestalt principles from the readings.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I might apply my knowledge in future assignments by being aware of how Gestalt principles affect my designs and how I can use them to relect them in my work. As for future work scenarios, I can apply my knowledge when explaining my designs to my boss and can state how I applied Gestalt principles to my work.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire you?
A specific reading inspired me by reminding me of the importance of sketching. It was entitled “The Importance of Sketching in Creating a Successful Design Work” by Kerby Rosanes and it talked about how great ideas often come from rough sketches. I agree with this statement because scribbling and doodling can sometimes bring out the best creativity.
*Please note that I did not have black foam core available, so I had to improvise with the materials I had and used black construction paper to make the background.