Blog #1

1. I learned a lot from this project. The first being that are many different ways that you can portray a single subject. For example, the spider in my story is portrayed as both a circle and a pentagon. The second thing I have learned was the rule of thirds. With the use of the rule of thirds, you are able to space out things to create a focal point. 

2. For me, the easiest part of this project was being able to use the different gestalt principles. I liked being able to take the principle and turn it into a story that can be told through shapes. 

3. The most challenging part of this project was being able to create a focal point while also keeping the theme. Sometimes, an idea I had for a frame either did not align with a principle or I wasn’t able to create a focal point that fits with both the story and principle. 

4. One way my submission could have been improved is by simplifying my frames. In order to keep up with the story and principles, I often added additional shapes to my frames to ensure that both concepts were present.

5. One way this project could be improved is by assigning each frame with a principle. For example, frame one would have to follow the proximity principle, frame two would have to follow the continuity principle, and so on. 

6. I can take my knowledge of the rule of thirds with me to my next project. By understanding spacing, I am able to create a more coherent design.

1. This article by Smashing Magazine provided great examples and definitions of the different gestalt principles. I was able to use this article to help create my ideas for my frames. https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2014/03/design-principles-visual-perception-and-the-principles-of-gestalt/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20SmashingMagazine%20%28Smashing%20Magazine%29