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brb…
This blog is on slight hiatus, while deciding where to go from here, as the initial (largely undisclosed) aim doesn’t not quite correspond with reality.
See you in a bit.
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a Typography Project
Another early task we got was to:
- Wander out into the city with surrounding area and photograph “unintended” letters, A-Z
- Choose a favourite photograph
- Make a Font based on your favourite photograph.
You can check my presentation on issuu or download it directly (pdf).
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a light drop
The second brief we got was to “design a ‘container’ that protects the given article from accidental breakage whilst being an attractive piece of point-of-sale packaging”. The article was a light bulb. The packaging was to be made out of a limited amount of white card only.
The packaging was assessed on visual appeal, how easy it was to open, and its “indestructibility”. The indestructibility was “measured” by first dropping the package from a table, then by being “kicked” by a shoe on a rod (which my package couldn’t handle, as I hadn’t expected it being hit by pointy objects), and lastly by getting a few hundred grams iron weight dropped onto it.
Many lightbulbs were killed during the production.
Sketches and some model photos below.
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It’s not much, but it’s a start…
We have been in uni for about a month now, and it’s about time i update this blog with a few projects, starting off with the first brief we got.
Flight of the Pheonix
Right at the start of the course, we were set to compete in groups of ~4, and asked to make a vehicle that travels as far as possible. It should transport four 1:72 action RAF figures, and be powered by one 12mmx200mm elastic band. The vehicle would have a 2mx1m start zone, and would not be allowed to leave anything behind. The competition would be held at the beach on hard wet sand.
After some brainstorming, my group and I set off with a helium balloon idea. In the end (about the day before the competition) we scrapped that idea however and made a car instead, to ensure that we had something working. Photo below.
We didn’t win, but we did decent. We have gotten another take on making a vehicle however, so stay tuned.
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Arrived in England…
The 10th of September I grabbed my bags and took a flight to Newcastle upon Tyne in England. It’s now been a few weeks and I thought I’d share some of my experiences of the move.
- Bank accounts can be a hassle if you’re new to the UK. Some banks charge international students a monthly fee, some offer only very very basic features, while others might be a bit more lenient. Personally, I went with Lloydstsb, as they were convenient and also gave me a visa debit card.
- If you are moving into an apartment that you haven’t actually seen, then try to move in while stores are open. It’s also a good idea to check where nearby superstores might be, as you might find that you have to e.g. get covers and duvets to sleep comfortably. Wilkinson is a good cheap store for pretty much anything. (they also have uk->european power adapters). Argos is very nice as well.
- Mobile Contracts – There are lots of providers, all with slightly different terms and benefits. Note that some deals you might only get by actually phoning the companies. I found a good deal on www.hotukdeals.com.
Also, some photos from the flight and from Newcastle below:
Petopia
The result from a project looking possibilities 50years into the future.
petopia