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Is This a Safe Space?
As an only child, I had an active imagination. Whenever I would play with Barbie dolls, I imagined them being able to talk. When playing dress-up I pictured myself as a real-life princess. Then, imagination was my gateway to fun, exciting playful times. My imagination consisted of my favorite movies, shows, and impossible ideas. As…
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Unironic Masterpieces
Within my room, organization is prevalent. Every item has a designated storage unit, or position, for decorative purposes. Reflecting on the design concepts I’ve reviewed, ideas about minimalism, rhythm, color, typography, and dominance resonated most with me. Taking advantage of my semi-cluttered room, I had access to an array of objects that consist of the…
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The Vignelli Code
When creating the 2008 map of the NYC subway system, Vignelli kept his principles about design in mind. According to Vignelli, semantics refers to the designer understanding the subject and how to relay this to the consumer. As an artist, Vignelli resonated with how essential it was to create captivating designs. To not only draw…
Spring Therapy
Allisya Smith
