ROOMBA
PROJECT #1
ROOMBA
PROJECT #1
Period one had collectively decided to model a Roomba - a cleaning machine capable of vacuuming and navigation - and to take that base model and use our own interpretations and opinions to redesign it, adding our own features.
Minimized construct with the perfect ratio of information and empty space.
Start Button - Large, apparent, and high-quality + durable. Touch-sensitive with an outer ring of illumination for clarity.
ROOMBA Logo - Sleek, noticeable, and a pioneer of Roomba marketing.
BATTERY + - 3, high-quality premium LEDs that coorespond to increments of battery charge. Blinks indicate cycles such as charging, dead, or needing power. Designed to contrast environmental conditions.
Advanced support in the center surrounded by high-quality filtration systems with state-of-the-art 360-WHEELS technology.
FILTRATION - Minimalistic in nature, but extremely efficient in functionality. Multi-staged filtration that chronologically breaks down debris and any dirt/impurities in the surface being cleaned.
360-WHEELS - Robust and made to last, these systems physically adhese the system to the ground creating a suction, and then once the suction has been established, the device is able to move with precision.
360-Cameras designed to improve pathfinding and ultimately aid navigation in a wide variety of households + prevent inefficient bumps into objects. Shock-absorbing bumper with increased sensory input to help prevent repitive bumps.
360-CAMERAS - Slightly indented, these cameras help provide an internal 360-view to predict pathfinding and to help prevent any incorrect course adjustments. Additionally, they help to route the ROOMBA without needing to bump into things - increasing the functionality of the device.
BUMPER - Designed to be a last line of defense, this bumper helps provide a form of protection IF the ROOMBA runs into something.
YEARBOOK PROJECT
PROJECT #2
For this project, I made a yearbook in photoshop that catered to the requirements of my school. In attempts of really conveying the theme of "building our future" & our own schools rep, I wanted to really focus on a consistent theme revolving around a Cougar (our school's animal) and buildings and modern architecture - conveying that physical aspect of building our future.
Wanting to really further convey that topic of "building our future", characters of the abbreviation "EVHS" were intentionally manipulated to include things like cranes, bricks, and the "I" like structure for iron.
Wanting to really promote school-identity, the presence of the Cougar needed to be the largest aspect of the year-book cover - being the main focus of attention.
Using varying paint-brush opacities, and layering techniques, I was able to use color to add some vibrance to the cougar, and help add detail and prioritize different elements - such as the eyes.
Using layering and masking techniques, I designed the background to involve buildings and construction-orientated machineryh to help illustrate "building" our future.
THE BACK
The title on the back -- "ROAR" -- is intentionally designed to be bold and an important part of this yearbook. Additionally, the usage of scaffolding once again helps to reunite the viewer with this overarching theme of building our future.
The mountains, symbolic of achievements and height, is intentionally layered with a blueprint-like texture - adding to that sense of construction and planning.
The helicopter here, placed above the A and being attached, is once again an attempt of leveraging symbolism to portray that universal theme of building our future.
HYBRID ANIMALS
PROJECT #3
After developing our abilities and skills throughout the year, one of our final Photoshop assignments was leveraging Clone Stamping + other photoshop tools to merge animals and create a singular animal composed of two different ones.
Red Fox + Hamster
Made using layering and Google Images, masking/layering, built-in photoshop features.
The main difficulty with this one was getting the color-grading to match on both animals - which involved some corrections/adjustments in saturation and contrast + some modifications to brightness.
Another challenge finding an image that had comparable photo quality, as upscaling from a lower resolution often led to a product with inferior quality.
Eagle + Turtle
Made using layering and Google Images, masking/layering, built-in photoshop features.
When making this blend of animals, it was very challenging getting the two to transition - as an Eagle and a Turtle, are two very conflicting animals.
The beak was able to flow in pretty well, given some adjustments to reach and feathering. The wings took much longer, however, and perspective was important too.
VIDEOS
REFLECTION AND CRITIQUE
This reflection video primarily focuses on this semester, however, it does encompass themes and concepts native to the first semester.
Designed and made via Premiere Pro, utilizes material made in both the first and second semester.
Semester 2 was definitely a blast - I loved learning about 3D design and look forward to doing more in the future.
In my critique video, I talked in vivid detail about my top 3 designs - the roomba, the hybrid animals, and my yearbook cover. My thoughts and perspectives on these projects are included - and I dive into why they mattered and some of my techniques as well as what I woulkd approve. These skills all unite to help build the foundation of my abilities, so via this critique, I can refine my abilities and continue to improve for future projects.