Project #1
100 Graphic Design Problems

Choose a subject to visually interpret one hundred different solutions. As you work, carefully consider the language of graphic design and the various principles, including cropping, touching, overlapping and intersection of forms, negative and positive relationships, composition, texture, scale, framal reference, illusionary space and color.

Analysis: In the professional world of graphic design, challenging problems often call for unique imagery.  The problem of 100 Graphic Desin problems encourages playing, risk taking, and experimentation.  At the same time, the problem teaches endurance and resourcefulness.  The requirement of trying to find many preliminary ideas can be exhausting.  This is the critical point in the assignment, when attention tends to wander and impatience begins to set in.  By simply completing this demanding assignment, the designer begins to believe in his or her own possibilities.

Consider all techniques and approaches in solving this problem.  There are no limitations on the use of color or media.

Concentrate on editing, especially self editing is a critical skill that requires an inner sense of understanding of what attracts one's own attention (the most obvious barometer for assessing impacts on viewer's attentions) while keeping in mind the precise intent of the problem.  Good editing skill reinforce good problem-solving skills, and vice versa.

Conceptual Process ( each step will be further discussed with explicit instruction)

Step 1: Research and Define the Problem

Step 2: Preliminary solutions (Thumbnails)

Step3: Roughs

Step4: Comps

Step 5: Final Design