Grady Forsyth

Specifications and Constraints for Visual Board

March 22, 2023

Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints 2023

Understanding specifications and constraints is an important part of the design process for any endeavor. My project is a hanging visual display (projector screen) in a minimalist aesthetic. I have identified 5 specifications and 5 constraints for my work. Specifications: Adhere to my Aesthetic As mentioned above, the aesthetic I’ve chosen is minimalism. For my…

Alternative Aesthetics: Art Deco and Industrialism

March 15, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

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The structure I’m creating for my final design isn’t necessarily greatly affected by a shift in aesthetic. For reference, I’m creating a hanging screen installation for visuals I create. The aesthetic I’ve chosen is minimalism and I plan to continue with that design choice despite this week’s exploration exercise. That being said, I’ve really enjoyed…

Alternate Aesthetics: Art Deco & Industrialism

March 15, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 7: Main project aesthetics – plans and alternatives

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The structure I’m creating for my final design isn’t necessarily greatly affected by a shift in aesthetic. For reference, I’m creating a hanging screen installation for visuals I create. The aesthetic I’ve chosen is minimalism and I plan to continue with that design choice despite this week’s exploration exercise. That being said, I’ve really enjoyed…

Aesthetic and Project Plan: Minimalist Visuals Installation

March 8, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023

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As a visual artist and filmmaker, I’ve always had the desire to create a largish installation of some sort. I’ve thought of ways to display video works on a larger scale than just a computer or phone screen. I’ve been fascinated by large led screens like the ones in Times Square or even the CASE…

Storm Thorgerson – Designer Admiration

March 1, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 5: What designer do you admire? 2023

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A designer that I admire is Storm Thorgerson. Storm was an English graphic designer and video director known for his famous designs created for Pink Floyd and other major artists of the time. He was also the co-founder of design studio Hipgnosis. It was here where he created many iconic album covers. Here are some…

Indoor Planter with 35mm Photo Collage

February 22, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 4: Upcycle Design Report 2023

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After a month’s time, which included ideation, sketching, collection, and fabrication, my upcycling final product is complete. My design is a double-decker plant potter that conforms to the 35mm photo collage aesthetic. Inspiration My journey began with the exploration of a specific aesthetic. For this I chose, what I deemed, the “BRTHR aesthetic”. BRTHR is…

Upcycling Progress Report – Collage Planter

February 14, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023

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My upcycling project is coming along nicely as I enter into the second week of designing. I’m building a two layered indoor planter. The aesthetic I’m using is the 35mm film aesthetic I discussed in my previous post. At this point in time I’d say I’m about halfway done with my project. To start out,…

Upcycling Aesthetic – 35mm Film Collage with Planters

February 7, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 2: What is your Upcycling project aesthetic and why? 2023

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The aesthetic I decided on for my project is the 35mm film collage aesthetic. This aesthetic falls under the general umbrella of “collage”, but has unique elements. Mainly, that the collage is entirely made out of 35mm film. Sarah Goodman – 35mm Film Collage – Tip London Event (2018) *Link inactive There are other elements…

Aesthetic Exploration- BRTHR

February 1, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023

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BRTHR is a duo of filmmakers, Kyle Wightman, and Alex Lee. The origins of the duo, and subsequent aesthetic, came about in 2013 when the two released their first video, “Tokyo Slow-Mode”. Now based in Tokyo and New York, BRTHR continually pushes the possibilities of video editing and has a fully realized aesthetic that is…