Design Principles - Project 1: Self-Portrait


27/9/2021 - 11/10/2021 / Week 5 - Week 7

Lim Wei Xian / 0342559
Design Principles/ Bachelor of Mass Communication (HONS) (Advertising and Brand Management)
Project 1: Self-Portrait

INSTRUCTIONS

Create a self-portrait of yourself by applying the various principles that you had learnt through these weeks.

PROGRESS


Research and Inspiration

Through some research of digital self-portraits on Pinterest and the internet, I narrowed down to 3 main inspirations that I could potentially do. Below will be the ones that I've shortlisted


Figure 1.1 Portrait of Nick Cave by Howard Arkley


Figure 1.2 Pop Art style of a portrait of a man


Figure 1.3 Digital collage

After consultation with Ms Noranis, both of us agreed on taking the Digital Collage as the inspiration as it is a good starting point, as well as the most doable one.


The Main Idea

For my self-portrait work, I would focus on doing a digital collage. The visuals that will be presented will be things that I like, or the places that I would like to visit. Even with that being said, I made some improvisations regarding what I put in for my digital collage as I continued to edit my work.


Portrait



Figure 2.1 Self-portrait of myself

Here is the photo that I've decided to work on for this assignment. Through the inspirations from Pinterest and the internet, I felt like this portrait of mine will work with my idea.


Progress (Digital Collage)



Figure 2.2 Removing the background


Figure 2.3 Adding the Grand Canyon on top of me 


Figure 2.4 Removing the background of the cat


Figure 2.5 Progression check for Week 6


I showed Ms. Noranis my progress for the self-portrait. She mentioned that I'm on the right track, but the photo of the Grand Canyon looks awkward. I went back to Adobe Photoshop and this is where my slight change of plans started. 



Figure 2.6 Changing my portrait to black and white


Figure 2.7 Creating a clipping mask for the fishes on top of my head to 'swirl' around


Figure 2.8 Self-portrait (Before Feedback)

After one final feedback session with Ms Noranis, she said that everything is good, but the black and white contrast of my portrait can be a little stronger. I made the necessary changes and below will be my final self-portrait work.


Final Project 1: Self-portrait


Design rationale:

Essentially, I wanted this self-portrait to showcase my passion for animals and who I am as a person.

- The collage that was placed are some of my favourite animals 
- Cat: A neighbourhood cat around my area that loves to play
- Dog: My pet puppy that unfortunately passed away due to a virus
- Fish: Always admire the colours of a goldfish
- Parrot: A pet that I hope to take care one day


Figure 2.9 Final Project 1: Self-portrait



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