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DES 150 Digital Media Design I/Final Project

University of Illinois at ChicagoCollege of Architecture, Design, and the ArtsSchool of Design

DES 150Digital Media Design I

Generative & Interactive Systems

In both cases, the designer sets variables and parameters that shape iterations (possibilities).

Deciding what those variables and parameters are, then selecting, and possibly modifying,

which iterations will produce an effective artifact or series are the significant design decisions.

This concept applies to all forms of procedural thinking and iterative processes—whether or not

computers or software are involved.

UIC / School of Design DES 150 / Digital Media Design I

“In this capacity, the designer is no longer making choices about a single, final object but creating

a matrix encompassing an entire population of possible designs. This is a move from thinking

about an object to thinking about a field of infinite options. This involves searching for and exploring

a population of designs that meet certain requirements, behave in particular ways, or fit the

desires of the designer.”

Form + Code (Parametrize), Casey Reas & Chandler Williams


Generative Design

Parameters and variable that define the visual possibilities of a system through iteration;

selecting and producing a meaningful artifact or series from those iterations.

Interaction Design

Parameters for viewer-participant input and visual feedback that allows “drawing” of iterations;



Assignment 04: Generative/Interactive Poster Series

problem: Create a successive series of 3 posters that together visually demonstrate a behavior or

movement concept from the provided list. Use any combination of line, dot, geometric forms,

or letter forms. The series should demonstrate a clear grid and successive structure. May include

black, white, grey, and one color. Each poster has a trim size of 18” x 18”

Begin with a 9 x 9 grid.

note: You do not need to fill each position on the grid in order to articulate the grid.

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Behavior & Movement Concepts: Grow / Shrink, Expand / Contract, Advance / Recede,

Float / Drop, Cluster / Scatter, Accumulate / Disperse, Drift, Flow, Decay, Mutate, Zoom, Spin.


Successive Series


The series creates a successive relationship. Shared visual elements unite them.

Each change to an element happens successively. It is a gradation of compositions.

All compositions must:

_ stand on their own as well composed (rhythm, tension, & balance)

_ share a distinct visual language (the elements you used)

_ create a sense of rhythm (use extra space to create pace, not fill it up)


Rhythm Tension Balance


Frider Nake, 1965


Hartmut Bohn


Frances Hewitt, 1967–68


Hans Neuburg, 1965


Bridget Riley


Anni Albers


Victor Vasarley


Dieter Roth


Max Bill


Mathis Goeritz


Hansjörg Mayer


Manfred Mohr


Josef Albers


Andreas Gottschalk


Variables

Conditionals (if/then)

Loops

Nested Loops

Graphic Primitives

(line, ellipse, rectangle, triangle...)

Vector Shapes (svg file)

random

mouseX, mouseY,

dist

gradation (position & size)

mousePressed

color & transparency (alhpa)

PShape

modulo*


Generative Design

Parameters and variable that define the visual possibilities of a system through iteration;


Interaction Design

Parameters for viewer-participant input and visual feedback that allows “drawing” of iterations;



Behaviors

Grow / Shrink

Expand / Contract

Advance / Recede

Float / Drop

Cluster / Scatter

Accumulate / Disperse

Drift

Flow

Decay

Mutate

Zoom

Spin

Materials

lines

ellipses/circles

recetangles/squares

triangles

letters


Slightly different rules may apply.

Examples


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