For the mapping project I created 5 different maps: Body Position map, Chelsea Genetics map, V and A map, Book Journey map, London map.
The main task is to connect these maps into an Atlas. I find this difficult since there is no connection at all between my maps. Therefore, my solution to this task is to present them in a self made portfolio: all the maps are presented in a way that you can easily see what they are about.
As for the London mapping project unfortunately I did not manage to go back and map more parts of the Thames. However, I discovered already many new things with the part I did of the Thames, therefore I am satisfied!
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Saturday, 7 January 2012
I walked from my house (elephant and castle) to the nearest riverside, which was London Bridge. It was really crowded in the morning and everyone was rushing to work, so it was quite difficult to get around. However, once I reached Thames Path I felt a sudden change of atmosphere, everything seemed much more relaxed and slow.
I walked from London Bridge to Tower Bridge, not a long distance, but somehow it took me more than one hour! The reason behind is because I made a lot of stops in order to look at things better. Therefore, I came up with the idea that I will map my journey by time instead of steps. In my map I will concentrate on showing what got my attention since I wanted to do a 'personal map' from the very beginning.
However, since the distance covered was not very big, I might go and walk more, if time permitted.
I walked from London Bridge to Tower Bridge, not a long distance, but somehow it took me more than one hour! The reason behind is because I made a lot of stops in order to look at things better. Therefore, I came up with the idea that I will map my journey by time instead of steps. In my map I will concentrate on showing what got my attention since I wanted to do a 'personal map' from the very beginning.
However, since the distance covered was not very big, I might go and walk more, if time permitted.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Thames Path is extremely long: 294km! I will select it down to London Central only.
I am going to measure by the time spent on each place and mark my footsteps.
I will start at a random point along the river and walk until I feel I've gathered
enough information for my personal map.
I am going to measure by the time spent on each place and mark my footsteps.
*All information on Thame's Path can be found at : http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/thamespath/index.asp?PageId=1
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Mapping of London
My idea for this project is to create a personal map of the Thame's Path.
I will choose a starting point far away from the centre and start walking towards the centre. The idea is to map my personal points of interests along this path, places that give me specific feelings. In addition to this, I will be mapping also communal areas where people gather to spend time together.
I think the result of this map will be quite abstract since it is a personal map that I do while walking, it will have specific meaning to me. However, it has to be clear enough to communicate to others what I found along Thames.
I will choose a starting point far away from the centre and start walking towards the centre. The idea is to map my personal points of interests along this path, places that give me specific feelings. In addition to this, I will be mapping also communal areas where people gather to spend time together.
I think the result of this map will be quite abstract since it is a personal map that I do while walking, it will have specific meaning to me. However, it has to be clear enough to communicate to others what I found along Thames.
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Dystopia
For the StoryBoard competition, my group got inspired by water, we wanted to design this whole new world where the structure is mostly made out of water, for example water walls.
It would be a flexible space with no barriers where you can walk through the walls and even swim to the ceiling. Therefore, the main idea was to create a 360° space, where every single angle would be used.
Unfortunately, we did not win since our story wasn't elaborated enough, we made the mistake of focusing too much on the structure that we lacked of a good story for the movie. Therefore, my group got to work with one of the winning groups and their idea is based on Dystopia.
"A society characterized by human misery, as squalor, oppression,disease, and overcrowding." - Dictionary.com
It is a really nice design idea, there is a lot that can be developed from it. Plus, I like the fact that we are in a bigger group, because I believe more people equals to more creative idea.
In the group each person has different tasks, therefore, we will be all working on separate parts of the project, however all these pieces will eventually come together. I have to design the Tower Pods Exterior and I am quite excited on how this whole project will turn out!
It would be a flexible space with no barriers where you can walk through the walls and even swim to the ceiling. Therefore, the main idea was to create a 360° space, where every single angle would be used.
Unfortunately, we did not win since our story wasn't elaborated enough, we made the mistake of focusing too much on the structure that we lacked of a good story for the movie. Therefore, my group got to work with one of the winning groups and their idea is based on Dystopia.
"A society characterized by human misery, as squalor, oppression,disease, and overcrowding." - Dictionary.com
It is a really nice design idea, there is a lot that can be developed from it. Plus, I like the fact that we are in a bigger group, because I believe more people equals to more creative idea.
In the group each person has different tasks, therefore, we will be all working on separate parts of the project, however all these pieces will eventually come together. I have to design the Tower Pods Exterior and I am quite excited on how this whole project will turn out!
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
New Journey...
It's been two weeks since Uni started and the journey in becoming an interior designer is revealing to be more challenging and interesting than ever.
I've learned various skills in the past two weeks, from mapping to orthographic drawings; creative and technical skills.
However, the most interesting fact that I've learned is the discovery of the initial process of designing a space. I've never paid attention before to the fact that any space, before becoming real, are drawn out on paper by designers and architects millimeter by millimeter. Everything has a function and purpose.
This is a very simple fact that people might usually ignore, we don't perceive the space in its minimal details, which is a shame because if only we look closely and observe, the space around us has so many amazing details to offer!
Now that I've discovered this, I always walk around looking for interesting and bizarre details of spaces that I've ignored previously.
I've learned various skills in the past two weeks, from mapping to orthographic drawings; creative and technical skills.
However, the most interesting fact that I've learned is the discovery of the initial process of designing a space. I've never paid attention before to the fact that any space, before becoming real, are drawn out on paper by designers and architects millimeter by millimeter. Everything has a function and purpose.
This is a very simple fact that people might usually ignore, we don't perceive the space in its minimal details, which is a shame because if only we look closely and observe, the space around us has so many amazing details to offer!
Now that I've discovered this, I always walk around looking for interesting and bizarre details of spaces that I've ignored previously.
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