Author Archives: Rafael Lopez

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This was part of a project I had for Type& Media COMD 1167. It was an interactive magazine, an e-pub. I constructed this typographic image of a tattoo machine. It was my first time making an illustration out of type. … Continue reading →

I am most interested in seeing ENERGIZING THE EVERYDAY: GIFTS FROM THE GEORGE R. KRAVIS II COLLECTION at Copper Hewitt. My interest stems from being a big television and radio buff as well and my fascination with history. It also seems like … Continue reading →

https://www.staplepigeon.com/ https://www.ideo.com/locations/new-york http://redrockettattoo.com/artist/adam-hays/ I would like to work for staple because I’m into street wear. I saw a video on the founder of the company and I liked his story. Ideo is a design firm that designs a wide range … Continue reading →

These are four companies I would love to work for. The WWE because I will always have a place in my heart for pro wrestling it was such a big part of my childhood. Adidas because I’m a sneaker head … Continue reading →

I attend the Open Lab seminar that was held on May 5th. The key thing I learned was organization. Although my e portfolio isn’t very organize its by the design. At the seminar the instructors stated that the format I … Continue reading →

Dustin Cohen is a photographer and  film marker. Dustin came to New York in the mid 2000s possible in the early 2000s from the west coast i believe from santa barbara. Dustin started as an intern at Rolling Stone magazine. … Continue reading →

This project explored value and tonal progression. The first part of the assignment was to create four value scales using four different mediums. Pencil, magazine, paint, and pen which value was conveyed through texture. Each value scale had to include nine … Continue reading →

Our first project had us explore the figure ground relationship. Creating two compositions which consist of two example that utilize the figure ground relationship. Once the example were created a pattern. Creating a pattern open the opportunity to explore a … Continue reading →

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/03/09/arts/design/cooper-hewitt-design-beauty.html?ref=arts Seven Ways of SeeingBeauty in Design By DANIEL McDERMON MARCH 8, 2016   This article explores a very interesting concept. Beauty through design. It goes about it by breaking down the way one can see beauty in design in 7 … Continue reading →