Author: Byron Chamorro (Page 1 of 2)
Understanding the Mayas and Their Footprints Through Semiotic Theories
For this project, I will focus on Mayan communication systems, which use symbols and complex designs, known as hieroglyphic writing; to examine how they used an abstract yet powerful and effective approach to create meanings and … Read More
Roland Barthes’ “Rhetoric of the Image“ essay from Image – Music – Text, Translated by Stephen Heath. Hill and Wang, 1977. (excerpt)
My understanding of this excerpt is that we as complex beings are able to communicate and easily encode and decode information in different … Read More
Questions / Prompts
- What is your opinion of Paul Rand’s view of the designer/client relationship?
- Is there a difference between “underground” and “mainstream” today?
- Provide a visual example and description of early avant-garde culture jamming.
- Provide a visual example and description of culture jamming today.
There is room for improvement in terms of posting my responses on time. I was able to stay on track during the first two or three weeks, but due to responsibilities and the fact that majority of the courses on my schedule are reading and … Read More
Questions / Prompts
- What stood out to you the most in this week’s readings?
- How do we change the commercial design field to include a diversity of voices and visions?
- What will the commercial design field and the study of design history look like in
For this project I will be focusing on Mayan communication systems, which use symbols and complex designs, known as hieroglyphic writing; to examine how they used an abstract yet powerful and effective system to create meanings and convey ideas. Nichely, I will focus on the … Read More
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Unshakable, Authentic, Daring Jessica Walsh
The following paper is an analysis of contemporary avant-garde through the works of designer Jessica Walsh. Additionally, it discusses the role and responsibilities of designers in social and political issues and how Walsh does it in a unique fashion. The … Read More
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