VISUAL PROJECT DEFINITION
Slides
Four 11×17 prints
Create visual project definition using photos, diagrams, sketches, and other things.
- What is your project?
- What kind of program?
- How big?
- Where is it located?
- Who is it for?
INSPIRATION Wall
Create a physical inspiration board on your wall for different categories and start pasting items.
Presentation
Visual Project definition
Brain Outsource
Brainstorming session “WHY?:
We will have a brainstorming session for 20 minutes per person and explore “why?” part of the project. In the end, you will have a clearer idea of the mission of the project. Based on this, please put together a package for the research.
- Category A: Social Relevance / Social Impact
- Category B: Your own Point of View
- Category C: Project Mission
Individual Crits
Assignments
Discussion Notes (By Wednesday)
Post summary of the conversation. Based on the conversation make a list of research criteria for supporting your argument. The argument needs to be supported by journals, articles, numbers, and another source of knowledge in the world. Try making a list, and I will help you direct towards good books and articles.
Project Description (rewrite by Friday)
See example project descriptions:
https://www.archdaily.com/230533/house-na-sou-fujimoto-architects
http://cdn.big.dk/projects/laad/slides/project_sheet_laad.pdf?1527290606
https://www.dezeen.com/2017/12/21/vans-headquarters-rapt-studio-nods-to-california-street-culture/
3 Precedent Research (11×17” for each)
Find relevant projects that are related to your project. Do an analysis of why the project is successful and or unsuccessful. Develop an opportunity and challenges for your project.
-Design Story (11×17” for each)
Based on the brainstorm results, produce a series of research to answer “why” part of the project. Create a series of 11×17 sheets addressing A: Social relevance of the project, B: Your own point of view, and C: Mission of the project.
-Visual Project Definitions (4+ 11×17”) UPDATE
Diagrams, plans, sections, sketches, digital models, along with images to communicate your project. 4+ 11×17 sheets printed
Gate 1 review
This class has a series of gated reviews. If you don’t present deliverables, you will not be proceeding to the next steps. A 7-minute presentation pitch. Present your current state of the project. Try to think this as an elevator pitch. Get your audience excited and engaged.
-Designer 1 Sheet
-Design Firm Research
-3 Precedents
-Design Story
-Visual Project Definition