This project consisted of composing multiple chapters of an information design system. The topic chosen for this system was the history of roller skates. After developing each chapter, I was able to translate the system into a 3D installation setting.
Typology
The very first chapter developed was a typology. It consisted of showing the progression of roller skates through time in a single timeline. The swirling line as part of the timeline conveys the flowlines and floating feel that one might feel when they are roller skating. Below are some of the initial sketches and iterations. Bellow on the right, is the final version.
initial sketch
initial iteration
close to final
Final Version
Object Translation
For the second chapter of this system, I explored various interpretations of the same visual. This exercise gave me a greater understanding of the power of visual vocabulary. First starting with the most literal and traditional image of my subject matter, I documented every iteration, and experimented with how much meaning I am able to convey in the most abstracted form.
one of the translations
one of the translations
one of the translations
initial version
Final Version
Abstraction
In this next chapter, I selected one image from the previous series of translations and modified it artistically on a canvas, creating two vector pieces. In addition, I searched for the most literal and traditional photograph of roller skates and modified its color range in order to create a large-scale art piece. These pieces still evoke meaning, despite their abstract manner.
vector line art
vector art
large abstract art
Information Design
The next chapter of this system was developing an information design piece. Similarly, to the typology piece, there is a main timeline in which the viewer follows the evolution of roller skates throughout the years. However, in addition to that, there are two more layers of information, in which the viewer learns about additional details such as technology and fashion trends from each time period, and about additional fun facts regarding roller skates.
initial version
initial version
initial version
Final Version
Sculpture
This piece consists of 3D iteration of my previous vector line art. This concept is quite similar to the abstraction and object translation phases. This iteration was an experimentation of line work and 3 dimensionality. One of its main purposes is to create visual interest in the installation.
Installation
Finally, I was able to piece all chapters together in order to create an installation about roller skates, with the title Rollin' Through Time. While navigating the space, the viewer is able to spin and interact with each chapter piece. All pieces are attached to the ceiling, in order to communicate playfulness and to connect back to the concept of floating while roller-skating. The glass box is where the sculpture would be placed.
