Project 1: Self-Expression through Object ‘REPRESENTING ME’

Introduction
The Ice breaking design project introduces basic understanding of the design processes and approaches in generating ideas, formulating conceptual narratives, developing design and translating it into form design.

The purpose of the project is for students to unravel their creative side and inner self through various mode of communication or art form. Student as designers will generate ideas from selfidentity through personal interests, preferences, attitude and personality. These ideas and qualities will later on applied to any three dimensional form (as an artwork or sculpture, mask & other means). Representation of self must only be interpreted in abstract form where in it requires rigorous design thinking and highest form of creatively representing yourself.

The final outcome of the project is open to any possibilities, meaning you are free to explore form, materials (prescribe) and technique as long as it shows the creative and personal identity and is well explained in the design narrative.

Objectives:
1. To explore different possibilities of generating ideas thorough rigorous design processes.
2. To explore various approaches in translating ideas and abstracting translation and interpretation.
3. To explore varied forms of artwork in communication and expression of self and its sense.
4. To enhance ability not only in sketching but in crafting three dimensional design or art form.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Generate design concept/idea and translate into simple (architectural or creative) design,
2. Generate design through the process of sketching and model- making.
3. Prepare and enhance student’s verbal communication and presentation skills. Project 1 is to be presented to tutor and assigned lecturers.

Design process

Final Design

 Reflection:
1. Able to put theories into practice.
2. Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively.
3. Manage one self and be self-reliant.