Episode 6. Design Basics
Design is anything but basic. There is so much more to Design than flyers and brochures, photoshopping images or product packaging. Design is an experience.
In this episode, Huy addresses some burning questions about being a conscious designer in the new age, and what it means to design for good and to design for diversity.
“Be well, do good work and keep in touch.” - Garrison Keillor
Huy is a professional graphic designer with a genuine passion for Design as Art and Experience Design. Below he shares some of his best personal and professional creative projects to give you an insight into the design principles and process he employs to create a good design, and what inspires him to be a better designer.
“I want to design to be a better person.” - Huy Nguyen
Design case studies
Antidote Exhibition design
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Exercise - Inspired Design
Think of a topic or issue that you feel passionate about, or something that you or someone you know experienced that inspired you. Write down all your thoughts and feelings, no matter if it seems weird or out of the box. Do some research, read books and magazines, or go online to find inspiration. Look for visual images that you like or want to create, and have a go at making your own design.
You can design anything using whatever you get your hands on – pen and paper or an app on your computer or smartphone – you can even create a new designs from bits and pieces of random objects. Just go with it and get creative!
Share Your Art
Once you’ve completed the exercise or if you just have something cool to show us, take photos, videos or scans of your journal or work in progress and share it via social media. Make sure you tag us @lostinbookssydney or use the hashtag #TofPArtStudio so we can see it.
You can also submit your artwork by emailing to art@lostinbooks.com.au to receive feedback from our artists Huy and Lili, and for a chance to be featured in our online Art gallery.
OPEN STUDIO
Cost: $100 per student/term | Location: Lost In Books, 2/4o Harris St, Fairfield, NSW 2165
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Our TABLE OF PLENTY open access studio creates an encouraging, open and safe environment where individuals can gain a sense of agency through creativity and art with the intent to unify and strengthen the already strong ties within our community. We look forward to welcoming our participants!
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