Environment design

I missed the first three weeks of class because of my visa

Week 4

Class Summary and Reflection

This week's task is to draw the front views of 12 buildings based on the reference images we find. Then, we need to select 6 of those photos and create two-point perspective drawings from them.

Week 5

Class Summary and Reflection

In class, we completed the homework from the previous lesson: drawing twelve perspective views and finishing the outlines. After the teacher reviewed our pencil sketches, we went over them with ink and added some details to make the drawings look more complete. At the end of the class, the teacher also asked us why we chose this major, and our classmates' answers were all very interesting. The teacher assigned next week's homework: to collect as many movie or magazine photos as possible (including architectural elements), at least 20 images. Based on these photos, we need to create ten abstract paintings that also reflect design concepts.

Week 6

Class Summary and Reflection

In the previous class, some students, including myself, did not complete the presentation. This class, the teacher asked all students to finish their spatial design presentations.

Week 7

In class, the teacher checked the ten sketches each of us had drawn. Many of us, including me, didn't pass. The teacher asked us to take them back and redraw them. He emphasized again that we should create a new drawing by combining elements from future city images, rather than directly copying from them. I reconsidered and redrew mine. Towards the end of the class, the teacher also showed us how to use Photoshop and some basic operations, which was quite interesting.

Week 9

Class Summary and Reflection

This week, our teacher assigned us the task of combining ten design elements that we individually found into one large piece, with the theme being "Future City." We are required to incorporate these elements into a cohesive visual representation, creating a futuristic cityscape. This task challenges us not only to be creative but also to think about how to organically combine different elements into a harmonious and visually striking whole that conveys a sense of future technology and innovation.

Week 10

Class Summary and Reflection

In this lesson, the teacher provided detailed feedback on the shortcomings of our PowerPoint presentation and offered constructive suggestions for improvement. The teacher carefully reviewed each section of our PPT, pointing out areas where the content could be more structured, visually appealing, or better aligned with the project goals. Additionally, the teacher took the time to check our draft progress, ensuring that we were on the right track and providing guidance on how to refine and enhance our work. This session was incredibly helpful in identifying weaknesses and setting clear directions for the next steps in our project.

Week 11

Class Summary and Reflection

We began creating the interior designs and focused on adding detailed elements to bring the space to life. The process involved translating our ideas into visual representations that showcased the functionality and aesthetic of the interior.

First, we outlined the layout of the space, carefully planning the placement of key features such as furniture, lighting, and pathways.

Next, we added detailed elements to enhance the overall look and feel of the interior. This included selecting appropriate textures, colors, and materials for surfaces.

Additionally, we paid close attention to smaller details that would enhance the user experience.These additions not only improved the functionality of the space but also made it more inviting and visually engaging.

Week 13

Class Summary and Reflection

After days of planning and refinement, the indoor and outdoor rough drafts are done. They're on the drawing table corner. Although sketchy, they show the general look of the final work.

The creation must go on. I lay a new paper on the board and start redrafting. With the previous drafts as a base, I draw more confidently, making the vague images clearer from the main structure to details.

After redrafting, it's time for inking. Turning imagination into reality.