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Responsive Design Exploration: Reimagining Web Interaction

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  This project, born from my "Graphic Design History II" course at Art Center, explores the evolution of design in the digital age through the lens of Barry Deck's work and website. Barry Deck: A Pioneer of Digital Typography Barry Deck, a renowned graphic designer and typographer, rose to prominence in the 1990s with his innovative use of digital tools for font design. His iconic "Template Gothic" typeface captured the spirit of the "new wave" typography movement and cemented his influence on the emerging desktop publishing era. From Production to Strategy: Deck's career trajectory reflects the changing landscape of graphic design. He transitioned from a production-focused approach to establishing Dysmedia, a design consultancy firm serving major clients like Coca-Cola, Nike, and Apple. This shift highlights the evolving role of designers in a business context. Analyzing Barry Deck's Website: Deck's website, built in 2011, presents an int...
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From Vases to Etch-a-Sketches: My Journey into Processing and Arduino

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  I've always been fascinated by the intersection of art and technology. There's something magical about using code to create something visually beautiful or interactive. That's what drew me to Processing, a Java-based language designed for visual artists and creative coding. My initial foray into Processing involved a simple concept: drawing vases . I wanted to explore how code could be used to generate organic shapes and experiment with color gradients. The result was a series of vase silhouettes, each with its own unique form and color palette. Here's the Processing code that brought my vases to life: <!DOCTYPE html> <html>   <head>   <script src="http://mshan.ca/js/processing-1.4.1.min.js"></script></head>   <body>     <script type="application/processing"> /* OpenProcessing Tweak of *@*http://www.openprocessing.org/sketch/116402*@* */ /* !do not delete the line above, required for linking your twea...
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