"She said the object and color in the materials around us actually have a physical effect on us, on how we feel."—Florence Nightingale
I will be using a
variety of papers as my materials for this project. Selecting the right paper
is essential as it communicates the function of the object, its feeling,
value and quality {Hansson}. Objects that are valued are selected to be a part
of one’s identity {Ahuvia 171}. Aaron C. Ahuvia says that "the people, and
things, we love have a strong influence on our sense of who we are, on our self” {Ahuvia 171}. I will be using pencils,
erasers and an x-acto knife as my tools in creating the paper cut outs; pencils
to create my illustrations, erasers for corrections, and an x-acto knife to cut
out my illustrations.
My materials research phase has become an opportunity for me to discover the types of papers I could use as there is a vast selection of textures, opacities, brightness, weights, and colours. Based on my experiences and observations between human interaction and print, I have decided to use 60 pound uncoated cover stock rather than text weight. The heaviness of this cover weight reflects the wholesomeness of inspirational quotes whereas the lightness of text weight is too fragile. The 60 pound cover stock also balances the heaviness of the different textured paper I will be using. I’ve chosen a variety of uncoated smooth textured paper as it offers a natural and humanist feel {Hansson}. The papers are also a mix of natural dark and cream colours to reflect serenity in nature.
My materials research phase has become an opportunity for me to discover the types of papers I could use as there is a vast selection of textures, opacities, brightness, weights, and colours. Based on my experiences and observations between human interaction and print, I have decided to use 60 pound uncoated cover stock rather than text weight. The heaviness of this cover weight reflects the wholesomeness of inspirational quotes whereas the lightness of text weight is too fragile. The 60 pound cover stock also balances the heaviness of the different textured paper I will be using. I’ve chosen a variety of uncoated smooth textured paper as it offers a natural and humanist feel {Hansson}. The papers are also a mix of natural dark and cream colours to reflect serenity in nature.
Sources:
Ahuvia, Aaron C.
“Beyond the Extended Self: Loved Objects and Consumers’ Identity Narratives.” Journal
of Consumer Research, 32.1 (June 2005): 171-184. JSTOR. Web. 8
September 2013. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/429607>.
Hansson, Carolina. "The Art of Choosing the Right Paper
- Tuts+ Design & Illustration Article." Design & Illustration
Tuts+. Envato, 4 Feb. 2011. Web. 3 June 2014. <http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/the-art-of-choosing-the-right-paper--vector-4295>.
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