For phase one of the project we were instructed to make a mask using polyhedral structures. I am from New Orleans so the first thing I thought of was a Mardi Gras mask. I really wanted my mask to be a half mask, so I began playing with both symmetrical and asymmetrical designs. I decided to focus on balance rather than symmetry. The final mask I created is very well balanced while remaining asymmetrical. I kept the design simple and sleek, which is very indicative of my personal design aesthetic. I used black paper for the main structure of the mask so the brightly colored polyhedral shapes would pop against the dark background.
Phase two of the project, as a graphic design major, was to use polyhedral shapes to create a packaging design. My original idea was to create packaging for a perfume using transparency acetate to give the illusion of a perfume bottle. Due to un-forseen circumstances (a teething puppy and flimsy acetate) I began a new packaging design. I decided to use different folding techniques and different depths of cubes to create a make-up packaging design. I hand painted the outside of the package with cherry blossoms, which corresponds to the color of the eyeshadow. I think my design looks very legitimate and could be successful in a real life production situation.
Phase One Research
Phase One: Polyhedral Masks
Phase Two Research
Phase Two: Polyhedral Packaging
