Date of Award
Spring 5-1-2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Graphic Design
First Advisor
Thomas Okerse
Second Advisor
Jon Sueda
Third Advisor
Lucinda Hitchcock
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Abstract
This thesis is composed of three overarching chapters that exploit conventions as a tool to reexamine our social and cultural habits. Observing commonalities in our everyday experiences, this body of work explores subjectivity of rules of convention, questioning assumptions and common values.
In the first chapter, "Formal Conventions," I observe formal qualities and definitions of existing objects and explore alternative meanings and the performance of form. In the second chapter, Limits of Vision," I look at imperceptible subject matter to explore limitations of default modes of human perception. In "Boundaries of Techniques," I search for possibilities of expanding graphic design applications by engaging new technologies, spatial conventions, and the interactive dimension of product design.
Constantly aware of experimental ideas and new tools, this thesis points to a transdisciplinary approach to design communication. Working across disciplines and with different media, new design possibilities open in unexplored territory, so that in the discovery, tools and new rooms open for the critical imagination.
Recommended Citation
Kim, Hyunjin, "Reconsider Everything" (2014). Masters Theses. 1505.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1505
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Comments
Additional Masters Examination Committee members / advisors: Bethany Johns and John Caserta.