Essence of Color: EOC - 1
Gradient - An arrangement of tints to shades of the hue of a color.
Context of color - The circumstances or aspects that shape the perception of a color.
Color palette - A collection of colors used in a specific project or scene.
Swatch - A stroke of color, big enough to identify the right shade.
Primary colors - True colors that cannot be achieved by any mix of colors.
Mind Map - A systematic arrangement of information within categories, that is able to communicate the precise information.
Fundamentals of Visual Language: FVL - 1
Tonal variation - To have a variety of tones.
3D Representation - A 2D composition that conveys the 3 dimensionality of the object.
Organic shapes - Shapes that are not geometrical or regular and exist through an object.
Dots - The smallest unit of a line. It builds the potential of a line and contributes to it's appearance.
Line - A length formed by a series of dots.
Think Lab
Perception - The way one sees and interprets based on their observation and knowledge.
Altering - To change or create a new idea from an existing form.
Scale - The size of an object with a set proportion.
Context - The environment and function an object serves which adds to it's perception.
Assumption - An opinion or guess based on observation.
Stakeholder - Any person or organization that is affected by, or plays a role in an exchange.
Stakeholder Mapping - A tool to identify and categories all the reasonable stakeholders.
Visual expression - A representation of expressions and feelings through visual elements like lines and dots.
Unconventional - Ideas that are not bound by or adhere to the usual perception and social norms.
Lateral Thinking - An approach to come up with creative solutions for critically analyzed problems.
Mundane to Magnificent: M2M
Orthography - A 2D representation of an object, with a view of one face at a time.
Pulping - A paper technique to turn paper into a soft clay like substance which results in change of it's texture and properties.
Isometric - A 2D representation of an object, with a view of three of it's faces.
Edge-pasting - A technique of attaching by sticking edges of two pieces together.
Perforation - To make holes through a surface or material.
Form to Formation: F2F
Faces - The flat surfaces that make up the form or shape.
Corners - The point where the ends of 3 edges from different axis meet.
Edges - Two faces of a form attached together.
Pure forms - Also known as platonic forms, are forms that have the same view of each face.
Essence of Culture: EOC2
Material - A tangible object that serves a function or purpose.
Non-material - A belief or cause that adds meaning to a material. It affects the use and perception of the material form.
Semi-structured interview - An interview which is a balance of structured and open-ended questions to extract precise and subjective answers.
Culture - A phenomena involving a set of norms and beliefs followed by a community leading a similar lifestyle.
Confront - To initiate an inquiry or look for reasons to understand the subject better and form an opinion.
Belief system - A set of norms that impact the behavior and lifestyle of a community.
Community - A group of people with similar beliefs and thoughts.
Fundamentals of Visual Language: FVL 2
Tonal Variation - The variation of light reflected from an object.
Primary Colors - The colors that do not split into a new set of colors through prism.
Contour - The outline or shadow of an object.
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