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Design Research Dissertation Compilation

26.04.2024 - 26.07.2024 / Week 01 - Week 14 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Design Research Dissertation / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Final Compilation INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xPuxsDB72xii-snYnAlz8NhZgosPRRgS/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> TASK 1 (Dissertation draft) <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xSbkPhP8h1s_fpdl0jrO8l_YINkX16bF/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> TASK 2  <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5fdgaX-j2YzIYRsVfRa4PWtp2PVqOFT/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MIoALf7Ynu-MyTcpmzzrJRYPy4Q6J7dN/preview" width=...

Week 5 Exercise

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20.05.2024 / Week 05 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Application Design / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Exercise LECTURES Fig 1.0, Card Sorting Method, (22.05.2024) In this week Mr. Zeon gave us a small lecture about the card sorting systems and also how the wild cards works. Card sorting is a powerful method that can be used by researchers to how users personalizes their preferences and how would they like their interfaces arrange, it helps with determining an organizing scheme that aligns with the users. The card sorting system provides users with sets of cards that contains information that will be used in the app like a page tittle or menu item or categories Fig 1.1, Types of card sorting method, (22.05.2024) There are 6 types of card sorting systems open, closed, hybrid and remote there's also moderated and unmoderated ...

Game Studies

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26.04.2024 - 24.05.2024 / Week 1 - Week 5 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Design Principles / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Task 1 / Proposal INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BOnp_WglFuZYCw2qMmIidfKrOsPIyO3s/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> In this task, students are required to begin synthesizing their own gameplay system which will be based on their investigations of digital and analogue games. They are to apply a concept based on their research about games and other existing studies. Students are also to suggest narratives and visual genres that would contribute to the unique selling proposition. Students are to: Propose a board game/tabletop game system/framework with a visual theme that may be related to a narrative or genre. Identify research problems and questions ...

Application Design - Topic 1

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22.04.2024 - 19.05.2024 / Week 01 - Week 04 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Application Design / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Topic 1 LECTURES Fig 1.0, Week 1 Lecture Slides, (16.5.2024) Fig 1.1, Week 2 Lecture Slides, (16.5.2024) Fig 1.2, Week 3 Lecture Slides, (16.5.2024) INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bOF8lU1iUZf9Xh4PinMbcT46a5W275Y1/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Task 1 Mobile Application Proposal Requirements Students are required to create a proposal documentation for their mobile application project. You are required to redesign an existing app that you find unsatisfactory in terms of the user experience or interface design and its subject to preliminary approval by the module coordinator. Students need to do surveys, interviews, market studies a...

Intercultural Design - Project 1 (Proposal)

05.2.2024 - 23.2.2024 / Week 1- Week 3 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Intercultural Design / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Project 1 (Proposal) INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pMnYseq9bMljMw934rGtAG3gkrjUMMyI/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> RESEARCH BEFORE FORMING A GROUP Katana Smithing Katana smithing is somehow a sensitive cultural practice in Japan due to several factors that are deeply innate in the history of this particular art. As the katana is deeply rooted in the Japan's history especially during the *feudal* era when the samurai warriors wielded the katana. This imprint a sense of high esteem and respect for the craft of katana smithing. Any detour from the original techniques or skills or even disrespects towards the craft could be viewed as a disrespect for the rich history.  W...

Michael Chan Henn Loong (0363611) (Final Compilation)

22.02.2024 - 21.03.2024 / Week 1 - Week 7 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Design Principles / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Final Compilation INDEX: Task 1: Exploration Task 2: Visual Analysis Task 3: Design SUBMISSION: Task 3/Design 07.03.2024 - 21.03.2024 / Week 5 - Week 7 (Michael Chan Henn Loong_Stellar Savanna_Task 3)(Video) <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDfheGq7B78_ASOmcPt17odRv552x7OB/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDfheGq7B78_ASOmcPt17odRv552x7OB/view REFLECTION: What have I learnt in this module ? In this module I've learnt on how to dissect and analyze an artwork, and also learned on how to use different elements with different perspective creatively.  What did I enjoy the most ? I enjoy Task 3 the most as I get to do what I wante...

Michael Chan Henn Loong (0363611) Task 3 (Design)

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07.03.2024 - 21.03.2024 / Week 5 - Week 7 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Design Principles / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Task 3 / Design INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3Xcxt8czzs2ii5dEThzihvAUo_pJXR8/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> RECAP After analyzing the design of our choice, we will now create a artwork / design of our own, inspired / influenced by the artwork we chose. We may also include and apply our own knowledge of the design principles that we've learned in Task 1 into this task. Any medium or material can be used in this task as long as it conveys the visual message. VISUAL REFERENCES- ( Fig 1.0, Nature's Magical Moment, Julian Rad, 2015, Photograph,  https://www.boredpanda.com/photography-austrian-wildlife-animals-julian-rad-part-2/?media_id=2774036&utm_sour...