I chose product design and surface design for the contrast assignment. The first two example are what I think utilize contrast successfully. The third does not.
Owl Mugs
These Owl Mugs sold by VivaTerra
display a few different concepts of contrast. There is tonal contrast in the
owl’s feathers. The white and grey tonal value creates a visually appealing
mug. This also makes them a little more noticeable from across the room. The
owl figures also display contrast in scale. An actual owl would be much larger
than these, unless they were baby owls. This small size, whether seen as baby
owls, or just scaled down adult owls, give the product an adorable appeal. The
juxtaposition of these owls is also important. Mugs are usually a typical size
and shape. Seeing these in a kitchen setting makes them stick out among the
usual items.
Book Shelf
This Spoonya Industrial Bookshelf
also displays a number of contrast concepts. There is color contrast between the books and the dark foam
inserts. This creates a somewhat visually appealing bookshelf, turning it into a
geometric painting. The juxtaposition of the books also adds to the design
uniqueness. Placing the books perpendicular to one another in a shelf this
unique might be appealing to some people.
Birch Tree Pattern
This textile is a designed after
the bark on a birch tree. The contrast elements it employs don’t work
particularly well, at least in my opinion. The contrast in color and tone are
supposed to appear realistic. The similarity in color is a good match to that
of real birch bark. The dark tones do not provide enough contrast though. The
design feels flat with little depth. The juxtaposition of this fabric does not
do it for me either. Taking the pattern of a birch tree out of nature and
putting it in a domestic or unnatural setting isn’t appealing. The fabric might
be good for a camouflage of some kind.
Owl Mugs:
Book Shelf:
Birch pattern:
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