Design 101 : Final Project : Gestural Model of Urban Development

Final Project : Use visual language to express and communicate an environmental issue, which in this case was Urban Development. I chose to focus on the origin of overconsumption, waste and landfill. To express the idea that the waste and pollution starts within us and overflows out. Where does all the garbage go?

Photos of trash and waste left on the street.

I pulled inspiration from Tara Donovan and Tony Cragg.

Sketch and Mood Board

First iteration with army men in the base, which by the way, didn't really work out but looked cool.

Apartment building made with wood then spray painted white. Tiny garbage bags individually cut and stuffed with paper, then glued together with epoxy. The base is actually an acrylic picture frame filled with pieces of trash to represent landfill. After several iterations and critiques, here is the final product.