At this point I thought I would have narrowed down my topic for thesis. (Fortunately or) Unfortunately I am still expanding the possibilities for my topic but seem to be approaching something that really resonates with me. I keep returning to the topic of awareness of place, as well as the connection with a localContinue reading “Still expanding the possibilities”
Author Archives: Elizabeth Pizzuti
Observation Journal Part 4
Artists with an Original Voice
A couple of years ago I discovered she hit pause studios in the Holiday Market in Union Square. There are hundreds of different artists and craftspeople selling goods in this market and in many of the arts and crafts fairs that dot New York City parks throughout the year. The Bloomberg administration recently decided toContinue reading “Artists with an Original Voice”
Manhole Covers, The Naked City and Paul Klee
In class two weeks ago, I read a thesis from 2001 called ‘Manhole Covers and Other Art Underfoot’. I was mostly interested in discovering how to create a thesis out of a concept so abstract. The author found that upon transitioning to a pedestrian lifestyle after moving to New York City, she began noticing andContinue reading “Manhole Covers, The Naked City and Paul Klee”
Plan for Primary Research
Since I have a very broad topic to work with, coming up with a plan for primary research seems a bit putting the cart before the horse. However, I have considered a few strategies in order to delve deeper into the needs of the community. I don’t have a specific solution yet to my problemContinue reading “Plan for Primary Research”
A Solution to the Plastic Problem
“Innovators, by definition, are the ones who get up and dust themselves off when they have fallen on their face.” Krishna, a plastics engineer, has invented a way to close the loop in plastics manufacturing, so people can maintain the same level of consumption but plastic does not end up in the landfill. Also, theContinue reading “A Solution to the Plastic Problem”
Some Ramblings on Community
I’m at a point in my thesis research development in which there are so many ideas bouncing around in my head that I’m having trouble narrowing down to a specific direction for primary research. In terms of secondary research, the sources I have range from visual intelligence, resource sharing systems, sustainable cities, community building andContinue reading “Some Ramblings on Community”
Illustration Styles I like
I think I’m conflicted. I like two distinctly different illustration styles. Maps and infographics are so easy to understand with clean digital graphics, but I love the style of rough-drawn line drawings. Illustrations by Lamosca from Monocle Magazine Detail of a World Map poster by Japanese illustrator Satoshi Hashimoto Detail from one of Paula Scher’sContinue reading “Illustration Styles I like”
Inspiration from this weekend/Observation Journal Part 3
1. I picked up this Monocle magazine yesterday and fell in love with the style, layout and infographics. It reminds me a lot of Good Magazine – this style of information design is such a happy and upbeat way to represent statistics. The clean lines and simple shapes probably appeal to the organized side ofContinue reading “Inspiration from this weekend/Observation Journal Part 3”
Organizing my thesis-related thoughts/First Draft of Hypothesis
This thesis presents the hypothesis that we will see our surroundings in a new way and enjoy the encounter of our city through the work of designers, artists and local craftspeople. Designers can capture the essence of a community through mapping, photo essays, local branding campaigns, crafts and homemade goods. This thesis will explore theContinue reading “Organizing my thesis-related thoughts/First Draft of Hypothesis”