Can I please work for Aperture?

I nabbed Portal2 on the PS3 a few days ago, and I finally had a chance to play it.

I was a major fan of the first Portal, but the second one – I was in even more love with it. Since I’m a designer, I found myself being a bit nerdy by just studying the logo of the game.

/designdorkalert

But really – just look at it.

Any coincidence that the O in portal is the same shape as an actual portal hole? Well of course not, they did it on purpose.  And that half bit with the person running through the portal? Brilliant.

But lets not forget Aperture. I know its just a clever work with the angles of an actual shutter image, but that A placed in that specific area is just beautiful to me.

I made my portfolio box blue for Senior Portfolio Review. Though now I’m thinking I should be making a separate box and paint it orange for when I eventually apply to Aperture. I might even bake a cake for Glados too.

UTC Senior Thesis Exhibition – Show Two

My "Kawaii" World

Today was install day for show two. It was an all day event for me. From 9:30am to 5:30pm I was in the Cress Gallery installing. I never expected my senior thesis to take that long to actually install. My work is based on the world of the “kawaii,” the Japanese term for “cute” or “adorable.” When I originally started working on my thesis it was done in panels vs a staged scene. I am very thankful that UTC had a wide format Epson that I was able to use to print the pieces.
Each piece is secured by two lines of fishing wire. Using screw posts I was able to easily hang the work between the rafters of the overhang at the front of the Cress Gallery. I have to say that GlueDots were a God-send. They made installation a breeze. Especially since they come in various sizes. I was able to use the mini dots to attach hangars to the back of the pieces.

If you are in the area check out the Senior Thesis Exhibition – Show Two. It happens on April 19th, with artist presentations starting at 4:30 and the gallery opening at 5:30.

Portfolio Progress

My professional portfolio is due on April 19th, and since I have such a crazy schedule I’m doing as much work as I can now to save myself stress later on.

One of the major things I had to accomplish earlier this week was painting my portfolio box. I’ve always liked creating things with my hands, but I have to admit that I was a bit nervous painting my portfolio box. If I messed it up I was concerned that if I *HAD* to order another one that I might not receive it in time. Thankfully that wasn’t the case.

My box after multiple coats of acrylic paint.

When I began to paint the box I noticed little fuzzy spots on the wood, almost as if the wood had its own little sprouts of hair. It made me panic b/c I wanted the box to be nice and smooth. Luckily it was fixed with just a light pass of some sandpaper and another coat of paint.

 

The inside is done in a dark gray, and when I drop it off at WonderPress on Monday, the wonderful people there will help me create a sturdy paper tray that will also hold my portfolio cards.

Taping the edges so I can make the paint lines straight.

 

The only thing I need to do before now and Monday is to apply a clear coat of gloss on the box, and order some vinyl lettering to go on the front.