GRAPHIC & MEDIA DESIGN SHOWCASE 2024 STUDENTS

Tong Shang

Hi! I am Tong Shang, I am passionate about both 3D design and illustration, and hope to creatively combine these two forms. This fusion will not only enrich the level of visual expression, but will also bring a unique aesthetic style and novel viewing experience to my work.

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Growing Pain

Exploring the subject of growing pain was a journey into understanding myself. Growth pain encompasses both physical discomfort and deeper psychological and emotional processes. Through this theme, I aimed to understand my identity and promote personal growth and self-improvement.

I seek inner peace and self-consistency by understanding and accepting these growing pains. Sharing my experience can foster empathy in others. In my animation ‘Growing Pains’, I depict the mental, emotional, and physical changes of growing up using hand-drawn and 3D animation. Symbolic elements like butterflies, flames, and thorns illustrate the beauty and pain of growth. The work aims to prompt reflection on personal growth and demonstrate art’s power in expression and healing.

Ruins & Rebirth

St. Dunstan-in-the-East Church, with a history spanning 900 years including survival from the Great Fire of London in 1666, was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren. Severely damaged in the 1941 Blitz, its ruins were transformed into a public garden in 1967. This hidden garden, encircled by modern structures, stands as a memorial to London’s resilience.

Moved by this history, I chose the Caslon 540 W01 Swash Italic font for its aesthetic that symbolises growth and renewal. I blended elements of ruins and rust into the font design, using Photoshop to create an appearance reminiscent of carvings on a wall, reflecting the theme of rebirth.

Space Invader

The decision to spotlight ‘Space Invader’ as the theme of my publication is rooted in a desire to rejuvenate urban exploration in London, making it more interactive and engaging for the denizens and visitors alike.

Set against the backdrop of London, it emphasises a meticulous design process involving detail, iterations, and revisions.

As we navigate this journey, we’re encouraged to draw connections between our work and the broader world, looking beyond the conventional. The ‘Flash Invaders’ software turns finding Space Invader art in the city into a game, adding excitement to urban exploration.

By collecting points, similar to a scavenger hunt, it motivates people to leave their screens and actively explore their surroundings.