Found Objects
Found Objects is a research project and publication exploring the relationship between individuals and inanimate objects, showcasing that seemingly typical items are more meaningful than they appear. Volume one of the zine contains 32-pages featuring a lighthearted mixture of brief case studies and structured interviews centered around three women and three different collected objects.
There have been many instances in which the art sector and academia have exhibited elitist behaviour within the industry. Therefore, my intention was to underscore these beliefs by creating a zine - a conventionally informal medium within the context of a formal exhibition. This work was showcased in the Interdisciplinary Masters in Art, Media, and Design Works-in-Progress Exhibition in February of 2024.
Below are highlighted spreads from the publication.
The project stemmed from research for another project I was assisting, in which I was fascinated by. I drew upon the works of,
The target audience for the summit consisted of mid-career to senior academics, policy-makers, and entrepreneurs with a focus on equitable business practices. The client requested that the brand identity have a bold look to represent the radical ideals and changes that post growth economics intends to create, while also maintaining a professional appearance.
With the brief in mind, I opted to merge both serif and sans serif type, highlighting the summit's dedication to changing the standard quo. To reflect its feminist themes, both typefaces were created by women designers. Violet was chosen as the primary colour, paying homage to first and second-wave feminist demonstrations.
DISCIPLINE
Design Research
LOCATION
Toronto, ON
