Michael Graves Tribute Poster

Chris Dennet , 3D animation major - Advanced Electronic Imaging, Spring 2003, American Academy of Art

Assignment: Choose a designer and one example of his / her work. The objective of this project was to make an in-depth study of the work, in this case, an object or design, and the thinking processes of each designer/architect and to communicate that knowledge through the visual product of a poster. The research included biographical information and major contributions made to the disciplines of design.

A paper was written about the designer/architect which was featured on the poster. The paper indicated the approach of the student to the poster, i.e., "what the poster is about."

The poster needed to include the following Six Codes:

1. representation: of an object / building / graphic image designed by the designer, which is represented by a photograph, computer enhanced image, or detailed-realistic drawing.

2. stylized representation: (of the designer themselves), computer manipulated image, caricature, photograph or photocopy.

3. factual report: quote from the designer, or other detailed written information.

4. word: logotype or signature from the designer.

5. diagram: map, flow chart or time line.

6. mark or symbol: may either describe the designer/architect or the object.