Riley McGill: capstone

Abstract

The artist's statement: I began my journey to design through a passion and background in drawing. My passion for drawing led me to discover hand-lettering which ignited my love for typography. The push to use technology in my art process, and my passion for letters created an easy segue to explore graphic design. When I first began designing, I found great joy and ease being able to apply my traditional art skills/background in a more tangible way, and reaching a wider audience. I do not view design as something purely functional, and I feel there are opportunities for fun, creativity, and true art in most projects.I find that every design is like a puzzle, with each element having its perfect place and purpose in the final work. Because I find my work to be so personal, I enjoy making my work more recognizable by leaning into humor and unique methods/styles that interest me. Keeping my work interesting for myself is important because this greater passion produces more ideas and greater results. In my work, I try to do as much as possible by hand, whether this is illustration, hand-drawn typography, or manipulating physical materials. Along with this I put great intention and emphasis into the typography and colors of my work, aiming for visual interest and cohesion throughout the style and content.