Flowering With You started off as an exploration project of making everyday objects into an abstract concept that builds into a Motion Graphic. Using Blender, I came up with a concept of mutating a flower into a mechanical character. My initial sketches consisted of designs of a make-believe Japanese style cafe inspired by Salon de Thé ROND in the National Art Center, Tokyo. I was inspired by its shape and qualities that made its architectural background so intentional. I wanted to play with the verticality of a flower and the circular qualities of an apple. Initially, a colored motion design turned into a black-and-white composition. The reason is that I wanted to exaggerate the beauty through monochrome. I believe things are often bypassed with color; therefore, I wanted to highlight the limitation of color while maintaining a point of focus. Flowering With You is the start of a play between color, space, and movement. Two very everyday objects that inspired a curiosity about the mundane.

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Katie Wu

Toronto Graphic Design student looking for paid experience