Author Archives: aearathara

FINAL MUSINGS

I remember hearing the word ‘aesthetics’ for the first time when I was in my Higher secondary school. The concept was introduced to me in a course of “Film Appreciation”. The teacher then spoke of the importance of aesthetics in … Continue reading

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STITCH BITCH

“Stitch Bitch” by Shelley Jackson from “Rethinking Media Change” was an interesting piece of reading. From all the comments I heard and read about I thought it was really going to be a pain in the butt having to read … Continue reading

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STORY OF STUFF

The story of stuff is a great educational site. Watching the series I found that their “documentaries”are very effective tools for education, conscientization, social awareness etc. Rather than commenting on the content of the “documentaries”, which are eminently valuable, I wish … Continue reading

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HILLMAN CURTIS

Hilllman Curtis’ “Deposition Espirito Santo” is a very watchable short movie. The work of Iran do Esprito Santo is about the sense of “void”, and empty spaces. Void can be considered not only visually but also audibly. From both the … Continue reading

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Creative Inspirations : Dale Herigstad & Schematic

“Dale Herigstad & Schematic: Creative Inspirations” was a very absorbing documentary. “Innovation” is the keyword that was resonating all throughout the documentary and the interviews. One can feel that Dale Herigstad, Chief Creative Officer, is truly a charismatic visionary: his … Continue reading

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HELVETICA

Typefaces have always fascinated me. I have been using fonts quite regularly, especially when designing and in publishing works since more than two decades.  Thus I have been collecting and installing them on my computer since many years. But I … Continue reading

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iPhone interface design

In his iPhone interface design critique video Edward Tufte does some tough talking (content-wise), but unfortunately in miserably weak undertones. If only he had injected some life into the narration! Tufte’s critique on iPhone interface design, for that matter for … Continue reading

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HUMANITY AT THE CENTRE OF DESIGN

In the “Thirty conversations on design” we have all those great designers speaking of a myriad of themes associated with designs. They spoke of their sources of inspiration and the problems design needs to address. When it comes to thinking … Continue reading

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Title Sequences can be Fun too

TITLE SEQUENCES CAN BE FUN TOO This week’s menu of clips to watch was an eye-opener to me with regard to the meaning, beauty and importance of Title Sequences or credits of a movie. I realized that these in themselves … Continue reading

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CLUELESS SHORTS

Although Prof. Motley’s instruction was to watch The Good News first, followed by Hounds of Flesh and Pizza Sangre, I happened to watch Hounds of Flesh first, and then Good News and lastly Pizza Sangre (It is difficult to make … Continue reading

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