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2-D Design
Noah Dacanay
Ponte Vedra High School｜Ponte Vedra, FL
Bound｜20 x 16 in.
Idea(s): Motivational typography style quote to inspire others.
Material(s): Procreate app, apple pencil.
Process(es): 3D and twisted letters with banner intertwined.
Curatorial Note: A different reason for poster design.
“In my work, I am investigating how positive thinking can be spread through typography designs. With the rise in mental health awareness, reading quotes brighten your day and create a sense of hope in people all around the world. The use of colors, composition and the overall message of typography style quotes can energize people to set goals and take action in their everyday lives.”
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In my portfolio, I looked into how typography quotes could be designed in a way that motivates, inspires, and creates a positive mindset in others. With the rise in mental health awareness, I aspire to create pieces of art that keep a positive frame of mind. I love designing typography pieces because of the process of exploring different fonts and styles make a great message for others to read and share.
In my portfolio, I looked into how typography quotes could be designed in a way that motivates, inspires, and creates a positive mindset in others. With the rise in mental health awareness, I aspire to create pieces of art that keep a positive frame of mind. I love designing typography pieces because the process of exploring different fonts and styles makes a great message for others to read and share.
My first piece, Don't Believe Everything You Think, is a quote that is about managing our thoughts. I chose a black-and-white color scheme because it creates a very high contrast, so the quote stands out. The minimalist look also represents the message that we should look for the light when there's a lot of darkness around us. A lot of our thoughts are not always true, but many times we let our negative thoughts control our lives. Having self-awareness of our mental wellness is very important because our mindsets translate into our actions. When we believe in ourselves and in our abilities, amazing things will happen in our lives.
My second piece—You Can Do Anything, But Not Everything—sparks action. In this design, I went with more of a splatter background to illustrate a large variety of things we could do in life. You can do anything you want in life, but our time is limited. It is about prioritizing your time and setting achievable goals. We sometimes get caught up in trying to do too much in a very short amount of time. The secret behind every successful person is lots of hard work and dedication to their craft, and this takes time and patience. I have been doing graphic design for over five years now, and being chosen to present my artwork in this exhibit is only possible because of my commitment to consistent practice.
So, my advice to other AP Art and Design students would be to focus on what means the most to you—because when you're passionate about your work, that is when you reach your full potential.
Noah Dacanay
Noah Dacanay
