Shayne’s Blog

I selected the first 10 books from the “What Women Want to Know” special section in the Harvard Collection, specifically the “Clean” section. These 10 books were the result of industrialisation in the United States in the early 20th century and the Social Hygiene movement. They were the products of major commercial companies such as…

Draft 1 Initially, I understood Riso merely as a graphic printing medium commonly used for posters and books. I only recognised it for its distinctive visual style, rather than its material working logic. To establish my creative framework, I studied artists whose practice is entirely focused on colour. His work adopts Riso’s unique overprinting technique…

When it comes to design processes, every designer strives for perfection. Even in the riso printing process, adjustments are made to the printing positions, such as lowering the blue colour by a few millimetres and shifting the red colour to the left by a few millimetres, in order to achieve a better outcome. So this…

In order to better address the issues identified during the iterations, this week we will further utilise the Riso machine for more in-depth iterations. The current iteration will focus on conducting further research on the color itself and the changes made by the RISO machine. During the research last week, I discovered that the RISO…

There is one medium that I have never tried, but I am very interested in. I think it’s riso. The first time I learned about this printing medium was when I was making my first portfolio to apply to UAL. At that time, I wanted to make a book, but I asked many manufacturers who…

Observing a Crossing: Mapping Movement, Sound and Public Space in Camden 1 Introduction This study focuses on a crossroads in Camden Town. I chose this location because when I first arrived in London, I frequently purchased daily necessities such as food and household items here. There were also numerous street-side stores. However, in China, such…

This time, I returned to this place again, collected the feedback from everyone during the course, and re-read the reference books. It is worth mentioning that during the previous observations, I was like an observer, observing the relationships between the people and the buildings here. This time, I chose to blend in and become part…

Last week, my feedback from the class was that my research topic was too broad. After listening to his advice, I decided to narrow the scope and focus on a specific and local intersection. So this week, I will narrow down my scope and adopt the form of a map to document the paths taken…

Background At a crossroads in Camden Town, I pass by every time I go shopping to buy daily necessities, such as personal care products and fresh food. When I first arrived here, I heard many people around speaking different languages such as English, Spanish, and French. Some of them were dressed in very fashionable ways;…