X&M

Cassandra Carosello

X&M explores different typefaces found in public signage, along with dimension and character construction by turning 2D letterforms into 3D models. The concept is to collect characters from two different typefaces and represent them in a 3D form according to their history. The use of wood is inspired by the Mesquite typeface’s creation as part of the Adobe Wood Type series, and the acrylic is inspired by the contemporary take of the unknown typeface. Metal fasteners are used for an industrial look.

Birch plywood, acrylic, metal
5 x 2.5 x 5 in. (X); 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 in. (M)

Waves

Tia Besser Paul

Sandra Alexandre-Aime

This table evolved from an exploration of water and the formation of waves. The interest lay in the repetitive motion of waves being formed, incorporated into the legs of the table. The desire was to utilize abandoned moving crates and give them a second life. To keep the integrity of the wood, the surface was left blemished, there are still marks such as nail holes and the warps in the wood are intact. This gives personality to the surface and hints at its previous life.

Reclaimed wood, steel
40 x 20 x 20 in.

Sweet World

Lindy Li Loong

Milin Li

Sweet World is a low-poly 3D video that demonstrates the various desserts of different cultures. They are represented as three cubes on a plate. The top cube is Patbingsu, a Korean dessert. It is made of shaved ice, syrup, red beans, mochi, and fruits. The middle dessert is a mille-feuille, a European pastry made of layers of puff pastry and cream, topped with a glazed icing. The last dessert is American Jell-O filled with fruit punch. Furthermore, the video includes animated versions of Lindy and Milin who have fun in this crazy, sweet world.

Digital video, Blender

Pigmentower

Philippe Caron

Andy Sherman

Sebastien Giasson

Pigmentower is a creative and immersive video game. The player finds himself in an open staircase tower that seems infinite. He can interact with the position of the stairs in order to make their way up the tower. Each staircase has a unique colour, and the player clicks on buttons to keep in their mix. In order to move forward, the colours must be activated. The object of the game is to find the perfect combination of colours.

Unity 5

Neo OP

Luis Aretuo

As a daydreamer, Luis spends most of his days thinking of shapes and patterns that pop into his head and move around endlessly. This motion piece represents the styles, influences, and sounds that have shaped his student years, abstract yet relatable. All of it uses 3D software to create two-dimensional pieces that can easily move between both planes and engage the audience.

Cinema 4D and After Effects

Mineral Formations

Dina Bakalova

Anna Luisa Lopes

Carlos Chavez

Felipe Munoz

The concept and fabrication of this coffee table are an interdisciplinary cooperative work between the Design and Engineering departments. The inspiration comes mainly from bio-mimicry, though also some influence from the neatness of Scandinavian design. The table depicts natural formations such as rocks and crystal structures, highlighting the coldness of those sharp-edged shapes through the usage of steel, formed liked the facets of a gemstone. The aim is to entangle the visually appealing with the functional by balancing the bleakness of the steel with warmth and softness of the pinewood.

White pinewood, steel sheets, coating stain, anti-co
36 x 24 x 17 in.

Letterform Sculptures

Camila Acosta

This project aimed to explore the architecture of letters in the built environment. The constructed characters are the “A” from Ardene’s logo, and the “M” from Clément’s logo. The colour palette is inspired by the CMYK colour model. The materials used are a combination of Plexiglas, glass paint, and steel.

Plexiglas and metal
5 x 5 x 3 in.

Lampada

Samantha Dicriscio

Lampada is a lamp created solely from wood, hollow inside, strong on the outside. It was created to touch upon the concept of “eternally yours”, a companion through life, or an object that can be passed down. The manipulation of the lamp and lighting was created to give each user the freedom to change it whichever way they feel fits within their lifestyle. This creates a whole different effect and meaning to the overall look. With the lamp comes an interactive graphic piece accentuating different parts to enhance the user experience.

Wood, LED, paper
20 x 5 x 13 in. (lamp), 7 x 4 in. (book)

Increscent

Hailey Turcato

Increscent is an adjustable and customizable lamp. It gives a choice to the user to add more or less light, thus allowing the amount of electricity used to be controlled. All the pieces can be reorganized to customize the shape of the lamp. Increment was made using 3D printing and CNC milling. It uses electromagnetic connections to attach each piece.

ABS Plastic, Russian Birch Plywood, Birch Wood, Magnets, LED
5 x 9.5 in.

Game therapy, Feng shui edition

Katerine Dennie-Marcoux

Alexis Dionne

If colouring mandalas can be a Zen and relaxing activity, so can furnishing a virtual room with colours and the five elements. Using a few important key elements of Feng Shui, the object of the game is to help the characters be happy by giving them a chance of a better life by arranging their living room space. Take this opportunity to relax.

Computer

Doors

Francis Goodship

Doors is inspired by Thomas Demand’s piece named Abgang (Exit). Abgang evokes a very strong sense of mystery with a very minimalist aesthetic and construction. The familiar construction of stairs, placed in an infinite blank space, pushes the question of where they lead. Doors attempts to recreate this sense with another familiar structure. This project consists of a series of ajar doors in closed-off rooms that serve to replicate the intrigue and frustrations in Demand’s pieces. The open door brings viewers to look inside only to find the intrigue is perpetuated to what seems to be a near infinite extent.

MDF
10 x 17 x 9 in.

Boxed Light

Emilie Kehm

Boxed Light is made to accompany those prone to change spaces, for it is a design effortlessly integrated in diverse environments. Its simple, minimalist design enables it to be easily compacted in order to avoid any damages when being transported. It incorporates the notion of practicality and sustainability, repurposing an existing object for a new design.

Wood, recycled glass bottle, LED
10 x 5 x 5 in.

YMCA’s cooking class

Kira-Alexandra Gwilliam

The project consists of finding an internship in a non-profit organization and participating in one of its programs. Kira chose the passport program for education at the YMCA. Her role consists of teaching young people between 13 and 17 years old how to cook once a week every week. She teaches them basic techniques, simple and healthy recipes, as well as the artistic presentation of dishes. Kira thinks it is an important project because cooking is a basic skill that is slowly being lost. It is a crucial skill for young people to have in order to have a better diet.

Postcards
4 (8) postcards, 6 x 4 in.

Subbacultcha

Francis Leclerc-Charron

Subbacultcha had its initial life as a poster in a contest for the alternative rock band The Pixies. As part of a course, it was transformed into a series of postcards reflecting a designer’s ethos statement.

Poster, postcards
4 postcards, 24 x 36 in. (poster), 6 x 4 in. (postcard)

Orange Julep

Fanny Marcoux-Lebeau

Julie Tremblay

Murielle Dufort

This project is a rebranding of Montreal’s famous Orange Julep in order to revive it and attract a larger clientele. The juxtaposition of pastel colours with a touch of humour creates a playful identity engaging Montrealers to rediscover the place and build new memories, while enjoying an orange frappe. The branding itself is catchy in order to grasp the attention of both newcomers and regulars.

Illustrator, Photoshop, screen-printing, paper
3 posters, 13 x 19 in., 11 x 17 in. (t-shirt)

Brandon Grotesque Folded

Edward Nyamenkum

Based on Brandon Grotesque Black, Brandon Grotesque Folded takes inspiration from folding paper to create a layering typeface. By overlapping the different type styles and by playing with different combinations of colour, fills, and strokes, paper-folding effects can be visually mimicked in a 2D environment. This typeface was developed by experimenting with folding paper letters, recreating the process through a 3D rendering software, and importing the resulting vector shapes into Illustrator and Glyphs.

Paper
9 x 12 in. (book), 24 x 36 (poster)

Copy

Laurence Pilon

Copy is an experimental, typographic project that focuses on the existing interrelation of content, form, and material. It is based on the idea of deterioration and of censure. The typeface was created by generating data loss with a photocopier. It is used in the context of Nicole Brossard’s poetry to illustrate women’s censored speech. The author’s feminist text “E muet mutant” (Silent Mutant E), published in 1975, deals with the oppression of the female literary discourse in Quebec.

Paper, ink, poetry
24 x 36 in.

I Love Myself

Sam van der Walde

I Love Myself is a compilation of blog entries written throughout the semester about the lessons Sam learned as a graphic designer and how they link to her life as a twenty-something-year-old. The entries are used to showcase the typeface Eva, a modern and geometric sans serif. Eva has two weights, regular and display, for legibility and versatility.

Paper
7 x 9 in.

Gabrielle – The font booklet

Maya Moufawad

Gabrielle – The font booklet consists of a typeface and its specimen booklet. Strong and feminine, the typeface is inspired by a black, lace dress. The idea was to create something similar to modern serif typefaces such as Didot, but with a little more fire. It is primarily for typeface because of the small details of each letterform.

Paper
5 x 6 in.

Neige Typeface

Marie-Pier Larose

Neige is a handmade typeface that was inspired by the observation of snow falling in the surrounding environment. With soft colours and thick traits, Neige’s booklet emulates the forms created by ice crystals coming in contact with flora and by the burial of the landscape under the snow. The characters have irregular outlines with a consistent large stroke. The letters’ rounded lines often finish with curved tips, for better interlocking typography.

Paper, ink
6 x 6 in.

Galaxix

Cassandra Carosello

Inspired by constellations, Galaxix is a sans-serif typeface constructed with linear and circular forms. Because of its unique details, this typeface is best suited for large headings or display type. The concept of the project was to find inspiration in physical or digital objects/elements and develop a typeface based on it. Based on geometric angles and the list of star signs, Galaxix was developed with a futuristic/science-fiction style. A specimen booklet illustrates the typeface’s complete development.

Sketch paper, matte cardstock, inkjet
6.25 x 5 in. (closed), 6.25 x 18 in. (open)

Alain Ducasse Stationery

Christina Gancz

Sarah Denis

Alain Ducasse Stationery is a speculative rebranding of a five-star Parisian restaurant, Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenée. The restaurant is very high-class and prides itself on the transparency of its cooking methods: every meal showcases all its individual components. The restaurant is also proud of knowing the origin of all its foodstuffs and developing a stable network of trusted food providers.

Stationery
Paper
24 x 12 in.

Alain Ducasse Stationery

Alyssa Zwonok

Samantha Dicriscio

The Plaza Athenée is a luxurious five-star hotel in Paris, with a five-star restaurant named after the head chef Alain Ducasse. The stationery represents this restaurant. The specific, luxurious ingredients Alain Ducasse uses in his dishes are brought to life within the design. The stamping of the pears, peppers, and caviar is a compelling addition to the stationery; it adds an upper-class feel to the overall look. The stationery is also printed on a paper with a slight frosted shine to push the luxurious feel.

Stationery paper
10 x 25 in.

Suburbia

Bianca Su

Suburbia is a piece that triggers conversation about the contrast between two common images of the suburbs: one of monotonous residential scenery and the other of a family life. The framed typography sits in a box that may suggest an unchanging and isolated depiction of the suburbs. By way of translating this duality of isolation and new life into visual type in space, the “ouvert” sign displays a decaying typography, yet shows liveliness. This open lit sign welcomes its viewer while conveying a feeling of neglect.

Masonite, acrylic, paint, LED
7 x 16.5 x 4 in

EHS campaign poster series

Philippe Caron

The Environmental Health and Safety Department of Concordia University selected this poster series for their 2013 lab safety campaign. This series explores the relation between typographic and photographic compositions, merging the two together. A vigorous colour, a striking model pose, and a refined composition quickly attract the attention of the viewer. The series was printed offset on a five-colour press. Each accent represents a unique spot colour, while the rest is printed in black.

Paper
4 posters, 18 x 24 in.

Bulgaria in tiny snippets

Desislava Davidova

The idea behind this website was to create a more personalized guided tour of Bulgaria. All pictures on the website are originals. The website includes major tourist attractions, as well as places that are more uncommon and that would not be found in basic guides. The site is divided in three sections: Sofia (the capital), the mountain, and the sea. All across the website are handwritten notes activated through the hovering effect, making it a more personal experience.

www.hybrid.concordia.ca/de_david/bulgariaintinysnippets/

Website

The Deep Fried Ice-cream Theory

Jade Brisson

The website explores the Rosetta, Cassini, Juno, and Curiosity missions, and their impact on our understanding of the universe and the overall importance of space exploration. It is a one-page website with scrollable interactive elements that help enhance the user experience and stimulate the viewer with beautiful imagery taken from the NASA website.

www.hybrid.concordia.ca/ja_bris/web_deepfried/

Web site

Meet Bram de Does

Gabriel Galindo

Meet Bram de Does is a short motion graphic documentary narrating Bram de Does’ biography and his most famous typographical creations completed through his design career. Born in Amsterdam in 1934, Bram de Does is a graphic and type designer. He proved his talent for type design between 1980 and 1982, when he was asked to produce an exclusive typeface for phototypesetting equipment.
Script development and documentation, illustration, and animation developed by Gabriel Galindo. Voice-over by Jeffrey Smith. Music “Never Give Up” by Wade Marshall.

Animation
Video projection, AfterEffects, Illustrator
1920 x 1080

STREET ART: MTL

Mel Palapuz

STREET ART: MTL is part photo-documentation and part city mapping. It poses many questions: How do different styles of street art in Montreal exist based on their respective neighbourhoods, if they exist at all? What is street art really saying to us?

Book
Glossy cardstock, paper
8.5 x 5.5 x 0.25 in.

The Race Booklet

Alyssa Zwonok

Samantha Dicriscio

Tess Kuramoto

The Race Booklet was designed for a short experimental play written by Concordia professor Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux. The text is complimented by original illustrations and photographs. The booklet itself focuses on the layout, the text-image relationship, and the content structure. It is printed in black only with an accented bright yellow on the cover. The typesetting emphasizes both legibility and the meaning of the text, supporting the desired atmosphere.

Book
Paper, ink, thread
6 x 7.5 in.

Mrs Eaves

Camila Acosta

This book was a collaborative project where every student was responsible for designing a signature for his or her assigned typeface. This signature presents Mrs Eaves, a typeface created by Zuzanna Licko in 1996. The delicate and feminine approach to the design reflects the nature of the typeface itself, as well as the woman that inspired its creation. Each student designed individual dust jackets and endpapers; the book was bound using a sewn binding technique.

Signature
Paper
5 x 7 in.

Perception + Colour

Edward Nyamenkum

Perception + Colour is a two-part book on theories of perception and colour. This accordion saddle stitch book takes references from well-known design books to explain their theory in a fun and whimsical manner. By using photographs of fruits to illustrate each example, Perception + Colour manages to convey important information with an interesting and playful twist.

Book
Paper
2 books, 5 x 9 in.

The Echo Game

Marie-Pier Larose

Marie-Élaine Grant

Julie Tremblay

The project consists of a publication that reflects as well as enhances the echo and the game found through the exhibited pieces. The game is represented through the vibrant colours of the alternated cover designs. The echo is reflected through the rigid grid layout, allowing titles and paragraphs to be disposed in a repetitive manner. The catalogue’s creation takes into account the gallery’s context – visitors come without being familiar with the artists or the exhibition. They can easily find their way by using the index page and exhibition plan on the cover or by consulting the introduction at the centre of the pamphlet that orients them towards the desired artist.

Exhibition catalogue
Paper, ink
8 x 10 in.

The Echo Game Exhibition Catalogue

Desislava Davidova

Maria Mahdessian

Mariana Leyton

The structure of this book is carefully thought out to underline the concept of an “echo”. Starting with the table of contents, little thumbnails, arranged in a tight grid, represent each artist, thus echoes of their work. The concept is repeated to display the captions of each artwork in every artist’s section. Furthermore, the artist’s name reappears on the exact same spot as in the table of contents when it is shown on his or her page. The shape of the thumbnails is also used in the cover design, making the concept complete, inside and out.

Exhibition catalogue
Printed on paper, perfect binding
9 x 10.5 in.