Concept
Computers run on a clocking system called the Unix Time System. The clock started ticking on the 1st January 1970 and every moment in time since can be measured by a 10-digit numerical number which represents the number of seconds that have passed since the epoch of the era.
The Declaration of Independence for the United States explores the pursuit of happiness. I have been considering how happiness can be measured and was inspired by a quote by *** “Happiness can be measured not by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.” These moments, good or bad, shape a person’s life.
Project
This project will be a personal account of my life so far. The clock starting ticking at 00:00 on 30th June 1981. All of the life changing moments in my life so far can be represented by Unix time, a numerical 10-digit number as described above.
This number will be graphically illustrated and accompanied by the title of a song which reflects that particular moment. This combination of typography and information graphics will form a book of images. To the viewer, each image will be graphically interesting and seem obvious but the deeper meaning behind the work will be a personal exploration.
I want to focus on typography, graphic design elements and strong colours rather than a photographic approach. My inspiration will start from graphic designers such as Saul Bass and Sister Corita.
Deliverables
For this project I will deliver:
- a book of images
- book jacket design
- a related series of A1 posters
- an introductory multimedia video introducing the project which can be put on my website to showcase the work
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