Department of Art & Design

Binghamton University

Open Studio 2020-2021

· Drawing 2020-2021

· Graphic Design 2020-2021

· Painting 2020-2021

· Photography 2020-2021

· Printmaking 2020-2021

· Sculpture 2020-2021

Senior Show 2020-2021

BFA Show 2020-2021

Archive

· Open Studio 2019-2020

Artwork

Zoo Pictograms

  • Jessica Vetri

Students were asked to design a set of six pictograms, using physical “links,” in order to communicate animals belonging in the same taxonomic class. Animals are generally grouped into six types. Students had to choose between one of the below six categories:

Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Invertebrates
Fish

The goal was to successfully communicate the six animals visually, and develop a distinct "style" that creates a consistent visual language, as if all pictograms belonged to the same pictographic family, and have derived from the same design process and system.

Students were asked to follow a similar attitude as if they were designing for an actual client – in this case the Binghamton Zoo – and they had to develop and provide their own design briefs, conduct visual research, engage in documentation of their creative process, and prototype and present their solutions.

* This project was intended to introduce all students to the toolset, functions, and workflows of Adobe Illustrator. More specifically students were introduced to the pen tool, shape-building techniques, patterns, and modular approaches in design.

Department of Art & Design

Binghamton University

The curriculum offers a strong foundation in the creation, history and theory of the visual arts and design, preparing students for professional careers and graduate studies. Students receive individualized attention from faculty who are committed to teaching excellence in traditional practices, expanded media and trans-disciplinary approaches to art, that emphasizes experimentation, problem-solving and collaboration.

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