Orientation for designers

 OBJECT SELECTED: Folding Fan Why a Folding Fan? The folding fan is familiar yet mechanically interesting. It operates on a hinge mechanism, with ribs that expand in a radial formation when opened and fold neatly into a stack when closed. Its movement is smooth and satisfying, and it offers plenty of opportunity to explore geometry, symmetry, and manual rendering techniques. Object Study & Research I began by observing a real folding fan and noting the following components: • Ribs (Sticks): Thin pieces of wood, plastic, or metal that form the structure. • Guard Sticks: The outermost ribs,  usually thicker for protection. • Leaf: The fabric or paper attached to the ribs that creates the actual fan surface. • Pivot Pin: A small fastener at the bottom that connects all the ribs and allows rotation. • Movement: The ribs rotate around the pivot point in an arc, evenly spaced when open. Visual Breakdown Rendering Techniques Used • Hatching was applied to ribs for dimensionality....

Still Life – Yellow Boot, Purse, and Vase  Adjustments Made: •Exposure: +0.3 — Brightened the image slightly to enhance the light tones. •Contrast: +25 — Added punch and depth between objects. •Highlights: -10 — Reduced glare on the boot and purse. •Shadows: +35 — Pulled out details from darker regions. •Whites/Blacks: +10 / -20 — Balanced the brightness and defined edges. •Saturation: +15 — Boosted color vibrancy. •Vibrance: +20 — Enhanced muted tones without overexposing skin tones. •Hue (Yellows): +6 — Fine-tuned the boot color for a cleaner tone. •Clarity & Sharpening: +10 Clarity, +40 Sharpening — Added texture and detail to the background and accessories. The result: a vivid, polished version of the still life that maintains its original composition but feels more dynamic and eye-catching. Narrow Stairway in a Hilly Town Adjustments Made: •Exposure: +0.2 — Slightly brightened to lift shadowy areas. •Contrast: +30 — Defined architectural lines and textures. •Highlights/Sha...