Jim Rodgers jlrodgers236@comcast.net www.jlrodgers.com Concepts of design Jim Rodgers jlrodgers236@comcast.net www.jlrodgers.com 9/16/2018

Introduction Review some work from another time/place Look for patterns and guidelines Evaluate some objects 9/16/2018

Basic Concepts We perceive the same things differently Our appreciation of Beauty/Form evolves from: Our life experience Our learning/knowledge Our cultural heritage 9/16/2018

Esthetics of good design persist Perception of beauty & form evolves Function / needs change Cultural traditions provide continuity “Fads” pass – classical forms remain 9/16/2018

Oldest known Chinese pot ~1000 BC 9/16/2018

Etruscan wine amphora 530-525 BC 9/16/2018

Egyptian 18th Dynasty 9/16/2018

Early Greek Vase 9/16/2018

Corinthian Amphora 9/16/2018

Minoan Flower vase 9/16/2018

Quing Dynasty 9/16/2018

Late Qing Kangxi tea cup 9/16/2018

17th Century ceramic 9/16/2018

18th Century mantle vase 9/16/2018

20th Century Contemporary vases 9/16/2018

B C A Golden Mean (Φ) Φ = (√5+1)/2 = 1.6180… 38% : 62% 2/5 : 3/5 B:A = C:B Φ = (√5+1)/2 = 1.6180… 38% : 62% 2/5 : 3/5 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean 9/16/2018

Golden Mean (Φ) Φ = (√5+1)/2 = 1.6180… 9/16/2018

Golden Mean (Φ) Φ = (√5+1)/2 = 1.6180… 9/16/2018

Golden Mean (Φ) Φ = (√5+1)/2 = 1.6180… 9/16/2018

Golden Mean (Φ) Φ = (√5+1)/2 = 1.6180… 9/16/2018

Golden Mean (Φ) Φ = (√5+1)/2 = 1.6180… A B C 9/16/2018

Golden Mean (Φ) Φ = (√5+1)/2 = 1.6180… A B C 9/16/2018 AB:AC=BC:AB

Golden Mean (Φ) calipers 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean (Φ) 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean 9/16/2018

φ and Fibonacci 9/16/2018

Fibonocci sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233 … 9/16/2018

Fibonocci sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233 … 2/1 = 2.0 3/2 = 1.5 5/3 = 1.67 8/5 = 1.6 13/8 = 1.625 21/13 = 1.615 34/21 = 1.619 55/34 = 1.618 89/55 = 1.618 9/16/2018

Fibonocci in nature 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233 … 9/16/2018

Fibonocci in nature 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233 … 9/16/2018

Fibonocci in nature 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233 … 9/16/2018

Fibonocci in architecture 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233 … 9/16/2018

Fibonocci in architecture 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233 … 9/16/2018

Nature By The Numbers A video by Cristóbal Vila, Saragossa, Spain 9/16/2018

Using the Golden Mean 9/16/2018

Sung Dynasty Bowl 3.25” 2” 3.25”/2” = 1.625 9/16/2018

Sources of Inspiration 9/16/2018

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Classical Southwestern Pueblo pottery shapes Date from 10th century Mogollon, Anasazi, Hohokam Perpetuated through culture Used for ceremonial and practical applications Hand built – decorated with natural slips 9/16/2018

Hohokum 850-1100 9/16/2018

Mogollon 1150 9/16/2018

Salado 1100 - 1200 9/16/2018

Traditional shapes Dry Storage jar 9/16/2018

Traditional shapes Water Jug 9/16/2018

Traditional shapes Bead Pot 9/16/2018

Traditional shapes Olla 9/16/2018

Traditional shapes Sikyatki 9/16/2018

Tsuque – 1600+ 9/16/2018

Santa Ana 1600- 1880 9/16/2018

Zia - 1890 9/16/2018

Hopi 1900 9/16/2018

Cochiti - 1900 9/16/2018

Lucy Lewis – Acoma Acoma 1898-1992 9/16/2018

Maria Martinez San Indefonso 1887-1989 9/16/2018

Blue Corn (Crucita Gonzales Calabaza) San Indefonso 1921-1999 9/16/2018

Nampeyo of Hano Hopi 1860-1942 9/16/2018

Fanny Nampayo 9/16/2018

Jean Sahme Nampayo 9/16/2018

Iris Nampayo 9/16/2018

Katheryn Dewakuku - Hopi 9/16/2018

Sandra Victorio 9/16/2018

Mata Ortiz Independent development Derived from Casas Grandes shards found at Paquemé by Juan Quezada 9/16/2018

Juan Quezada 9/16/2018

Juan Quezada 9/16/2018

Nicholas Quezada 9/16/2018

Nicholas Quezada 9/16/2018

Lydia Quezada 9/16/2018

Leonel Quezada 9/16/2018

Father and Son 9/16/2018

Eduardo Ortiz 9/16/2018

Rubin Ponce 9/16/2018

Summary of design elements Functionality Fitness for use Human factors engineering Cultural/religious significance Historical development 9/16/2018

Objective elements Shape Proportion Continuity of elements Complexity/simplicity Size Weight 9/16/2018

Subjective elements Perception of value Subjective impact – Aesthetics Weight/balance Color Figure Smoothness to the eye Smoothness to the touch Finish 9/16/2018

Emotional elements Surprise Curiosity Satisfaction Pleasure 9/16/2018

lines Type of lines Combination of lines Straight Circular Cantanary – Parabolic Asymmetrical Combination of lines Continuing Reversing 9/16/2018

Following the rules 9/16/2018

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Breaking the rules 9/16/2018

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Application Plan a vessel with the 2/5 - 3/5 rule Place the largest diameter at the dividing point Add design elements at 2/5 point Consider the height to diameter with the same guidelines Determine if the neck/foot is inside or outside the design “box” 9/16/2018

JLR’s 2016 aesthetics General No straight lines Serpentine Continuous Feet that float the vessel Should not call attention Develop pleasing contrasts Contrast in textures Contrast in colors Weight/color alignment 9/16/2018

JLR’s 2016 aesthetics For segmented work Grain match or controlled contrasts Grain alignment in all elements Use veneers to separate colors All glue joints tight – no fills Wood colors carefully chosen Match wood densities 9/16/2018

JLR’s 2016 aesthetics Functional vessels – bowls Artistic vessels Feet 40-60% of diameter Thicker rims Recurved rims to contain Artistic vessels Minimal foot for stability Fuller curve allows smaller foot Necks need to be completed 9/16/2018

Ideas to help develop shapes Study source materials Make a scrap book Study other crafts Make full scale drawings Make a cut out Build a prototype to scale Save great shapes paint them black 9/16/2018

Famous sayings “Wood has no value” – Don Derry “If you think it’s good enough, it isn’t” – Wayne Cowden “You can have the biggest bowl or the prettiest bowl but maybe not both” – Jan Blumer “Break the rules; if it works, it works!” – Jim Rodgers 9/16/2018