Daniel
What a fantastic idea. I don't have any examples, but I'm very interested
in anything you write. Could you please send me references/reports.
Dave.
>
>Reply to Daniel Miller at PSU. Thanks. Howard
>
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>
>Date: Thu, 27 Jan 1994 13:09:02 EST
>From: The Lucky One <DCM118@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Design Communication: Representation
>
> Hello. I am doing research in reguards to various representations of
>design ideas, concepts, and explorations. As part of my studies in the Land-
>scape architecture program here at Penn State University I am looking at
>new, unusual, or "beyond the common" ways of representing architectural
>ideas at the conceptual phase of the design process. Beyond simply defining
>these methods and media I am interested in how these methods of communication
>serve as a tool for the exploration of design concepts.
> As I said I am looking for representation techniques that go beyond the
>usual, that is the common or typical development of diagram, matrix, plan,
>section, perspective, photo, or model. These techniques can be new in the
>technilogical sence, but need not be limited to that. Examples of ancient,
>but unique, conceptual ideas would be just as helpful.
> To demonstrate the way I am currently headed, I will list some of the
>examples I have come up with:
>
> - The use of text, or poetry to convey a conceptual feeling
> - Holographic imagery, a technological way of portraying 3 dimentional
> built forms in a 2 dimentional format
> - Halprin's use of dance notation in RSVP to signify movement and
> time in a 2 dimentional plan
> - Collage images to display matereal qualities desired for the design
> - Michealangelo's sketchbooks for personal records of initial ideas
>
> These are just some of what I have come up with, I would appreciate ANY
>input or suggestions that any of you may have. Other examples would be most
>helpful, but any comments on the project as a whole, or readings (ie. texts or
>magazine articles) i should reference would be greatly appreciated.
>
> I request that your notes be sent directly to me as well as publicly
> posted, as I don't get to read Netnews regularly. I do thank you in advance.
>
> Truly,
> Daniel C. Miller
> DCM118 at PSUVM.PSU.EDU
> DCM118 at PSUVM
What a fantastic idea. I don't have any examples, but I'm very interested
in anything you write. Could you please send me references/reports.
Dave.
>
>Reply to Daniel Miller at PSU. Thanks. Howard
>
> - - The original note follows - -
>
>Date: Thu, 27 Jan 1994 13:09:02 EST
>From: The Lucky One <DCM118@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Design Communication: Representation
>
> Hello. I am doing research in reguards to various representations of
>design ideas, concepts, and explorations. As part of my studies in the Land-
>scape architecture program here at Penn State University I am looking at
>new, unusual, or "beyond the common" ways of representing architectural
>ideas at the conceptual phase of the design process. Beyond simply defining
>these methods and media I am interested in how these methods of communication
>serve as a tool for the exploration of design concepts.
> As I said I am looking for representation techniques that go beyond the
>usual, that is the common or typical development of diagram, matrix, plan,
>section, perspective, photo, or model. These techniques can be new in the
>technilogical sence, but need not be limited to that. Examples of ancient,
>but unique, conceptual ideas would be just as helpful.
> To demonstrate the way I am currently headed, I will list some of the
>examples I have come up with:
>
> - The use of text, or poetry to convey a conceptual feeling
> - Holographic imagery, a technological way of portraying 3 dimentional
> built forms in a 2 dimentional format
> - Halprin's use of dance notation in RSVP to signify movement and
> time in a 2 dimentional plan
> - Collage images to display matereal qualities desired for the design
> - Michealangelo's sketchbooks for personal records of initial ideas
>
> These are just some of what I have come up with, I would appreciate ANY
>input or suggestions that any of you may have. Other examples would be most
>helpful, but any comments on the project as a whole, or readings (ie. texts or
>magazine articles) i should reference would be greatly appreciated.
>
> I request that your notes be sent directly to me as well as publicly
> posted, as I don't get to read Netnews regularly. I do thank you in advance.
>
> Truly,
> Daniel C. Miller
> DCM118 at PSUVM.PSU.EDU
> DCM118 at PSUVM