Design developments

In order to respond to feedback given during the initial crit I've developed my initial drawings by including 138 Ls within each drawing in order to better represent the anniversary of the light bulb (see figure 1). This has lead to some drawings becoming more simplified which in some cases has created a less interesting design (see figure 2-oil lamp). The use of including 138 Ls has limited the number of times the design is repeated within the drawings, which represents the glow created when a bulb is lit specifically the glow within the filament as the chemical reaction that allows the bulb to light up takes place. Consequently I've created some designs again to create a simplified drawing which creates a more interesting design when overlapped to better reflect the light bulb whilst still including only 138 Ls (see figures 3 and 4 oil lamp and wires). In addition I've developed nine drawings based on three categories, the components of the light bulb (see figures 1, 4 and 5), the evolution of the light bulb (see figures 3,6 and 7) and different styles of modern bulbs (see figures 8-10), one of each will feature on the posters promoting the exhibition and the rest on the handouts which will be given out throughout the exhibition itself. Overall I feel these designs are successful due to use of 138 Ls to reference the anniversary of the light bulb and bring context to the posters as well as simplifying the designs themselves so there is less overlapping of the Ls allowing each L to have its own space without appearing cramped within the drawings.

Figure 1- bulb casing 

Figure 2

Figure 3- oil lmap

Figure 4- wires

Figure 6- arc lamp

Figure 5- Filament

Figure 7- modern bulb

Figure 8- fitted ceiling light

Figure 9 - candle bulb

Figure 10- classic bulb