FINAL COMPILATION

Low Yu Kai | 0381377

Bachelor of Design in Creative Media 

Design Principles (202602-GCD60804/GCD62904) 

Mr. Fauzi

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Blogpost links
• Final design
• Final reflection

Blogpost Links

Task 1 blogpost: https://0381377kai.blogspot.com/2026/02/low-yu-kai.html

Task 2 blogpost: https://0381377kai.blogspot.com/2026/02/task-2-visual-analysis-ideation.html

Task 3 blogpost:https://0381377kai.blogspot.com/2026/02/task-3-development-design.html

Final Design

Tredunder_LOWYUKAI_Task3

Explaining

This illustration, titled "Tredunder," reimagines the relationship between the earth and the sky to explore themes of origin and perception. The primary idea was to invert the natural order by using a storm cloud as the "foundation" for a tree. At the same time, the tree's dry branches resemble lightning, suggesting its natural connection. Small details, such as the birds flying at the bottom and the sparse green leaves, were included to create a sense of scale and to suggest that this inverted world is a living, breathing ecosystem. The design uses metaphor for the "roots" of thought and spirit. It suggests that our physical reality and growth are often anchored in intangible dreams, ideas, or the divine. By placing the source of life in the sky, the piece prompts the viewer to question their sense of groundedness and consider whether their own foundations are as solid as they seem.

Design Principles:

Balance: A formal, symmetrical arrangement along a vertical axis gives the impossible image a sense of stability and grace.

Contrast: The texture of the rough, organic texture with the soft, ethereal cloud creates visual tension.

Emphasis: The dark value at the center of the cloud acts as a focal point, immediately drawing the eye before it follows the "downward" growth of the branches.

Unity: A restricted color palette of blues, browns, and whites ties the disparate elements into a cohesive, dreamlike reality.

Movement: The branches give a sense of movement, like lightning falling from the sky.

Symbol: The shape of the branches symbolizes the shape of lightning.

Final Reflection

        Throughout this entire module, I believe I have learned a lot of practical knowledge that will be helpful for my future studies. First, I became aware of different design principles and their various usage scenarios and methods. I think this has laid a solid foundation for my design learning process, helping me understand and create different works based on design principles. Second, I learned how to use a blog to publish my progress. I realized that it is a great medium for preserving or categorizing my creative works, and I believe I will continue to use a blog to document myself in the future. In this module, I think my favorite part was the painting creation process. It was my first time using the design principles I have learned to create a drawing. In the past, I didn't consider much and therefore found it difficult to find a standard. For myself, I also think there are areas for improvement. The most important thing is that I often work slowly; when others have finished, I might only be halfway through. I believe I need to continue to work harder, manage my time more reasonably, and complete tasks on time. I hope I can perform better and complete tasks more punctually in future assignments, as I believe both of these are very important in design.