CARTOON INSPIRATION

These Skelanimals are kooky and cute. The target audience aimed at teens and and 'tweens' reflect this weird but cute element to the designs.

CARTOON INSPIRATION

Hello Kitty is such a happy and fun bunch of designs. The word cute comes to mind straight away. I love the use of simple shape and line to create the Cat.

CARTOON INSPIRATION

Paul Frank uses such a flat colour but creates such a strong contrast within the flat blocks. I also love how they give the characters such an attitude.

CARTOON INSPIRATION

I love the use of typography to create a cartoon like image. The great thing about "Emily The Strange" is that it is more of a teen cartoon as the emotion behind it creates a dark and kooky feel.

HOME OF THE FUTURE INSIDE POSTER FINAL

HOME OF THE FUTURE INSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number five.

Adjustment of body text to create a more flowing pattern. Also swapping the heading and subheading around to create a stronger balance.

HOME OF THE FUTURE INSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number four.

Addition of the body text. Describing the inside of the Eco Dome. Convincing the audience that it is a positive and good for the environment option of living.

HOME OF THE FUTURE INSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number three.
Addition of sub heading. Same font as poster one to show they are a campaign.

HOME OF THE FUTURE INSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number two.

Heading and border for circle. This brings the attention to the interior view.

HOME OF THE FUTURE INSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number one.

Inside circle. View of the environmentally friendly interior.

HOME OF THE FUTURE OUTSIDE POSTER FINAL

HOME OF THE FUTURE OUTSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number five.

I have added the body text. It is a advertisement trying to convince the people of the future that an Eco Dome is what they should buy to help the environment.

HOME OF THE FUTURE OUTSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number four.

I have included a magnified view of the roof garden that is featured in the Eco Dome design. Showing the viewer what to expect from the Eco Dome.

HOME OF THE FUTURE OUTSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number three.

Here, I have photoshoped the "Eco Dome" to the image. I have also used the clone tool to create a grass area in the foreground so the Dome looks as though it is grounded.

HOME OF THE FUTURE OUTSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number two.

Here, I have added a photo that I took back home in the town of Cohuna. I have overlayed the background I made before over the picture to create a strong environmental feel. I have also added a heading in a calm and flowing text. Inforcing a positive feel.

HOME OF THE FUTURE OUTSIDE POSTER PROGRESS

Number one.

This is a plain green backround in Photoshop in which I used a range of artistic brushes to create a calm and flowing theme.

HOME OF THE FUTURE SKETCHES AND PHOTOS TO BE USED

My designs will be a campaign and I want to show the viewer that this is a positive idea that everyone should to. The colour theme will be greens and blues to create a soothing and calm feel, and to represent nature.

HOME OF THE FUTURE SYNOPSIS

OUTSIDE: We will be living in an enviromentally friendly world in ten years from now. The conditions outside will still be nice normal weather, but the air will be fresher as we breathe in, as we will all be equiped with energy saving devices, stopping the global warming and carbon emission dangers. Our eco friendly houses will be made of wood. They will be dome in shape, with roof gardens, and plenty of windows for light, therefor creating a healthier world. The house will be on a turnstile that will allow the residents to face the rooms they wish light into the sun. For days without sun, solar panels will feature in the roof garden. Overall, a happy, easily maintainable house, and best of all, you'll be doing your bit for the the country, and the world!

INSIDE: A very open plain house, therefore less materials to build it, meaning less carbon emissions and greenhouse gas. The idea of having an enviromentally friendly place has come about as the problems of global warming are becoming a lot more obvious and the public finally want to do something about it. A solar powered shower and flushing toilet will feature in the house, along with all other apliances being backed up by solar power. Our homes will still feature your typical furniture and be made of the normal materials as this is only the start of this enviromentally friendly lifestyle! But in time, maybe another 10 years on top of this, all materials and furniture will be cleanly recycled materials, making the interior of the house match the eco friendly level of the exterior of this positive influence house!

HOME OF THE FUTURE RESEARCH

Roof Gardens Impact on Energy Saving
What it is Roof gardens keep flat roofs cool in Summer – and also help insulate in winter. They require little maintenance and reduce energy bills significantly. 12% of roofs are “green” in Germany already, and Tokyo law requires at least 20% of all new roofs to be “green”. 12.5 million square feet of green roofs were installed in Germany in 2001 alone. Green roofs are of three types: ornamental roof gardens requiring high maintenance, roofs with shallower soil and narrower range of planting, while the third type is made up of sedums, mosses and whatever else establishes itself naturally. How it works A layer of soil is placed over a waterproof roofing material, with raised sides to prevent soil washing into drains when it rains. The soil is planted with vegetation which can withstand extremes of hot, cold, dampness and drying out. Cooling happens not just because of shading the roof surface, but also because up to 60% of all rain is retained on the roof in the soil and as it evaporates, it acts as an air conditioner, cooling the entire surface. Plants themselves also lose water by transpiration, cooling their leaves down. Water loss is higher than at ground level because wind speeds are greater. The impact can be huge. For example, studies on Chicago City Hall after installation showed that roof temperatures fell by up to 30 degrees C on hot summer days and surrounding areas were cooler by 9 degrees C. We know that with every degree less difference between internal and external temperature, the fuel bill can fall by up to 10%. Why it matters More than 30% of all carbon dioxide emissions in many developed nations is heating or cooling buildings. Here is a low cost way to permanently reduce energy use, improve the appearance of buildings, and reduce the temperature experienced in the street by pedestrians and drivers. The Tokyo government estimates that if half their roofs were green it would save a million dollars every day in air conditioning energy use. Benefits in addition to improved insulation are: reduce storm water run off, preventing water pollution by keeping contaminants in soil, longer roof life. Reducing heat of entire neighbourhood, encouraging plant and animal biodiversity, improved sound insulation and leisure opportunities for users of the building. Roof gardens also increase the capital value of buildings and their marketability. The saving of energy per square metre are very complex to calculate. In a typical Central European location, savings have been estimated to be up to EU50 a year in reduced fuel bills. (National Green Roof Congress). Challenges Roof weight can increase by as much as 30 - 950kg per square metre for roof gardens depending on depth of soil, when saturated by heavy rain. Most roofs need strengthening to take such weight. Maintenance can also be costly if a garden is intended. If green roofs completely dry out, they can actually become hotter than gravel roofs in the height of summer. Business Opportunities The UK could be the largest potential market for green roofs in Europe with an estimated 50 acres of roofs across the city which could be suitable for conversion, at £50 to £120 a square metre for ornamental roof gardens to less than £10 a square metre for moss and natural vegetation cover. Hundreds of companies will service this demand ranging from specialist roofing companies to design, planting and maintenance. Roof gardens save energy and improve the environment.

MY THOUGHTS: I think the houses would be really futuristic and environmentally friendly if they were to have gardens on the roof, I will incorporate this in my design.