We tried a new project the other day in my Graphic Design 2 class at Temple University Japan, and I’m excited about the process and results.

I asked the students to create geometric form using glow-in-the-dark iron-on material and then apply the material to black tee shirts.

We then put on our tee shirts and examined different spatial hierarchies by composing ourselves as the design elements in the windowless 3D design studio with the lights off.

Each class member took a turn directing, and once a composition was created (in essence, designed and choreographed), it was documented by the directing individual using a digital camera with a wide aperture and slow shutter speed.

In general, it was a really fun experiential group project that allowed each student to design without using the computer while still using fairly complex form.