Time Sink
This project investigates the spatial and emotional dynamics between 2D and 3D design through observational analysis and creative reinterpretation. It begins with critical visual assessments of both graphical and physical spaces (Part A), followed by explorations into spatial organisations and conceptual inversions (Part B). The final outcome is a pair of inverted expressions—one transforming a physical space into a graphical interpretation, and the other vice versa.
The poster Time Sink is the final 2D graphical reinterpretation inspired by a 3D physical model centred around the theme of mental health. While the model communicates the urgency and heaviness of time for those struggling, the poster visualises the internal experience of entrapment and emotional weight. The hourglass metaphor captures a person sinking beneath time’s pressure, reaching out toward a distant, more vibrant world. The continuation of colours and symbolic elements from the 3D model ties the narrative together, reinforcing the emotional message visually. his project was awarded a High Distinction and is now showcased as an exemplary submission for future cohorts in this mandatory UNSW design course.
Part A: Observation and Notation of Space
This section focuses on the visual analysis of two 2D graphic designs and two physical 3D spaces. Through observational sketches, photography, and material research, I explored key design elements such as line, form, tone, and texture to understand their narrative, emotional, and spatial impact.
Part B: Spatial Organisation and Relationships
This section examines spatial qualities through research and analysis of four spaces, exploring concepts like centralised and linear organisation. One 2D and one 3D space were then inverted—graphical to physical and vice versa—resulting in abstract conceptual models. The process was documented in a visual diary through sketches, studies, and photography.
