How do the two texts relate about the time period they were written? Are any parts timeless?
Do you agree with Steyrel’s statement that as they lose quality, they gain a different meaning? Why or why not?
What do you think about the act of collecting images popularized by sites like Pinterest and Instagram? Do you think this practice has evolved? How does it impact graphic design?
“The poor image is no longer about the real thing—the originary original.[…] It is about defiance and appropriation just as it is about conformism and exploitation.” – Hito Steyerl
Critique Process
Inspired from Lauren McCarthy’s presentation at The School for Poetic Computation’s Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn seminar.
Describe, analyze, interpret, evaluate
Describe
Take a look at what you’re looking at. What does it look like, literally? What are you seeing? What stands out to you? What is getting your attention?
Example
I’m seeing a lot of pink.
Analyze
After describing what you see, take a step back and consider how it’s impacting the design
Example
I’m seeing a lot of pink objects which is making the design feel chaotic.
Interpret
What do you think the designer’s intentions were with this project? This is a good time to ask questions to get more information.
Typophoto & In Defense of the Poor Image
László Moholy-Nagy
Hito Steyerl
Discussion
Critique Process
Describe, analyze, interpret, evaluate
Describe
Analyze
Interpret