Communication Design Studio Summary

In our first Communication design studio class, Stacie asked us to gather around some antique toys which were arranged in a circle. We looked at toys and discussed theories about their origin and function. We guessed which toys were fast or slow based on their appearance. We guessed how much the toys cost. We also discussed the origin of each toy — where it was made and were it was bought. Some items were make to look like they were from a different time period or region. The goal of the exercise was to examine our assumptions about the appearance of each toy. We all draw assumptions from the physical appearance of things. We are constantly engaged in visual communication.