The origins of IN
The idea of a School of Design store has been simmering for a while.
The 2013 International Charrette class was asked to produce “icons”
of Copenhagen as part of their classroom deliverables post-charrette.
What they produced became our first sample products for our awardwinning pop-up store exhibited at the 2014.
Ian Gough
Graphic Design | 2014
The following is an excerpt from an interview with student Ian Gough | March 2014.
What was it about Copenhagen
you were trying to capture in your icon?
There was a lot of Copenhagen that inspired me.
But the thing I noticed that marked a difference
between Toronto and Copenhagen for me was the
architecture and environments created for social
interactions...courtyards, buildings, shops, houses,
castles, sculptures, art, everything. There were
beautiful old buildings draped in history and mixed
with amazing design. Even the tiled roads were
carefully designed to create an interactive
environment.
What inspired you to express your
icon as an illustration?
For me, it was more about the pockets of places
where memories were made than finding one
object that would represent Copenhagen. I believe
many who visit there will add this courtyard to a
memorable experience of that great city.
Did the experience of participating
in your first charrette and being in
Copenhagen influence your thoughts
and approach to design?
Yes, during the charrette I believe everyone
discovered a little bit about themselves and how
to work under stress within a new environment.
It also allowed me to gain a new perspective on
who I am as a designer.
For my icon I drew a line illustration of one of
the many courtyards I came across with a
stylized interpretation of the tile work. I wanted
to capture the details of the historical buildings
and the unique patterning in the tiles of the
courtyard. It is a central meeting place for
many people and a good memory I wanted to
express. It’s also a place we don’t really have
here in Toronto.
Photography | Parham Didehvar |
Graphic Design 2014