FIGURE/GROUND

#1 Figure/Ground Reversal
The following exercise needs to be completed prior to continuing with the projects. The purpose is by using a predefined grid system, create an interesting design that displays figure/ground reversal. Graphic designers use this concept on a daily basis.

Definition of Figure/Ground: Any object (photo., illustration, Typography, etc.) exists in space and shapes the space around it. Figure/Ground reversal, in the example below, means that the white areas form shapes based on the position of the black shapes.

Use the tools in Photoshop to create a page of interlocking shapes demonstrating figure/ground reversal. Create a series of studies. Presentation requirements will be given in class.

Important, File Size: 720px wide x 612px tall @ 72 ppi (this is set up for you)

Click here to download the tile project format.
Click here to experiment with an online interactive tile version of the project.
Click here to view the video tutorial for the project.

I created the example below using the tile system for this project.