Flyer Maker was composed using p5.js, a Javascript library intended for generative art.
The application was inspired by public flyer kiosks and digital advertisements in public transportation hubs. Considering relationships in these formats led me to question the tool's context of use, and how it could apply across digital platforms.
After developing "Flyer Maker 1.0" a second iteration was built to accommodate for an image brush which allows users to upload and draw with image files. Flyer Maker stores image data separately from the vector arrays which hold their coordinates, so images can be replaced, but not the paths and scales along which they are rendered.
An initial round of example flyers were generated by re-presenting the content of flyers and posters seen around Baltimore City.
An initial round of example flyers were generated by re-presenting the content of flyers and posters seen around Baltimore City.
An initial round of example flyers were generated by re-presenting the content of flyers and posters seen around Baltimore City.
An initial round of example flyers were generated by re-presenting the content of flyers and posters seen around Baltimore City.
Upon completion, Flyer Maker was featured in MICA's annual Design League exhibition. The show's theme was based on exchange between people, places and things. A microsite was developed, providing app access, examples, and writing which expressed the piece's value as a tool for collaboration. (image courtesy of MICA Design League)
contributed by Mazzy Bell
produced with Kaity Gmitter
miscellaneous contributions from Alec Cerminaro and Hannamae Greenfield
promotion for Flyer Maker
produced with Catherine Khamnouane
produced with Jack Coyle
contributed by Ellie Mac
produced with Kaity Gmitter
contributed by Maxwell Breaux
produced for MICA Design League annual exhibition
