Opinion Website: Fading Experiences
Objective
In this project, I have to create a website about an opinion with a strong personal and conceptual context. This requires conducting extensive research, writing, image creation as well as design. Additionally, I must further explore blending image and type.
Approach
Elie Wiesel once said that “if we stop remembering, we stop being.” In my opinion, memories matter because they shape who I am and how I perceive the world. When people forget about the past, they forget who they are, and they make poor life choices. Life in the digital age is concerning because we are constantly being absorbed in computer screens, and mobile devices keep us distracted and may erode our sense of self.
I designed an opinion website based on the idea of memory loss in the digital age. I was inspired by experiences viewing photos I’ve taken while traveling. Looking back on many of my photos, I fail to remember where I was when I took them. The website juxtaposes three stages of memory loss—before, during, and after. I use a white background to give the feeling of blankness—a memory stripped bare—and the typography and imagery differentiate the sections.
