Comparing Design Principles in Comics and Desserts to Discern its Impact on Visual and Sensory
- October 16, 2021
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Creative Arts, IJRSI, Social Science
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VIII, Issue IX, September 2021 | ISSN 2321–2705
Comparing Design Principles in Comics and Desserts to Discern its Impact on Visual and Sensory
Nysa Adurkar
Hill Spring International School, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Be it in art, gastronomy, architecture or literature, visual appeal plays a vital role in enticing the viewer and conveying the creator’s true thoughts. Particularly in the world of cuisine and writing, these first appearances are crucial to draw the reader’s attention while maintaining an aesthetic sense. To highlight these striking similarities in the use of design elements , this paper compares five desserts created by Michelin Star chefs and five comic strips from the series ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ by Bill Watterson, particularly emphasising on these visual elements and their impact on the viewer.
Keywords: art, design principles, desserts, sensory perception, visual perception
I. INTRODUCTION
The importance of aesthetics is undeniable, especially in the fast-paced modern world. Advertisements aim to capture the audience’s attention in a matter of seconds, through unique and thought provoking designs. While these might look different on the surface, a closer look at any artwork will reveal certain repeated design elements that, when revised, allows any artist to have lasting effect on the viewer. This paper is a reflection on how chefs and writers also need to use the design principles to create appealing works which will attract their customers upon immediate interaction.
Some of the design principles are balance, rhythm, unity, proportion, use of line, colour etc. These principles allow creativity, as well enable the artist to portray their message in a subtle manner.
These techniques are particularly evident in the world of gastronomy and writing, since first appearances play a crucial role in grasping the viewer’s attention while maintaining an aesthetic sense. Though, at first thought, a comic strip and a plated dessert seem incomparable, they make use of numerous overlapping techniques of design. Just as the chef is confined to one plate, a comic writer aims to guide the readers through a story in the limited space of panels. To highlight these striking similarities in the use of design elements, desserts by Michelin star chefs and comic strips from the series ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ by Bill Watterson can be analysed to determine the effect of these visual elements on a viewer.
