Design Theory: Conceptual Contrast

In this new video series, I'm going to be pondering the theoretical side of design to determine the best methods for creating things that are appealing and unique. I'll deal with all aspects of the idea creating process and share potential tricks and tips that will make it easier for you.

Episode 1 is about Conceptual Contrast. Using juxtaposing archetypes to create new and fun ideas.

[JointManJoe]

Your Samurai would so sink into the sand with those sandals you gave him. Talking about functionality.

[dreamsprayanimation]

All this time I thought the name for this aspect of design was dramatic irony. My favorite example of Conceptual contrast is the Fallout series. Not necessarily the mixing of old world 50s culture with futuristic but making that world like a parody of the propoganda of the cold war that contrasts with the parody of the future that the people of the 50s propogated in pop culture. In fact it contrasts even in its delivery since all around you see childish cartoons and cheesy commercial friendly pop wrapped around a legitimately horrific, bleak and cruel setting. The style of the series in of itself constantly communicates the way in which propoganda scews reality and how dangerously misleading and immoral it can be. It amplifies the individual stories that take place in the fallout universe with further contrast between something that would work best in a silly political cartoon or satire into a fundamental signature design. Thanks for putting it into perspective for me.

[veronicatr]

I was having such a good time with the cute robots when meat tree showed up to ruin my life.
Still, great video!

[veldin]

When sinix teaches I wonder if he justs puts on a playlist of his videos in class and goes to the teachers lounge to play SF5.

[SpiriTracE]

Your robot design really made me want to try out some of my own. Great video topic, and nice work. Btw, seeing you freehand those castles blows my mind. When studying perspective, I was doing those for an assignment, and even with perspective lines I couldn't figure out how to easily get the roof parts correct.

[benmcentee]

I love the idea behind this video, I feel so inspired to create! Would love if this series was continued.

[corintiax]

You don't know how useful is this video for me, especially for the perspective and how color works in this cases. Is great that you put more than one example btw.

[BathroomTile]

You know what, regarding what you said about historical realism becoming the new novelty, I sometimes look at old illustrations of demons, mythological creatures and the like, and I just wish I could see that again in games or movies instead of making everything look extremely "imaginative" and extreme.

[naumchomsky]

Every time a new Sinix video pops up I do a double take and say "woah shit."

[rafaelribeiroteixeira]

I just love you, Sinix, your mind is a treasure

[alexket]

All the time you spent on this was definitely worth it! Great video!

[michaeloffner]

The most terrifying thing about the meat tree is that there are hungry roots like misshapen finger right beneath your feet, possibly waiting to grab you and consume you via osmosis.

[projectproxy]

6:14 "but that's about it"

My brain auto-filling the next words: "cya"

Years of watching Cr1TiKaL have burned those words into my brain (in a good way). For a split second I always expect the video to end and my brain relaxes.

[felipetascon]

Sinix, we need a sinix paints traditional oils series!

[spooktastical]

I'm so glad you're doing a series on this! This video was awesome and helped so much!!

[ZeOGajoDasCenas]

Just had to stop here to say I'd never seen a video of yours before but I loved it! I was looking for design theory videos everywhere to start getting into it, but never found anything other than graphic design! Congrats bro! This is awesome! Keep'em coming!

[baddonkey]

Wish I could do that good. That castle painting was gorgeous

[TheDestroyer]

really fun video from you sinix and you always come up with some interesting and creative ideas which makes me want more! The video length is fine, the longer the videos the better :D

[cri]

"I'm going to make the building looking VERY normal"
*Draw a Japanese castle*

[TheYoghurt]

This video is great! I find it quite daunting to try to come up with good ideas, so breaking it down like this is super helpful!