Graduates

Lauren Aquino

MFA in Graphic Design - 2 Yr Path — Graduate Graphic Design

Course:

GRFX-651 Graduate Thesis 2

Faculty:

Monica Schlaug

Good Taste

Cultural tastes in food and design vary and evolve across communities. Graphic designers who aim to decolonize their research and ideation process need to understand this diverse and complex heritage. By examining culinary traditions like ingredients, religious or spiritual practices, and eating customs, designers can gain a perspective on multifaceted audiences that allows for more empathetic design solutions. Good Taste is my MFA Thesis.

Learning Outcomes:

I chose Moroccan cuisine as a first case study to test out the efficacy of the Good Taste methodology. I wanted to create a physical artifact that was both about and inspired by this culture. This case study is called “tagine”, after the iconic cookware used to create the dish of the same name. This project was self-directed. I learned how to manage scope but still allowed myself to fully experiment in a way that isn't realistic for all projects.

Project Website:

https://www.instagram.com/good.taste.design/