Gizmo's Adventures
Session Title
Design Expo 1
Faculty Mentor
Jason Tselentis, M.F.A.| Elizabeth Dulemba, Ph.D.
College
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department
Design
Abstract
This story takes place in the world of Rosie Lynd, a fourth grade creative genius who has an aptitude for invention and just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. However, this tale does not follow her, but instead follows the everyday happenings of her pet frog, Gizmo (also a creative genius of course… Adding flies to any recipe makes it better, right?). Follow him as he hops his way through the day, because you never know what he might get into next. What does it take to be a well-known character that everybody loves? A plush, a keychain, a book in every household? This is a project that explores these questions through development of character design, and story, as well as a focus on the desirability of certain materials for production as opposed to others. The finished product will consist of a short story, physical book, with accompanying button set, sticker pack, and acrylic keychain. My intention is to create a cohesive series of items that possess the propensity to become well-known and loved across a variety of platforms.
Course Assignment
VCOM 486 and VCOM 487 – Tselentis
Previously Presented/Performed?
Winthrop University Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors, Rock Hill, SC, April 2023.
Type of Presentation
Oral presentation
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
Gizmo's Adventures
This story takes place in the world of Rosie Lynd, a fourth grade creative genius who has an aptitude for invention and just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. However, this tale does not follow her, but instead follows the everyday happenings of her pet frog, Gizmo (also a creative genius of course… Adding flies to any recipe makes it better, right?). Follow him as he hops his way through the day, because you never know what he might get into next. What does it take to be a well-known character that everybody loves? A plush, a keychain, a book in every household? This is a project that explores these questions through development of character design, and story, as well as a focus on the desirability of certain materials for production as opposed to others. The finished product will consist of a short story, physical book, with accompanying button set, sticker pack, and acrylic keychain. My intention is to create a cohesive series of items that possess the propensity to become well-known and loved across a variety of platforms.
