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Wells Fargo Plaza Fountain
This fountain is a depiction of the youthfulness of the city of Charlotte while also acting as an inviting piece of art for the plaza. Wells Fargo's long history and museum in Charlotte may have inspired them to create an artistic piece that captures…
Tags: CJ Falchi
World Market Candle
The item I chose to analyze for this week is a small candle from World Market. The reason I found this object interesting is that, compared to many other companies, World Market generally makes their candles seem less flashy or colorful in…
Autonomy Bookcover
I chose this image to complement our discussion of the evaluation of visual images in class last week. The design of the bookcover communicates a clear message and feeling. It is a book about the future of self-driving cars, and the dark color of the…
Tags: Sarah Hartsell
NC State Water Bottle
This water bottle was an employee appreciation gift from NC State University in 2017. Although it is a relatively simple water bottle, specifically including "Student Employees" on the side helps make it feel more personal and unique. The use of a…
Tags: Savannah Scruggs, Water Bottle
Wolf Plaza Statues
These three metal statues of NCSU's mascot decorate the Wolf Plaza not far from Talley Student Union. The statues components are meshed and allows observers to see through them. The statues are about five feet tall (which is tall enough to discourage…
Tags: Justice Thomas, statue, wolf
Pewter Mug
This pewter mug I bought for $5 while at a flea market on winter break this past year. Although it hosts some utilitarian purposes, its primary and obvious one is for drinking liquids. However, I mostly use it for storage for items such as pencils,…
Tags: Kitchenware, Michael Hopkins, Mug, Pewter Mug, souvenir