ROZITA SOPHIA FOGELMAN

Bio:

Fogelman is a conceptual artist and designer from Tbilisi, Georgia who now resides in Berkeley, CA. She established a media art graduate program at California State University East Bay and was recognized as a Research Scientist by the Israeli Academy of Sciences and Humanities in 2016.

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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?

My brother's architectural drafting in the 60s inspired my passion for architecture and design, leading me to create futuristic urban environments.

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What do you do?

I make digital patterns and models on Facebook using ASCII & Unicode code instead of the regular alphabet. It's eco-friendly and paper-saving, using the HTML text field as my canvas.

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What excites you in the work you do? 

I want to create eco-friendly designs, using traditional and digital methods. I want to oversee projects from start to finish and mentor other designers.

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Who or what inspires you professionally? 

I draw inspiration from my teachers, and various disciplines like art, language, philosophy, and technology. My aim is to express innovative ideas in sustainable design through my creative pursuits.

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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?

2023 Iron Award for Digital Art Design, A'Design Award, Italy 2022 Design Award, AIA East Bay, CA 2021 Iron Award for Idea and Logo Design, A'Design Award, Italy 2016 Title Award from The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities

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Featured Project Name: 

ASCII Digital Design MecCA

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Featured Project Location: 

Berkeley

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Featured Project Completion Date: 

2025-2050

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Role in Featured Project: 

A Founder and Designer of ASCII Digital Design Museum

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Featured Project Description:

ADDM is a futuristic school of arts, design, and technology opening in 2025. It uses ASCII and Unicode systems for visual communication and design, and has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 Design Award by AIA East Bay

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Photography Credit:

self