MAGGIE XIAN

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Maggie Meitong Xian is a designer interested in systems of all sorts, with experiences spanning identity, editorial, and web. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design, with minors in Computation and Sustainability. You’ll most likely find her near a body of water, but home will always be under the long white clouds of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Resume and PDF portfolio available upon request, reach out at maggiemxian@gmail.com.

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RISD Design Guild
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HOW TO DEVELOP B+W FILM

Poster, Illustration
Spring 2024

Advised by Doug Scott for Mapping Information @ RISD.

This vector-illustrated poster demonstrates how black and white film is developed in the darkroom. The process is broken down into 16 steps, with the first 4 steps being completed in total darkness.

The development times are based upon recommendations for Ilford HP5 Plus at 20°C — and hence, the design is intentionally reminiscent of Ilford packaging.

(Yes, I shoot film! Find a photobook I made on my archive page here)

poster rolled showing title all 16 steps compiled poster rolled showing colophon entire poster turned sideways