Module Code: OUGD101
Module Title: Design Principles
Name: Joe Warburton
Blog Address: http://www.j-warburton1013.blogspot.com
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1) What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?
Previous to starting this course, I was far more comfortable using computer based programs and software as opposed to hand-rendered media. However, I have experimented using paper crafting and a combination of hand-rendered and computer generated design to create the most effective outcomes in the briefs. For example, the first part of the Alphabet Soup brief required us to create 10 letterforms, at A6 scale, based on the word 'Flatten'. Rather than immediately using the computer to devise the outcome, I used hand-crafting to create the letterforms. This was received well in the crit and I was surprised how pleased I was with the final outcome along with how much I enjoyed using different techniques and processes.
2) What approached to/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?
I constantly search for inspiring works which influence my own work in some way - both directly and indirectly. I have referenced some designs as part of the 'What is Graphic Design?' brief as inspiration for my other projects throughout the development process of each outcome but the majority of my research was for the 'No News is Good News' brief as we were required to collect primary research including opinions, facts, words, images and statistics as opposed to design research. This gave me a wider insight into the topic (in this case, Facebook) and rather than following my immediate response to the two briefs, I used the research as reference and a basis for the development phases.
3) What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?
Aforementioned, although I have experimented with hand-rendered processes in these first few projects, I will begin to capitalise and expand my knowledge on computer based software. I am most comfortable with Adobe Photoshop but I believe I have adequate skills when it comes to Adobe Illustrator also, especially after using it for the later briefs.
4) What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these more fully?
I usually seem to stick with one idea which I think would be the most effective and ignore all other possibilities. However, I need to make sure I explore as many routes as possible in order to devise a wide range of design ideas which I could then choose to develop and explore in more depth. I am not completely happy with my final resolutions as there is always something which I can improve.
5) Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?
1 - Explore many possible routes so I am able to develop some in more depth, thus creating a more thorough body of work.
2 - Plan more ideas on paper rather than developing ideas in my head. I will note down and explore ideas on design sheets so I am able to visualise my thought processes.
3 - Carry a notebook at all times to write/draw ideas, words, things that interest me etc which will all ultimately aid the design process.
4) Blog work/research as soon as possible so posts do not back-date. Although for the majority, I am organised and structured with my work, there are incidents where I realise I should have posted something a while ago. This will make sure I am not wondering whether there is something I need to update.
5) (Will update)
Attendance = 4
Punctuality = 5
Motivation = 4
Commitment = 5
Quantity of work produced = 3
Quality of work produced = 3/4
Contribution to the group = 2
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