PPP 3 Introduction & 24 Hour Task
Module overview
Reflection on last 2 COP modules and evaluate and reflect on old work, how its changed, why its changed, what my new aims are, my new influences and interests etc.
2 Week minimum placement.
Self directed.
Research studios that are going to influence and inform my current practice more.
Reflecting on the year as it goes on, evaluation of the year in terms of work I produce both professional and academic over extended practice and context of practice modules.
Reflect and review on all conversations and engagement with work placements or business aspects planned with Joe Lindley regarding risograph and equip design studio.
Engage with external events both visiting and producing work for these events = external recognition and good networking opportunities with other creatives.
Consider cross collaboration with other creatives outside of graphic design to understand more professions within the creative industry and gain contacts and a wider range of work produced.
Research studios for placement and networking opportunities.
Travel learn and do, influence my professional and creative practice from visits and events.
YOU Task
Been influenced by factors outside of Graphic Design is what makes designers unique in how they approach problem solving and in turn provide a unique influence on there practice. Key points about me that provide outside influence to my creative practice that can be turned into a concept that communicates me are:
Appreciation of technology & progress
Niche interests
Neat yet bold overall style
Alternative way of approaching problems dont just consider the one approach, approach it from different angles.
Hands on person.
Independent & Self directed.
Organized & Methodical, work in a sequential way through set tasks for most things.
Scamps & Ideas
To communicate these ideas a few scamps were created, the main idea was to use contrasting imagery from scanned in analogue imagery and vector based imagery to not only communicate a hands on process and multiple approaches but also ideas of technology through the use of software and scanning hardware.
Loose freehand shapes hand drawn then scanned in and vectorized.
Neon gradients from presets in adobe software to represent technology.
Create a layout with movement but in a set grid system to emulate order and organization.
3D Vector shapes with analogue scanned in textures to show hands on physical approach with consideration to technology.
Spray paint print finish on a digital print to show hands on approach.
Flow chart of words that breakdown aspects about me within a systematic order to show my methodical approach to problem solving.
3 Textures to show multiple approaches.
An old oil painting from my foundation course using this as one of the 3 textures to emulate multiple/varied approaches but also to symbolise my appreciation of progression using found analogue imagery using traditional mediums applied in a modern contemporary context and output while also using a scanning method to subtly represent technology.
Delivery & Rationale
Using a flowchart as a core for a representation of me with a deconstructed and alternative typography layout an idea of progression was presented yet order was maintained through the neat arrangement with the 3 diamond shapes incorporating a scanned in traditional oil painting that interacts and contrasts with heavy and lighter patterned vector lines as a way of emulating interaction and multiple approaches while slightly referencing the idea of progression by using old work as a way of reflecting on how my process has changed.
Pastel pink and blue are quite bold and niche but the stripped back tones work with the neatness of the layout, the idea behind scanning the posters in was to further reference ideas and technology.
"I am influenced by organization, technology and progression in bold outcomes."
Quick conclusion and takeaway points
Getting back into the swing of set briefs was at first daunting considering the small timeframe we had to finish the work, the most important factor I recognized working with a short period of time is the importance of a strong concept and delivering it in a simple efficient way. I was happy with how it turned out though and feel its a good start to figuring out strong concepts in a short timescale without overthinking things.
I need to figure out a way of explaining concepts and delivery of work in a more efficient and concise way!
