Study task 3 - What is graphic design for ?

TASK

Using the areas of Graphic Design discussed  in the seminar, studio workshop as a starting point and with reference to the 'What is Graphic Design For - Part 1/2' presentation. Identify, record and evaluate a minimum of:  5 examples of websites/blogs. that will help you to define information & way-finding design.   5 examples of websites/blogs. that will help you to define product & packaging design.   5 examples of websites/blogs. that will help you to define branding & identity design.  5 examples of websites/blogs. that will help you to define editorial and publishing design.  5 examples of websites/blogs. that will help you to define retail and & promotion. You should aim to identify sources that represent the breadth of design practices, functions and audiences. Once you have identified your sources, you will need to: Write a brief statement defining your understanding of each of the design areas Identify 10 examples of each discipline and 'categories' them by genre, audience, content, sector, budget and/or any appropriate method as discussed in your groups. Comment on the effectiveness of the examples with regards to content, format, function and media. Information and way-finding I understand that information and way finding is an important aspect of graphic design, without it, an individuals sense of direction would be hectic and people would find it difficult to orient themselves in a physical space or move from one place to the next.  http://wayfindinguk.wordpress.com/ http://www.informationdesign.org/archives/information-design/ http://www.ai.mit.edu/projects/infoarch/publications/mfoltz-thesis/node8.html http://www.visualcomm.com/Wayfinding-Design.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_Kingdom http://www.arrowsandicons.com/articles/what-is-environmental-graphic-design/ http://wayfindinguk.wordpress.com/ http://www.fd2s.com/blog/ Product and packaging I understand the purpose for product and packaging design is to enclose and protect its content during distribution, they type of design can also vary depending on where the product will stored, sold or used. http://www.paulcartwrightbranding.co.uk/portfolio-media/packaging-graphics/ http://idsgn.org/posts/box-bottle-bag-packaging-design-inspiration/ http://www.davidairey.com/category/packaging-design/ http://www.thedieline.com/blog/category/features-vintage-packaging http://www.thedieline.com/blog/category/features-concept-packaging Branding and identity I am now aware of the visual impact branding and identity can give a product, the name, design or symbol which represents the service it is promoting as to be distinctive from those of other sellers. http://www.davidairey.com/category/advertising/ http://puregraphicdesign.co.uk/what-do-i-do/logos-and-branding/ http://www.sugarrushbelfast.com/ http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/ http://www.behance.net/?search=branding+ Editorial and publishing I understand that editorial design if a part of graphics in which the work created has to have a specific layout and will be printed to be applied in different applications such as magazines, books and newspapers.  http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/about-design/types-of-design/graphic-design/editorial-design/ http://abduzeedo.com/taste-editorial-design-inspiration http://www.magspreads.com/ http://www.thedesignsurgery.co.uk/ http://www.behance.net/collection/Graphic-Design-Editorial/6766 Retail and promotion I am aware that in some way graphic design has a sector which is promotional, these elements involve selling, advertising and attracting the attention of a market - public. This strategy can work in different ways to promote a product for example different areas of media - endorsements, internet advertising or newspapers.   http://www.paulcartwrightbranding.co.uk/portfolio-media/retail-design/ http://www.visualstorytelling.co.uk/portfolio/retail-design http://www.freshbrand.ca/default.html http://www.slideshare.net/sakshibhargava04/gaphic-design-in-brand-promotion tp://www.casellacreative.com/CCblog/?p=157 Other useful Links http://naldzgraphics.net/inspirations/30-inspiring-website-navigation-menus/ coloradotexan.blogspot.com vectorstock.com lushlee.com http://society6.com/prints/photography?page=3 http://weheartit.com/entry/7018488/via/Ayjsni http://society6.com/product/The-ace-of-spades_Print http://designspiration.net/tag/poster/page/4/ http://www.youthedesigner.com/2011/06/15/creative-packaging-excellent-designs-of-paper-bags-and-boxes/ http://typography-daily.com/2011/12/07/branding-and-packaging-system-for-urban-outfitters-housewares-brand-magical-thinking/ http://www.patternity.co.uk/search/illustration http://idsgn.org/ http://www.coolhunting.com/ http://www.core77.com/blog/ http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog http://butdoesitfloat.com/ http://designobserver.com/ http://www.dandad.org/ http://ffffound.com/ Navigation and way finding video! Tony Howard

Personal/ Professional reasons: Why i should be a graphic designer

Level 4 Aspirations: 10 things i would like to achieve over the course of the year!

•       To become more self-assured with my work
•       To gain confidence in presenting work and speaking in front of an audience
•       To be able to create an array of work using different medias by the end of year 1
•       I would like to improve my Photoshop and Illustrator skills
•       Develop my portfolio to show progress of work
•       Become more familiar with artists and designers within the design industry
•       Create works of art
•       I want to improve my time management skills to comply with deadlines
•       To experiment in all the realms of graphic design
•       Meet new people and make new friends in all areas of art and design