Thursday, 27 October 2011
Graphic design investigation - Research task part 2
For this task each individual out of our blog groups chose a category of graphic design of research, i chose to collect frozen food packaging and here is the documentation of my findings.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Tutorial with amber 25/10/11
Specific actions i need to attend to:
- keep attendance higher, only 90% at the moment
- organise a software workshop with simon for a wednesday afternoon (illustrator etc)
- keep up to date with blogs/ don't let work build up
- improve research on design context blog, document everything i look at for briefs
- time management, set my own deadline during the week to keep work on schedule
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Graphic Design investigation - Research task
5 x Categories of Graphic Design [investigate/ research]
- road signs in Leeds City Centre (information graphics)
- adverts on transport (advertising graphics)
- instruction manuals for building furniture
- children’s books (entertainment graphics)
- food packaging on ready meals (information/ instruction graphics)
5 x Forms of Evidence [to be documented on our blogs]
- photographs - primary/secondary
- books (referencing - scanning in)
- collecting objects/ leaflets/ flyers
- internet articles (sourced)
- video/ filming
5 x Examples of Criteria for the Evaluation of “Good” Research [comment/ feedback]
- relevance to category
- reliability of source (primary/secondary)
- Quality/Detail of research
- Standard of Photographs (resolution/focused etc.)
- quantity - a good range of varied research
Friday, 30 September 2011
Study task 3 - What is graphic design for ?
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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:
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:
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://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://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://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://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
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Thursday, 29 September 2011
Sunday, 25 September 2011
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
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Study task 2 - What is graphic design?
Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design appearing in different contexts
T-SHIRT DESIGN
A Printed T-shirt is a T-shirt bearing a design, image or lettering on it. Various types of printed T-shirts exist.
www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printed_T-shirt
INTERFACE DESIGN
Interface design deals with the process of developing a method for two (or more) modules in a system to connect and communicate. These modules can apply to hardware, software or the interface between a user and a machine.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interface_design
WRAPPING PAPER
Gift wrapping refers to the act of enclosing a gift in some sort of material. Wrapping paper is a kind of paper designed for gift wrapping. Gifts may also be wrapped in a box.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gift_wrapping
pinterest.com
ALBUM COVERS
An album cover is the front of the packaging of a commercially released audio recording product, or album.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Album_cover
PACKAGING DESIGN
Packaging is the science, art, and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packaging_and_labeling
pinterest.com/search/?q=packaging
designspiration.net/tag/packaging
Motion graphics
Motion graphics are graphics that use video footage and/or animation technology to create the illusion of motion or rotation, graphics are usually combined with audio for use in multimedia projects.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_graphics
vimeo.com/search?q=motion+graphics
Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design performing different functions
PROMOTION
Promotion is one of the market mix elements.
- To present information to consumers as well as others.
- To increase demand.
- To differentiate a product.
www.thelondonballet.com/whats-on/black-swan-film-posters
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promotion_(marketing)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promotion_(marketing)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film.
(Art Direction & design for the Spring / Summer advertising campaign for Aizone, a luxury department store in the Middle East. Models were body painted in typographic sentences “Forget Regret” “The Time is Now” and “Talk Less Say More”. Creative Direction: Stefan Sagmeister Direction & Art Design: Jessica Walsh Photography: Henry Hargreaves Body Painting: Anastasia DurasovaHair Stylist: Gregory Alan Retouching: Lutz & Schmitt)
www.brandingidentitydesign.com/aizone/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography
ROAD SIGNS
Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of roads to provide information to road users.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_sign
MAPS
A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Map
designspiration.net/tag/maps
NAMING AND BRANDING
A brand is a "Name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller's good or service as distinct from those of other sellers."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand
whatmakesusblog.blogspot.co.uk
Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design delivering different types of messages
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film.
www.brandingidentitydesign.com/aizone/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography
ROAD SIGNS
Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of roads to provide information to road users.
MAPS
A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes.
designspiration.net/tag/maps
NAMING AND BRANDING
A brand is a "Name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller's good or service as distinct from those of other sellers."
la maison des maitres chocolatiers belges
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand
whatmakesusblog.blogspot.co.uk
Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design delivering different types of messages
INSTRUCT
EDUCATE
CAMPAIGN
FICTIONAL
Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design produced using different media
PAPER CRAFT
Paper craft is the collection of art forms employing paper or card as the primary artistic medium for the creation of three-dimensional objects. It is the most widely used material in arts and crafts. It lends itself to a wide range of techniques, as it can for instance be folded, cut, glued, moulded, stitched, or layered.
pinterest.com
INSTALLATION
Installation art can be either temporary or permanent. Installation artworks have been constructed in exhibition spaces such as museums and galleries, as well as public and private spaces.
pinterest.com/search/?q=installation
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography has many uses for business, science, manufacturing, art, and recreational purposes.
LETTERPRESS
Letterpress printing is relief printing of text and image using a press with a "type-high bed" printing press and movable type, in which a reversed, raised surface is inked and then pressed into a sheet of paper to obtain a positive right-reading image.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterpress_printing
MOTION
Motion graphics are graphics that use video footage and/or animation technology to create the illusion of motion or rotation, graphics are usually combined with audio for use in multimedia projects.
vimeo.com/search?q=motion+graphics
Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design produced at different scales
BUSINESS CARDS
POSTERS
BILLBOARDS
BOOK COVERS
PACKAGING
pinterest.com
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