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Week 12: Developing ideas and designs for launch of authorial artefact

Design Development From feedback on initial designs I wanted to explore using wildflowers (those which are most likely to be grown within the community) this meant an instant connection with the individual. Below is a sample of scans from the collected wildflowers exploring ‘busy’ and ‘lonely’ captures. I have purposely scanned some together and someContinue reading “Week 12: Developing ideas and designs for launch of authorial artefact”

Week 11: Market Research. Revealing gaps, targets & audiences for a new product or service idea.

Design Development What idea from Week 10 am I going to look at: 5. Proposal of re wilding / wilding within new housing developments. Feedback from peers: Feedback from ideas wall on chosen idea and development Ellie Made some great comments on how I could further develop my idea and get a targeted audience involved.Continue reading “Week 11: Market Research. Revealing gaps, targets & audiences for a new product or service idea.”

Week 10: Case Studies Exploring Trends, and outputs of influential studios

How do you uncover opportunities for an authorial artefact through a reflection on your own skills and interests? As a practising designer I have always had a side to my practice which is self-initiated. However this side to my practice has always been separate to my clients. It’s almost a whole different practice. Back inContinue reading “Week 10: Case Studies Exploring Trends, and outputs of influential studios”

Week 9: Core Characteristics, Ethics and Theory

Lecture Comments Everyone has a different route to becoming an entrepreneur. Is there a right way of going about it? Would going by the ‘rule book’ stump the imagination and depth of a developing entrepreneur. Is there a limit in just going with your gut? From hearing from the three example it does give youContinue reading “Week 9: Core Characteristics, Ethics and Theory”

Week 8: Building new models and tools for future practice

Lecture Comments / Resources Johnson Banks – Mozilla Re-brandThe last few years re brands which have been shared online have come under fire with criticism. Brand reveals also happen with out any notice, they tend to have been projects which have been developing behind the scenes before anyone sees them. Then once it’s released feedbackContinue reading “Week 8: Building new models and tools for future practice”

Week 7: Approaches and Strategies for Working Today and Delivering Creative Services

Lecture Comments Podcast – Collaboration around the globe (Alec Dudson X Hato) Pushing the boundaries of what graphic design can be. Design tools to help other individuals be more creative, or think in a different way Being able to work in new areas (geographically) to help inform practice and decisions. Be inspired by what’s aroundContinue reading “Week 7: Approaches and Strategies for Working Today and Delivering Creative Services”

Week 6: Interdisciplinary Insights

Lecture Comments Week 6 Podcast It was fantastic to hear this conversation between Susanna and Louize. Especially Louize’s route to her current position. She described it as an ‘unconventional path’ which has been full of collaborations and different positions. But a clear theme throughout the conversation was the collaboration aspect. Louize spoke of how sheContinue reading “Week 6: Interdisciplinary Insights”

Week 5: The collaborative mix

Lecture Comments Design Development (workshop challenge) Collaborations – Shape Newham I have chosen to focus on the co creation project of Shape Newham. This project is an ongoing live project which brings together the community and a cohort of design professionals from architects to graphic designers and even local artists within the community. What makesContinue reading “Week 5: The collaborative mix”

Week 4: Business /Project Plans and Communication

Lecture Comments Key takeaways:Put yourself into different words and scenarios within certain subjects to immerse yourself in how they work. Viewing and connecting with people within these fields to get an understanding of how it works and the people working within it. Building relationships and connecting to help build your network – resulting in recommendationsContinue reading “Week 4: Business /Project Plans and Communication”

Week 3: Legal IP Frameworks

Lecture Comments Tokyo Olympics Logo vs Theatre De Liege From first impact they’re very similar in their execution, especially the ‘T’ and accompanying graphic ‘O’ embedded within the design. However could this have been a case of the elements being found and put together without seeing the Theatre’s logo? There is going to be timesContinue reading “Week 3: Legal IP Frameworks”

Week 2: Business Models, Studios, Estimating, Invoicing and Budget Management: Test & Rehearse

Lecture Comments Design Development (workshop challenge) Initial Thoughts on project Ideas. With my practice being focussed around more community based projects I’ve been thinking about a few projects which I would ‘love’ to be part of / curate / support. One project I wanted to do when it came to tender a few years backContinue reading “Week 2: Business Models, Studios, Estimating, Invoicing and Budget Management: Test & Rehearse”

Week 1: Planning, Strategy and Management | Philosophies, Roles and Approach

Lecture Comments Reflections on Case Studies There was a sense of not needing a huge space to get started, refreshing to hear from Simon Manchipp that you can almost start anywhere. Creativity is how you start and build it. Make the space work for you and build with it (if required) Through my 5 yearsContinue reading “Week 1: Planning, Strategy and Management | Philosophies, Roles and Approach”