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Tuesday, 28 May 2013
KELSO ROAD EXHIBITION
Three pieces of my Illustration work are being featured at a D.I.Y art and photography exhibition in Leeds.
Many eyed man and wife.
Patterned Sheep Skull
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
IF YOU WERE A....?
If I were a book, I would be a hand bound sketchbook. As a designer I am interested in book binding, and find sketchbook a good way of recording ideas and notes. Furthermore, by binding your own sketchbooks you can save money and used recycled paper.
If I were a package, I would contain food I would be distributed freely and opened by the hungry. The human race prides itself on achievements regarding money, power, technology and knowledge, and yet there are millions of people on a daily basis not getting enough food to survive properly. This is a problem that could be solved if collectively approached.
If I was a shop, I would sell street art, paintings, illustrations and art supplies along side skateboards and skate related equipment. The skateboarding culture share many links with design, illustration, street art and art, all of which are personally in my interests as a person.
If I was a poster I would promote a political message addressing the problems in modern society. Similar to the work of street artists such as Shepard Fairey. Street art is a powerful form of communication that often addresses political and social problems. I am inspired by the artistic skill used to produce the poster, and the messages that they communicate.
If I was a brand I would support such company values such as respecting the environment, recycling all waste and working with suppliers that have a similar ethos. Furthermore, a percentage of the company earnings would be sent to select charities. I would work with small clients and focus on producing work to the highest of possible standards in an aim to achieve the maximum amount of customer satisfaction. The brand would focus on conducting fair, friendly and quality business.
If I was an exhibition I would show street art and illustration, Furthermore, I would not display the work in a gallery or studio, but instead on the streets, this way the work could also be appreciated by people passing by who would not normally have time to appreciate art.
If I was a leaflet I would contain information on how to live a healthy, cheap lifestyle. I would give tips on how to grow your own food, and how to reduce your carbon footprint.
If I was a sign I would show inspiring, uplifting and useful messages and quotes. I would be displayed in the center of the city were people are in most need of cheering up.
If I was an app I would give advice, tips and tricks to help with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. As a designer I am confident with using the programs and have a good knowledge of how they should be used and interact with one and other.
If I was a blog I would post inspirational, quality design and illustration work. I would be followed by creatives, and people who appreciate quality art and design work. Furthermore, I would also post about up-and-coming creative events, such as exhibition openings and talks.
If I was an event, I would be a free festival. Tickets would be numbered, but given out for free to individuals. The event would be promoted with art, illustrative posters would be created and disbursed, stickers would be printed and given out for free alongside small screen prints murals would also be painted promoting the festival.
Friday, 15 March 2013
Monday, 4 March 2013
WHAT IS DESIGN PRACTICE? 3
What makes me me?
What makes me a designer?
We started the session by getting into the groups and then splitting into pairs. Next, using the images collected for last weeks task, we identified the personal and professional images from the mixed up pile given to us by another pair.
After sorting the images we had to create two statements about their personal and professional practice. This was interesting as we had to write the statement judged on how we interpreted the images.
What makes me a designer?
We started the session by getting into the groups and then splitting into pairs. Next, using the images collected for last weeks task, we identified the personal and professional images from the mixed up pile given to us by another pair.
After sorting the images we had to create two statements about their personal and professional practice. This was interesting as we had to write the statement judged on how we interpreted the images.
Abi's professional images.
ABI
Professional
- She likes illustrative work, produced in quite a free flowing style.
- She is interested in contemporary editorial and publishing design.
- She has an interest in typography, particularly hand-rendered and printed type.
- Finally, she likes producing printed outcomes.
Abi has a keen interest in illustration, work that inspires her is full of colour and is often created in a flowing floral style. Moreover, she is interested in contemporary editorial and publishing design, which is also linked to her interest in printed outcomes. Finally, Abi is also interested in typography, specifically hand-rendered and printed type.
Personal
- Interested in animation films such as Finding Nemo.
- Fun loving and family orientated.
- She is outgoing and is interested in the outdoors.
Abi has a a fun loving, friendly personality, and has the up most admiration and respect for her family and friends. She is outgoing, and is interested in the outdoors (when its sunny). Finally, She likes animated films such as finding nemo.
Issy's Personal images.
ISSY
Professional
- Issy is interested in geometric and patterned illustrations.
- She is up to date with popular culture.
- She has an interest in printed media such as magazines and clothing design.
- She likes clever/minimal packaging design.
- Issy likes a limited use of colour.
- Finally, she has an interest in branding and identity.
Issy has a strong interested in geometric and patterned illustration. Moreover, she also has an interest in printed media, specifically magazines. This could be derived from her interest in popular culture and the high class magazines that surround it. Additionally, Issy also likes minimal packaging design that uses a limited amount of colour. Finally, she also has an interest in branding and identity.
Personal
- She is messy.
- She likes rain.
- She is interested in strange words.
- Issy enjoys quality alcohol.
- Finally, she has an interest in personal fitness/dancing
Issy can be messy and is sometimes unorganized. She likes the rain, and dancing, and maybe some days singing. If we put that all together then we have a musical! But, she isn't interested in musicals. (i think)
We then read the statements to each person and asked them how accurately we portrayed them. We were pretty much 100% correct with our statements for Abi. Moreover, we only misjudged a few elements from Issys images, such as the vodka bottle, and interest in strange words.
Finally, we discussed associative communication.
When selling ourselfs (as designers) we should be aiming to come across as a product. People can understand something more clearly if they can associate it with something they know.
Monday, 25 February 2013
STUDY TASK 7 - WHAT IS DESIGN PRACTICE?
Todays session revolved around the three adds that were produced in response to last weeks task.
First, we recapped the words we used to describe our design practice and personal attributes, mine are shown below.
PRACTICE
First, we recapped the words we used to describe our design practice and personal attributes, mine are shown below.
PRACTICE
- Organised
- Illustrative
- Informative
- Handmade
PERSONAL
- Focused
- Organised
- Committed
- Creative
- Outgoing
Next, we reviewed the designs created for us by each person. After looking at each design we were asked to make a list of five words that the add communicated.
We then compared the aesthetic qualities communicated by each add, against the words generated on our list of attributes. We listed 'does' for if the design had elements that were useful, and 'doesn't' if the design has elements that didn't communicate my design signature.
Next, we moved tabels so that we were surrounded with a new set of adds created for a different group. We then preformed a similar exercise listing the messages that were communicated about that person by each of the adds. The feedback was then left on the desk so that we could review the comments made.
After reviewing the comments I noticed that some related to proffessional practice and others to my personality, this was because of the content of the add.
This in turn started a discussion about the tone of voice used in the add. We discussed if it was beneficial or not to use a tone of voice that is personal to you and include information which portrays your personality. We created a tabel to weigh up the pros and cons associated with the tone of voice.
Finally, Fred then explained the importance of including a portrayal of your character within a personal add or C.V. The add will be a representation of not only your work as skills as a designer but also your personality. Including aspects of your personality will help the employer/client see if you are the sort of person they want to work with. For example, if you have the same common interests as the team of designers looking for a new addition to their studio, it would be more likely for you to get chosen for interview.
Find the balance between what makes you, you and what makes you a designer.
TASK
Finally, at the end of the session we were set a task. I am required to write 5 statements about myself and associate each point with an image.
SKATEBOARDING.
I started Skateboarding when I was a young kid, after stopping for a number of years I got back on the board sometime during my second year at college and since then it has been a definitive part of my life. When you start skateboarding you don't start a sport, you start a lifestyle, and it is because of this that I get so much satisfaction from skateboarding. I find it almost addictive, there is the sense of joy and satisfaction when you finally land a trick you have been trying for ages, and the feeling of freedom you get when cruising round with a group of close friends.
Additionally, skateboarding also brings a whole culture with it, from music to fashion to art, there are a range of disciplines that have relevance to the sport. Skateboarding was a huge influence on my creative development as a child, as I fell in love with the illustrations created for the bottom of skateboard decks.
Illusrtators are prodominantly associated with skateboarding because of all artwork created for skateboard decks and t-shirts. Today I am still fascinated by designers and illustrators that create work for the skateboard industry, such as Godmachine and Paul Jackson.
Designs created by Paul Jackson
ILLUSTRATION
Another area of my interest lies within illustration and the art of drawing, I think that being able to draw is an important and essential skill to develop. For as long as I can remember I have always found drawing relaxing and enjoyable, I think there is something therapeutic about being alone and drawing with subtle music on in the background.
Since my interest in illustration started I realized that the only way to progress to the level I want to is by practicing everyday. I try to do this but a busy lifestyle prevents me from devoting the amount of time I want to dedicate to the subject. I am a perfectionist, and I always set my standards sky high, because of this I don't think I will ever be satisfied with my skill level within illustration. However, drawing at every given opportunity will help me get there.
My fascination with skateboard illustration lead me to discover the world of tattooing, this is another area which I am absolutely fascinated by. Mostly because of the skill level and mind set of tattoo artists who are devoted to achieving perfectly accurate lines on every piece they touch. The level of skill within this industry is mind-blowing, and it keeps progressing with innovative ideas and devoted artists.
Recently, I became so infatuated with it that I had to try it myself, so I purchased a tattoo gun to teach myself the basics. I designed a tattoo, and tattooed it onto some pig skin. It is completely different to anything I have tried before, its hard and demands high concentration levels for hours at a time. Despite this I found tattooing the design really enjoyable, it is definitely a skill-set I want to develop at some point in my life.
Illustrations created by illustrator French
My first tattoo attempt.
GRAFFITI
Having an interest in skateboarding and illustration also lead me to discover graffiti. I have always been fascinated by typography and how letters can be adapted, discovering graffiti opened up a new world of inspiration. As artists that are involved in the scene push the limits of letter manipulation in so many different ways. Something that has kept me interested in graffiti is the range of styles, some artists create impressive but illegible pieces which force the viewer to figure out the piece, while others create big bold letters which are easy to read, there is so much scope and something to everyone's taste.
Although I have never experimented with using spray-paint as a medium before, it has always interested me, as you can achieve effects with it that cant be achieved with other mediums.
ROIDS - MSK
CAMPING
The summer before I came to university was filled with camping, festivals and skateboarding (weather permitting). We went regularly visited a place called Dinckley, which is essentially just a river surrounded by fields and woods, here we spent the summer nights swimming in the river, drinking and generally relaxing. Nothing beats chilling with a close group of friends in a secluded, beautiful spot like that. It was awesome.
I have always enjoyed camping and the outdoors, buts its times like this I look forward to when working hard through the grey winter days!
Swimming in the river - Dinckley.
SUMMER
Finally, the combination of sun, friends, skateboarding, beer, drawing, design, camping and festivals make summer fun. Most of the things I enjoy are amplified when the weather is good, and for this reason I love summer. Despite the weather getting worse by the year.
I feel at home when the sun is shining which is strange coming from a boy who has grown up in the dull, grey north of England. I need to consider a change of location,somewhere with a lot of sun would be perfect. However, to get there I first need a portfolio which will make employers from around the world want to employ me. Hard work here I come!
Longridge moor - Blue lagoon - 2012
Monday, 18 February 2013
STUDY TASK 6 - WHAT IS DESIGN PRACTICE?
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personal exploration and professional practice”
– Matt Owens, Volumeone.
There are three ways in which we can start to think about design practice.
When thinking about our own personal design practice we need to consider what it is we want to do as designers, and what we need to do. Our own personal taste and preferences affect this.
Additionally, considerations need to be thought about with regards to the useage of type and image to communicate a message, and the usage of media. Does the media used conflict or support the message.
personal exploration and professional practice”
– Matt Owens, Volumeone.
There are three ways in which we can start to think about design practice.
- Appropriateness of response (appropriate to brief/target audience)
- Quality of resolution (Aesthetically engaging)
- Meeting the deadline (Produced in time to meet the deadline)
When thinking about our own personal design practice we need to consider what it is we want to do as designers, and what we need to do. Our own personal taste and preferences affect this.
Moreover, our rationale is affected by our own preferences, what we want to do/design and why and the reasoning behind our design choices.
As designers our work can be affected by how we approach our design process. Our approach to a project can usually be defined by three different design approaches that are as followed;
Concept driven
Ideas driven
Research driven
Different briefs require different approaches, such as if you are designing for a specific audience, context or media.
Other things that can affect our rationale is our priorities as a designer, such as if the design and creative aspect of a design is everything. Moreover, ethical priorities can also affect the clients we work for, such as some designers would not design for large corporations and businesses whereas others only design for commercial purposes.
There are complex relationships between the topics and finding were you sit within them is vital to your personal design practice.
Moreover, our rational is also affected by how we work, such as if our work is;
- Handmade
- Digital
- Lens based
Or the dimensions of the outcome;
- 2 Dimensional (paper)
- 3 Dimensional (Object - packaging)\
- 4 Dimensional (Movement/Time - Sequence of posters)
We can improve the quality of our resolutions by carrying out on going evaluations of our outcomes. The quality of a resolution can be affected by numerous factors;
- Depth of appropriate research
- Breadth of initial ideas
- Selection of potential solutions
- Thorough visual development
- Attention to detail / Crafting
- Clarity of presentation
Additionally, considerations need to be thought about with regards to the useage of type and image to communicate a message, and the usage of media. Does the media used conflict or support the message.
TASK
Near to the end of the session we were given a sheet of 10 questions to complete, these were relevant to the topics discussed in lesson and required us to list things such as our 5 strongest design skills.
After writing our personal responses to each task we were divided up into small groups were we then presented our information. I was put into a group with Adam and Alex, as each person presented their information we took detailed notes, Fred then introduced us to the task.
ADAM
- Adam Garbutt
- Hand made, Digital, Illustrative, Solid colour, Concentration.
- On time for deadlines, Creative, Friendly, Open.
- Manipulation, Illustration, Typography, Hand made, Photography.
- Advertising, Motion Graphics, Flyers, Leaflets and hand-outs.
- Olly moss, David Shrigley, Saul Bass, Sagmeister & Walsh.
- Digitally Illustrative (simple yet effective communication), Simplification of ideas.
- Pretty shitty, Computer Arts.
- Freelance/Independent work, Own Studio.
- Hard work, Commitment, Make industry connections.
ALEX
- Alex Dyson, Behance.com/AlexDyson
- Clean, Simple, Well Presented, Experimental, Modern.
- Hungry, Motivated, Sleepy, To the Point, Fun.
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Photography, Drawing, Curiosity.
- Branding and Identity, Information and way-finding, Album artwork, Posters.
- Drew Milward, Sagmiester and Walsh, Cube 3, We are Good.
- Wearecube3.com, Wearegood.com
- Computer arts, Creative Review, Design Inspiration, Design week, Identity Designed.
- Individual, Signature work, Experience, Designs.
- Efficient, Skilled, Experimental, Clever, Individual.
We are required to design a free add that will communicate the design practice of myself and the two other members of my group. The add needs to reflect the design practice of each member, and will be presented at
RESEARCH
I started by collecting some visual research into some design free adds.
Simple effective add, the style it has been created in makes me think that the designers style will be hand rendered and illustrative. Additionally, the add is effective as its simple and uses an intense yellow background color that grabs the audiences attention. However, I think the add would benefit by having something to put it in context, as it is not mentioned that the add is advertising a designer.
This add is a lot more appropriate as it gives the audience an introduction to the stye of the designer, and provides information regarding the designers name and how to contact him.
Finally, I looked at this design. As an advertisement it is effective, it clearly states the speciality and introduces us to the designers. However, if being produced to advertise the designer, contact i name information would need to be added.
The add needs to capture the individual tastes and style of each designer to accurately advertise them. Therefore, I research further into the information gathered from the questions, and support this further with information gathered from their personal blogs regarding artists and aesthetic preferences.
ADAM
These three posters were created by Olly moss an illustrator mentioned as one of Adams favorite designers. The posters are designed in a very illustrative way relying on image to communicate the message.
Additionally, Adam also listed David Shrigley as one of his favorite designers. Shrigley creates simple illustrations which often have a funny tone of voice. I could possibly create an illustration in a similar style for his add.
These designs were created by designer Saul Bass another one of Adams favorite designers, they all use a mix of type and illustration to communicate their message.
Finally, I have used Adams favorite designers work to form my visual research. I plan to create a simple Saul Bass style illustration to support the information that will be communicated through typography.
ALEX
Image taken from Alex's behance page, its shows a selection of his past projects, looking at these will help me get an idea of style.
Illustrative logo created for Satans Hollow.
Illustrative logo created for a t-shirt design.
Moreover, you can also look at projects from professional designers that he has appreciated.
Joshua M Smith
Beatrice Mikulskyte
Next, I looked at a collection of work from his artists to get a further understanding of the work Alex likes.
Illustrated screen-print poster created for a Ben Folds gig by Drew Millward.
Above is a piece by Sagmeister and Walsh, the poster is illustrative and uses a pattern of bike chain to form the posters content. A lot of work from Sagmeister and Walsh is clean, modern and focused.
Beer labels created by Wearegood.com, aesthetically effective as the labels are clean and used a limited amount of colour.
I used a range of images collected from the inspiration given when Alex answered the set of questions, I will combine this with the other responses regarding how he works to help me create an add which accurately portrays him as a designer.
DESIGN SHEETS
Before I started designing the adds I made some design sheets to explore my ideas for each add.
FINALS
ADAM
ALEX
MINE
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