Category: Week 5

I have integrated my 40 references within the weeks 1-4.

I have enjoyed researching designers and artists whose practice inform my work and allow me to have a better understanding of the history of design as well as gaining inspiration from other sources that are not strictly design based, for example, at museums that inform me on communication and add to my wider knowledge. Using ‘Cite them right’ I was able to Harvard reference my references which has been good practice as I used different structures depending on the source of the reference.

I found the lightest shade of blue too dark when printed so I colour picked a different shade on the collage which printed better and closer to my desired colour choice for the final folio.

These are some of the printed version of my Folio. I’ve never seen my work printed professionally so I appreciate being able to see how my work works not only within a digital context but a physical one as well. Being able to flick through the pages adds an experience to viewing the work.

In this unit I have explored a variety of contexts for graphic design and through researching different practitioners and studios, as well as attending talks, which bring a different angle to the application of skills and practices that I am developing. I have enjoyed researching different creatives whose work is not within the graphic design world but whose ethos and visual language have influenced my work. It has been interesting to look into the history of the grid and how it has progressed to today, as well as gaining valuable technical knowledge that can underpin my design practice. I found the sessions on InDesign particularly helpful as there are some tips and tricks that I learnt that make using the software easier. I understand how process, method and theory relates to design practice as all three are imperative to all the practitioners that I have been able to listen and ask questions to. All have a great underpinning of theory and most have developed their process and method since graduating from art school. I have gained personal and professional insights through reflecting on my past work, current working and looking to the future where I want to create new pieces of work that steer me towards the career paths I am passionate about. This unit has provided space to reflect on my work to date and to consider where I want to be when I graduate and start to think about life beyond Chelsea College of Arts. I have found it helpful to have this time to think about these things at the start of second year as the prospect doesn’t feel too imminent so I have time to continue to position and map my personal practice in the design world. The Folios that I produced were helpful to be able to see where my personal practice lies and where the next year’s work may lead me.