This week has been so inspiring in terms of researching how multiple companies use such different design techniques and processes. In terms of designing, I was shocked at how Linear and straight-lined their thought processes and design processes were. Especially in companies where innovation or imagination was involved. I've taken a few of the companies… Continue reading Week 5: Life Gamification
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Week 5: Lecture
Considering the past few weeks had been purely based upon ourselves and our identities I felt it so refreshing to be able to pull ourselves out of this self-reflection mode and take a look at the wider environment. Albeit inside our brains. The lecture was content heavy but so fascinating - I've decided to pick… Continue reading Week 5: Lecture
Week 4 : The Self (Any Excuse to Watch Some Monty Python)
https://youtu.be/l9SqQNgDrgg Last week finished and I think we all felt a bit exhausted at the amount of self reflection we had done over the past few weeks. I think to look at yourself as a person, an individual, where you fit in society can be quite draining and not something any of us thought we'd… Continue reading Week 4 : The Self (Any Excuse to Watch Some Monty Python)
Week 4: Je Pense, Donc Je Suis Fatigué
As per my previous post, this week was a mash of self-reflection and self-questioning. Am I right in thinking this way? Am I right in wanting to portray myself in this manner? Should I always be careful when buying products on sale or from the advert? Should I second guess everything I do or write?… Continue reading Week 4: Je Pense, Donc Je Suis Fatigué
Week 3 Reflections : What a Week…
I think it's safe to say this week has been one of the most testing for all of us with the amount of work required. It's really pushed us all to be more critical, of ourselves and other's work. The discussions on the Ideas wall have been lengthy but so informative and finding the time… Continue reading Week 3 Reflections : What a Week…
Week 3: Design Terminology and the Scope of Design Today
Before I've even looked through the resources or the Ideas Wall I wanted to write down the design terminologies I've come across already and what I understand about each one. I know there will be more but it surprised me how many I already knew and how interconnected they all are. What a wonderful combination… Continue reading Week 3: Design Terminology and the Scope of Design Today
Week 3: D&AD Awards (Synopsis and Editorial Review)
I wanted to create an editorial review which reflected the ways in which I now access new designs. I am trying to break through this by networking around York with other designers and agencies but I have been most connected so far through Instagram. I felt I had to demonstrate this in some way and… Continue reading Week 3: D&AD Awards (Synopsis and Editorial Review)
Week 3: NONFORMAT: Drawn Here (And There)
"Just throw water on him..."Jon Forss - NonFormat This was such an interesting insight into a design agency who's principles are basically "do whatever you fancy doing". With the two designers living in completely different time zones it taught me a lot about their work processes and how a business can function on opposite sides… Continue reading Week 3: NONFORMAT: Drawn Here (And There)
Week 3: Globalisation and Design
A lot of the work we've completed over the past few weeks have been predominantly focused on globalisation of design and design practices and the influence this has on what is produced. Overall it was clear that globalisation is a good thing and not something that we can control either!! Simon Manchipp spelled it out… Continue reading Week 3: Globalisation and Design
Week 2: Reflections on Lecture and Resources
Having listened to Maziar&Susanna's discussion I had to ask the one question that was playing on my mind: "Now that we have access to so much more digitally, does this mean we have a higher level of craftmanship than previous designers like Maziar suggested?" I personally agree - I think due to the sheer amount… Continue reading Week 2: Reflections on Lecture and Resources