Starting this week's task I wanted to keep a very open mind about the city I live in. Having previously stated that York is "sleepy" and "lacking some serious creative flair" I challenged myself to get out of my comfort zone and seek out other like minded individuals who have broken this mould. I have… Continue reading Week 2 : York – Where is your creativity?
Category: Module 1
Week 2: Evolution of Design
Railway Revolution of late 19th Century As I was searching through archives of design through York, I realised that there was a significant change in the advertising styles around 1850's onwards. This was the time the Railway Revolution was at it's peak and of course, this big change meant great things for the small, market… Continue reading Week 2: Evolution of Design
Week 1: Reflection
As soon as anything becomes too slick, we try to saw one leg off to unbalance it againLehni-Trub, cited in Shaughnessey, A. and Brook. T, (2009), Studio Culture: The Secret Life of Graphic Design This week saw us introducing ourselves with a very personal design piece that showcased our abilities and told our story so… Continue reading Week 1: Reflection
Workshop Challenge Week 1: The Quadriptych
Who are you? With this project I had so many different questions about my own identity. I see myself predominantly as a photographer, this is how I communicate with the world. All these aspects are a part of me and, over the years, have defined my sense of self. I therefore couldn't just focus on… Continue reading Workshop Challenge Week 1: The Quadriptych
Practitioner Case Studies
Firstly, I found this task so informative and inspiring! All Designers chosen to interview were so different and abstract it really helped learn more about the ways in which choosing which agency to work with is a very personal choice. Intro Design Their identity was very traditional Graphic Design. I really appreciate this and understand… Continue reading Practitioner Case Studies
Who am I?
Hi all - Just a small blog post to introduce myself and discuss further the topics highlighted in Week 1 Workshop Challenge. Who am I? I am a photographer and designer from York, I love photography and where it's taken me so far in my life. I am an avid reader, and making the most… Continue reading Who am I?