406 MODULE EVALUATION

Overall this Module has been by far the most fun and challenging.

For this first time at University we were given our first Live Brief for the Penguin Book Project. This allowed me to look at all aspects of the design, being type, colour and layout. I feel that the 404 Module looking at the use of the Marber grid helped reinforce a better understanding for Book Design when the project began. Although I spent some time in Barcelona, I was able to manage my time and design the work in time for the hand in. The final outcome that I created challenged my normal form and approach to design, as this form of design was rather simplistic. Through Crits my understanding or the importance of type was further developed, and allowed me to develop my final outcome a higher standard.

For the Spaces in Leeds Brief, I found that my final outcome was outside of the box. Taking feedback for my 405 Module hand in, I failed to express and create a variety of designs for my way finding project resulting in a lower grade than expected. I wanted to use this brief to push my self further and create unique and unusual work that still fit the brief. I found the DRMA workshop extremely enjoyable and learnt new skills on how the create GIFS, using stop motion keyframes on photoshop.

The group collaboration project was really enjoyable. I was able to put forwards my ideas that got used over the collateral of the branding, and was given the role as Leader of the group. At one moment there was a clash between to forms of designs, and I was able to use my problem skills to compromise my design to make the other team mate happy. I was able to gain better team  management skills, and an understanding for the use of social media in branding and print processing. The most successful outcome created from this project were my GIF's that I create on Adobe After Effects, this was the first time using this software. Out teams created work that was supported with great reasoning, and the overall presentation went really well. Although are team didn't win, I was glad to know my efforts and contribution to the group didn't go unnoticed, as I was chosen to lead the social media team with Amin for the RA|UM Exhibition. 

Collaborating with Becca who is one of my closest friends at Uni was a lovely experience, together we were able to come up with a strong and confident design, that was praised by peers during a final crit. I did however find it hard to contribute at  the same level as Beck as I found myself behind in work.

Overall the 406 Module was a great learning curve, I was able to undergo a high level of work ,and challenge myself with my work ethic, learning many skills along the way.