Module Evaluation

Module Evaluation

Throughout 603 I pushed myself to develop more skills in the areas I am most interested in pursuing, these include: web design, branding, layout and ux design (app design). Although I focused mainly on these areas, I also tried completing briefs that were a little out of my comfort zone, in order to prepare for industry where it is highly likely I will be asked to do some design tasks I am not as comfortable with. My strengths are research, a lot of research before beginning to design, which is a good thing but can also be a curse. With this in mind I did a few short briefs with a time constraint that made sure I didn’t dwell on research for too long.

With all of the briefs I completed I made sure to have a wide range of knowledge on both the subject, as well as design skills and tools that can be used to compliment the subject. I have been consistent with reading design blogs, keeping up to date with studios I am in interested in and being inspired by both their style of work and approach to the field. I have made sure to complete only work that I can fully immerse myself in, in order to produce the best outcome and not wasting time on pieces of work that don’t both excite and challenge me. Time management has been a big factor in completing extended practice, it has been essential to keep a diary and plan my weeks ahead to ensure I had enough time to complete everything to a high standard. As I develop work, I am sure to document the process and talk about my design decisions at the time, as if I left it later it wouldn’t be as impactful and I couldn’t talk about it with as much passion. Using blogger to document my work has taught me to plan time for the admin side, as well as encouraging me to keep a record of design development.

Experimentation is also a key skill, having creative block is a common problem and the way to get through it for me has been to try and get out as many ideas as possible with pen and paper, before diving straight into the Adobe Suite. Ongoing review and evaluation is essential to having a successful outcome, as I develop and design I am sure to keep referring back to research, as well as what the brief is actually asking me, at every stage of the design process I have made sure to ask myself am I still answering the brief, and not veering off in a different direction. Through extended practise I have also gained transferable skills such as: team working through collaboration, dealign with clients and having to push them in the right design route. In general my time keeping skills and planning have also improved, and dealing with stress and juggling briefs has become second nature, ensuring I will be able to handle the industry pressure. I have approached every brief with an open mind and produced strong outcomes that answer the briefs in both a visually pleasing way, with also being full of context and meaning.