End of module - Evaluation

End of Module Evaluation:

1.  What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?

Through undertaking this module I have developed skills is conceptual and idea generation. I have always liked coming up with ideas, and working in groups to devlop them, and I feel that this module has really taught be a lot about how a concept can be defined, re-charaged, developed, modified and pushed. I feel that I have learnt a lot of skills in methods printing also. In past brief I have struggled to get my work ready for print in the right format, but when I booked my print slot, I organized my time well and no changes had to be made. I feel that this is a massive improvement from the past modules I have submitted.

Through working on this brief, I have also developed skills using Illustrator, I have worked a lot on there creating patterns that I have then used on the majority of products I created. I feel that this is something I still need to push within my designs.

2. What approaches to/methods of design production have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?

The approach to this project is different from past briefs as you chose the direction of the brief. This made it quite difficult at first to develop . We created a research book and then had to develop a body of research to use for our design project. This was the first section of the brief and proved to be a main focus point for research development.

The approach I have had this time has been quite developmental for me. I have approached the adbobe suite with extreme caution and was always worried about using the software. this also applies to how i have delta with my print techniques and application process.

Finalizing the concept informed the devlopmenal processes and pushed the design futher through methods of production and print.

3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?

I feel that my work really works as a set. The colour scheme is suited throughout branding / products and promotion and I feel it strongly relates to 1990’s style and trends.

I also feel that the pattern I created alongside the imergery I developed works well to highlight the 1990s styles and trends I was aiming for. I really enjoyed developing this style of design and feel that I represented the 1990s style of design quite well.

4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future?

I feel that with this module I could of spent more time developing the application and internet. I spent to much time slecting the right stocks and orginising time iwthin the studios for screen printing and printing mehods. I feel that I should of developed this application and website futher to encourage the user to be more in depth with the concept and information being displayed.

The finshed products could have been futher developed and pushed to a higher standard. The mocking up of my stands need to be better crafted and presented.

The experimental process was quite minimal in my response to the brief but I believe that I selected the right processes for the style of design I was aiming for.

I feel that I could of also pushed a range of products futher. I used a lot of the same imergery witin the design and I could of branched out also.

I am disppaointed that some of my products could not arrive in time when I ordered them in enough time. This has really let my products down and left me with one less physical selling prodct.

 5. Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?

Next time I will try and make sure I stick to a proper timescale in terms of balancing out research time and designing as it  will hopefully give me a more reliable and valid outcome and my designs will be of a more aesthetically pleasing layout. 

Also now I have seen a different approach to a project I can take what I have learned and apply it to the next one. I think I will experiment more with different outcomes of design as I really enjoyed the construction side of my products, which isn't something I often do. 

Hopefully by doing this I will broaden my knowledge of design and it will also test my composition and printing skills. Next time I want to do even more screen-printing to improve designs. I feel that I need to link design to production and to distribution further.

6.How would you grade yourself on the following areas?

Attendance- 5

Punctuality- 4

Motivation- 3

Commitment- 3/4

Quantity of work produced- 3/2

Quality of work produced- 3/2

Contribution to the group- 4/5