After my introduction to the module in week 1 I was intrigued to learn more about technologies and how they could aid my development as a graphic designer. The first seminar was really
When designing my brutalist book covers for module 4.2, I went through a process that is highly familiar to me. Research, photograph, experiment, create, and reflect. Not necessarily all in that order.
Over the Christmas break, I took a trip to Budapest with some of my friends which we visited 'Cinema Mystica'- an interactive museum experience. Within the museum there are over
I wanted to focus on my 4.4 project from level 4 with the photography brief. Looking back at my outcome, I looked at colour picking, swatches and location which I thought would
5.2.2 Past project- 4.2 book project
I would choose the book cover that we completed last year in 4.2.I would incorporate the ai tool in photoshop in order
Artificial Intelligence
When I was making my book cover, AI technologies like ChatGPT and DALL·E could have been really useful. I would have been able to improve notions, generate original ideas, and
It Has become more and more apparent as technology advances that Integrating innovative tools such as Artificial intelligence or augmented reality is something that is more and more important. And for me especially,
1. Select a Project Choose a project you have completed in the past (e.g., your wayfinding project or book cover module).
2. Incorporate a New Technology Select one or more technologies from
During my first year of University, I created a book cover that reflected on my chosen Ism, Futurism. I used geometric shapes, numbers, experimental colours and symmetry to highlight the theme of my
Using Data-Driven Design for Leeds Playhouse Rebranding
I created a rebranding for Leeds Playhouse last year, but after researching data-driven design, I discovered that applying these concepts can improve the process and guarantee
In the 5.2 module I explored different contemporary graphic design practices. Acquiring skills in new technologies. I found the process of experimentation eyeopening, as I was introduced to possibilities for my work
when weighing up the pros and cons of AI and the use of chat GPT especially in education settings, many factors have to be considered as positives and negatives.
Perspective of a Speech
The project which I have chosen to reflect on is my 4.4 wayfinding project. In this project, I was given a square location in a certain area of Leeds; the area I
This is a collection of artists, designers and other creatives that have found throughout this module that are especially interesting to me. All research featured in this post heavily focuses on the possibilities
To develop the publication further, I would use AR to bring out the pages of images and illustrations to bring them to life as well as using an animation. For instance, my area
'Platforms such as Medium enable easy publishing of written content, with a focus on individual voices and niches.' The platform Medium was very similar to Ghost in terms of functionality and
Due to some technical difficulties, I couldn't publish this around the time it was set.
For the 1st first-year project, I made a mini sculpture of the broadcasting tower with moss
Drawing inspiration from Bauhaus design principles, I crafted a generative art project that produced 400 unique, randomized poster designs. These designs combined clean geometric shapes and vibrant palettes, just like the poster I
When I completed my project, ‘You Are Here,’ I created wayfinding for the LBU art and design building. I wanted to capture what happens within the building as well as the vibe of
Blog Post: Reflecting on Rejection of Ornament with Immersive Media
Tags #fivepoint2, #reflection, #innovations
Reimagining Rejection of Ornament with AR and AI
When I completed my project, Rejection of Ornament, inspired by Walter
To start this project I had to find something I had no idea how to do.
For this I ended up choosing coding, more specifically in Java, as even simple coding I never
After learning about new and emerging technologies, I believe the project that would've benefitted the most would have been the "You Are Here" project. My goal for this project
Thinking back on previous projects I have done, 4.1 sticks out to me as a project that could have been taken further than just using the one piece of software I did
Reflecting on the first project I did in my first year of studying graphic design, where I designed new wayfinding for the Leeds school of arts, I can see how effective it would
Technological developments mean that design today has little limitations. During the 4.3 user experience section of the graphic design projects (fundamentals) module, I used a new technology to me at the time,
When creating my 5.1 Typography Module, I had used a type specimen based on the Prangram Prangram typeface which was Right Serif. I looked at different layouts and created a booklet about
Sicart's book talks about how computers are used to play,
here in chapter 8, he talks about performative play. An example of this is Twitter bots that “playfully engages with Twitter”
Last year one of the briefs was to brand or rebrand a service/product in our given areas, we had to create brand guidelines and mockups for our brand. I was quite pleased
Looking back on previous projects from last year and realizing how much progress I've made personally within the design sector has made me look at projects a little differently, during my
How and why I would incorporate projection within a past project.
For the module 4.4 one of the briefs was to brand/ rebrand a product or service in our given area. For
As a designer, I am very interested in custom typography and experimental type. As we went through the emerging technologies seminar, I really liked the motion type section and how the movement added
For the 5.1 typography module, I had to create a type specimen based on the Prangram Prangram typeface, Editorial Old. This was made in InDesign and then into a physical document focusing
Thinking on past projects, the one that comes to mind right away is the app branding project we did in level 4, especially because mine ended up being a really interaction based thing.
Week Two: Innovations
The project I am reflecting on is my book cover from the module 4.2 as I believe that using a wider range of technologies could have improved my design.
AR could have made this project quite interesting due to the nature of the brief which was about a square location of Leeds, which my area was Kirkgate. Throughout the entirety of this
From last year's module 4.4.3 Re:Branding I think that the project of creating branding for the old hoist tower in my square would work quite well with new