Social Experiments

This was a social marketing campaign by a company called Honest Tea. The video pretty much explains everything, and I'm not sure how it could link directly to our group's work, but I thought it was a really interesting concept, and it was nice to see that the people of America are still quite honest.

The People's Supermarket

http://www.thepeoplessupermarket.org/home/about-2/

Communication is a Virus Research

One of the ideas I want to share with the group tomorrow is the idea of a sort of pop up shop that would  be located in a disused retail space within a local high street, in the hopes of getting the community involved in making the high street and the community better for everyone. 

Pop up shops have been very 'trendy', especially in the bigger cities in London, New York, Tokyo etc, and they tend to have a close link to fashion weeks to act as a promotional event for designers. High street brands also caught on to the concept and used it to create more of an interest and a novelty. 

Whilst this is a great idea, the pop up shop we wanted would have to have more of a serious purpose, as it is trying to encourage people to get back in touch with the local community to contribute. The use of space within all of these shops works really well, and they sometimes look even better than actual pre existing shops. Some of them have a very DIY aesthetic, which I guess highlights the space and the concept. 

What Is a Line? Inspiration

For the What is A Line brief, I'm in desperate need of creative inspiration to come up with a fun and fresh idea that will display my idea, and I found this magazine from BATTERIEnext, which asks a selection of designers/artists to create a visual interpretation of a specified subject. The subject for this issue was emptiness, and there is some really amazing and unique work on display here. The breadth of the work is also really motivating because I now have a lot of ideas on how to interpret my brief.
The format of the magazine is also a really nice idea and the way it is packaged is again unique and sets this concept apart.

Via DesignWorkLife

Inspiration/Dave Perillo

http://montygog.blogspot.com/
For one of my ideas, I am trying to include some nostalgic illustrations, because in the last module I failed to actually use much image in my final products, and I wanted to give it a go.
I thought that the use of more 'retro' style illustrations would link more closely to the style of work that Erik Kessels produces, although I know that his work mainly uses actual photographs as opposed to drawings.

I finally came across the work of Dave Perillo after searching for endlessly. I'd seen his work before and loved it, but stupidly not actually paid attention to his name.
His work is very focussed on American pop culture, and the style of design is incredibly attractive to me because of the use of a bright colour palette, and his use of fun and humour to create something really effective and engaging.

The animation style he uses is similar to that of Hanna Barbera, who created well known cartoon shows in the 20th century.

Poster Inspiration

Andaur Studios

Caleb Owen Everitt

 Ruben Dornweerd

Ayaka Ito

Poster Inspiration

Although at the moment I very much doubt that this sort of style will be what Erik Kessel is looking for, I feel like these are a good starting point for me to work from, considering that my posters will have to fulfil the same purpose - promoting tourists to visit Britain. 

They all have a very similar style, and are all very kitsch and 50's in their aesthetic. There is a very similar typeface used throughout, and there is also a very conventional layout being used with each poster. 

I really like this poster, as I think the poster feels a little more dynamic and visually interesting than some of the other posters. The simplicity of the illustration also looks slightly less kitsch and tacky, and the minimal text works well, whilst still retaining a sense of its purpose of promotion. 

I love the style of illustration used in this poster, it's very fun and quite childish, but this is what makes this poster special and appealing. However, some of the typefaces used are not as... attractive as they could be, and the layout of the text isn't very well thought out.

 I like the use of the stick of rock, a piece of iconography from the British seaside, although I'm not sure it's particularly recognisable or relevant anymore. The colours used are also very iconic of the seaside holiday, and is very effective in it's promotion of Eastbourne, as looking at it lifts the spirit. I think the typefaces used in this also work well. 

Images taken from http://vintageposterblog.com/2011/11/16/the-new-wave/

Rain Design Inspiration

Manifestos

Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2010 - 

Although in hindsight this manifesto wasn't so truthful, their manifesto is clear and concise.  

The Cult of Done Manifesto - 

1. There are three states of being. Not knowing, action and completion.
2. Accept that everything is a draft. It helps to get it done.
3. There is no editing stage.
4. Pretending you know what you're doing is almost the same as knowing what you are doing, so just accept that you know what you're doing even if you don't and do it.
5. Banish procrastination. If you wait more than a week to get an idea done, abandon it.
6. The point of being done is not to finish but to get other things done.
7. Once you're done you can throw it away.
8. Laugh at perfection. It's boring and keeps you from being done.
9. People without dirty hands are wrong. Doing something makes you right.
10. Failure counts as done. So do mistakes.
11. Destruction is a variant of done.
12. If you have an idea and publish it on the internet, that counts as a ghost of done.
13. Done is the engine of more.

I like the visual aspect of this manifesto, which sets it out as quirky and unique. Their points are very direct and motivational. 

Holstee Manifesto


I like this one because of the creative use of type, and the inspiring, slightly cheesy points that make up the manifesto - it's fun and makes me happy to look at.

Work is Not a Job

I think this is also really interesting, as the points it makes are again very motivational and fun, but with a serious undertone that reinforces the idea of working hard.  

Women in Business



I really like the design of this manifesto, and I also like the fact that it is meant to be empowering to women, although I think the points they make are quite general for everybody, but I can see why they would make it woman specific. The points are short and concise and really feel quite authoritative.

My Manifesto
I will always think positively about my work, and if I can see anything negative about it, instead of dwelling on it, I will work to change it.

I will always be searching for inspiration, from everywhere that I can, whether that be from a book, or simply walking down the street.

I will always place an importance upon good time management and organisation.

I will never give up on a project, even if it is something causing me great stress, I never want to simply stop trying, even if the outcome is not what I planned.

I will always be open and honest with my peers, and I will respect their opinions when they provide me with honest feedback.

I will always aim to be daring and innovative when creating designs, so that my work is not simply a recycled idea.

I will always have a goal to work towards, whether it is a personal or a professional aim.

I will always say yes to new opportunities and experiences, because I cannot develop as a designer and person if I simply stay in one place not taking any chances.

I will do things that I love, and love what I do - and I want to create work that involves crafting and print, as these are my favourite areas of design.

I will always try to retain a balance, in every aspect of my life.

Context of Practice Task

Would you define yourself as an introvert or an extrovert, and why?

Although I like to socialise, I feel like I have always been more introverted, this is based on the fact that I spend most of my time lost in my own thoughts.

What do you consider to be your 3 best characteristics?

Sense of humour

Generosity

Down to earth

What do you consider to be your 3 worst?

Anxiety

Pessimism

Stubborn

What characteristics do you most value in others?

Manners

Kindness

Sense of Humour

What characteristics do you most deplore?

Impatience

Arrogance

If you could change anything about yourself what would it be?
I would like to be more daring, adventurous and outgoing, as opposed to being shy, timid and anxious most of the time. There are so many things I want to do, but sometimes I hold myself back by worrying so much about them.

What 3 things make you happiest?
Spending time with my boyfriend, family and friends at home.
Using the print studios down at Rossington to create something by hand.
Watching comedy either at a live show or on television.

Where do you wish to be in 5 years time?

Opening/running my own printing studio.

What 3 things are you most interested in?

Comedy

Printing

Magazines

Which 3 places do you want to go and why?

America - I think there is just so much to explore there, and I love the culture and the design they have over there. 

India - I think that it would just be a really fascinating place to visit and witness for myself. It always looks so colourful and vibrant. 

Croatia - This is mainly because I heard once that they do ice cream throwing, which I think is totally crazy and hilarious, but it also looks really beautiful and serene from the images I have seen of it.