Study Task 2 - 5 examples of Graphic Design produced at different scales:

Thsi design is produced around the size of a business card this enables the piece to be taken everywhere as the piece can easilly be trasported in a wallet for example or bag.

Poket size boolet are highly effective as you can see it is common for a not book or pad to be created around 15 size so that the product is easily trasported and will fit in the buyers pocket. 

Poster designs are normally around a3 size this seems to be the most common poster size as it is large enough to grasp the viewers attention but is also cost effective as poster designs are normally mass produced and placed allover.

Double page spread booklets

Communicating to a mass audience

Billboards 

In this section I have shown a range of designs at different scales, The scale of a design is the dimensions of the piece it is not however the size of the design that makes it effective this all depends on the designs purpose, what it is created for.  

Study Task 2 - 5 examples of Graphic Design using different media:

This typographic design has been created through a digital media i feel that the letterforms will have initially been drawn out in a traditional method. and then will have been digitalised in illustrator. 

This design has been created through the media of screen print, as you can tell by the sketchy effect i feel that this is highly effective design outcome as it gives the design a real personality and in my opinion makes the design feel much more personal as it is handmade.

The image above shows a design from a well known british skateboard company, the design is created through the media of lino print, this is a technique where the a design is cut into a piece of lino, ink is then applied to the face of the print and placed face first onto the paper. Once pressed the ink is then transferred onto the paper

This is an innovative media, this typographic design by mario hugo consists of the typographic elements been outlined initially on the canvas and then filled using the media of string this gives the design a three dimensional element.    

I have selected a range of graphic design's in different medias, for example there are digital designs and also traditional prints such as letterpress and lino printing.

Study Task 2 - 5 examples of Graphic Design delivering different messages:

Make art not war: this piece of design is created to communicate the message of the promotion of peace saying make art not war. I feel that the reason for this being so effective is how the piece is designed in the style of war propaganda designs  

This is another design from the Aides group, this is communicating the message of the dangers of unprotected sex. The design is so effective due to how the woman's partner is replaced by a spider this shows that although her partner is not really a spider, he or she is still a danger to her.

This poster is a piece of world war two propaganda that is communicating a message of strength, its purpose was to recruit women to help in the factories helping to mass produce supplies for the troops. 

it shows the image of a woman rolling up her sleeves that is an instant message of hard work and the flexing arm is a instant communication of power, combined with the typographic elements at the top "we can do it" this makes the design personal and aimed at all the women out there.

This image was created by shepard fairy to raise the awareness of what fossil fuels are doing to the environment he conveys this by the exaggeration of key elements making something that is not really visible in everyday life stand out as a very powerful piece of design. This poster communicates a message that green energy is the way forward.

This is a piece of russian constructivist propaganda it was created by a famous constructivist called Alexander Rodchenko i feel that this poster conveys the main message of power. I feel this is directly aimed at the general public so there for power to these people the reason i make this dicision is down  to the fact the figure is dressed in work clothes and the feeling of power is conveyed by the facial expressions the figure has and the arms in the air almost celebrating.

  

Graphic design is made for a purpose this is to communicate a message to the viewer using text and image, some of the messages above: keep moral high, unprotected sex is a danger, Make art not war.

all of these messages can be communicated through image type or colour.

Study Task 2 - 5 examples of Graphic Design performing different functions:

Design can be used to put messages across to the viewer in a very effective way for example this campaign raising the awareness of aids and unprotected sex, the message is put across by the males partner representing a scorpion a deadly black scorpion that represents danger. his partner is not a scorpion however is a danger to him the scorpion is a representation of this. This designs function is to inform and raise awareness of the issue.

see more:http://www.aides.org/

Information graphics, this is my second example of graphic design carrying out different functions, This shows graphic design as information graphics. information graphics are the display of information visually. This just makes the information much more interactive with the viewer and much more interesting to take in. Its function is to communicate the information in a visual much more interactive way.

see more: www.informationisbeautiful.net/

This is a poster that was part of a range called "SENTENCED TO DEATH' 

The sentenced to death poster's function is to shock the viewer, the designer has done this by combing the image with the text, the image shows a prisoner who is on death row and who has committed crimes that have been so bad his life will be taken from him. this is an area you must be careful with as it can offend the viewer. However although this can get you in trouble i feel that it is a great way of making your design stand out of the crowd and get noticed. This designs main function is to shock!

This design shows how a campaign can use sex as a means to get attention, the campaign is to convince people to stop buying fur products to save the animals. it use sex as it instantly grabs the viewers attention.

see more:http://www.peta.org.uk/default.asp

I have shown a range of designs that have different functions for example the first poster was created to inform people the dangers of having unprotected sex, moving on from there Info graphics are created to inform the viewer on a subject. The sentenced to death poster has a function to shock the viewer, this is an area you must be careful with as it can offend the viewer. The two designs below this are designed to convince but use different tactics for one sex is the theme the other puts you on the spot.    

Study Task 2 - 5 examples of Graphic Design in different contexts:

Street art:

Graphic design is all around us it appears everywhere the image above shows how graphic design is now a huge emergence within the street art culture. I love combination of image and typographic elements also combined with a re curing colour scheme i feel this is what makes the designs so effective.

See more: http://obeygiant.com/

Packaging design

This is graphic design in the form of packaging, i feel that this is where we see graphic design most frequently in everyday life where in most cases it is really bad. However this packaging company really embraces innovative ideas and in my opinion great interactive packaging ideas.

See more: http://lovelypackage.com

Web design

Graphic design in the form of web design, Graphic design can also always be in a digital context this is shown within web design for websites, this is a web design for a specialist paper company based in Hull. I feel that the web site is easy navigational due to the simple layout.

See more: http://www.gfsmith.com/

Screen printing

Graphic design in the form of traditional print which consists of transferring ink onto basically any material:

See more:http://designspiration.net/image/127169/ 

Editorial design:

This is graphic design in the form of editorial design and the design of publications 

this explores basically communication ease looking at readability and legibility of type and how type and image works together. I love the modernist style layout.

see morehttp://designspiration.net/tag/editorial%20design/

The images above display Graphic Design in a range of different context, just showing that graphic design is actually everywhere around us.

Why blog group 2 are here:

We discussed between our group some of the reasons we are at Leeds College of art, we then decided on the key reasons for why we are here: 


1.) Reputation for producing outstanding portfolios.
2.) Comfortable and a friendly working environment. 
3.) Fantastic facilities. 
4.) Close knit studion atmosphere.
5.) Links with the industry are extremely helpful.
6.) Tutors that are working in the industry.

Study Task 1 - Why am I here - What do I learn

Why I chose to study on this programme:

• Fantastic resources on offer.
• Great working environment.
• Tutors working in the industry.
• Hopefully a job prospect at the end of my time here.
• Fewer student meaning more time with tutors.

5 areas I want to learn during the programme:

• To be able to put messages across to the viewer through my work.
• Learn how to use a blog and make it look professional.
• To become stronger on the Adobe software.
• A wider range of traditional printing methods. 
• Become better at evaluating my own/peers work.  

5 Skills// Strengths: 

• Use of colour.
• Use of typographic elements. 
• Editorial design.
• Simplicity within design.
• Selecting specific target audiences and reacting to this.

5 things i would like to improve:

• Skills within Adobe software.
• Printmaking skills. 
• Presentation skills. 
• Taking criticism then applying this to my work.  

5 ways to evaluate my progress:

• Peer responses.
• Critically evaluate my work using bullet points/ notes.
• Look back at previous work.
• look at current students blogs.
• Tutorials.

5 questions that i want the answer to:

• What is good design?
• Where will I fit in the industry?
• What specialist part of graphic design do you feel i'm best at?
• How to screen print professionally?

ME PERSONALLY AND ME AS A DESIGNER:

Designer:

- Driven

- Inspired

- Experimental

- I learn from my mistakes

- Always willing to take advice

Personal:

- Driven 

- Peaceful 

- Loud

- Wide range of interests 

- Trustworthy

My personal top 10 themes:

1.) Hobbies.

2.) Socialising.

3.) Background/Roots. 

4.) Family.

5.) Travel.

6.) Cultures.

7.) Like/Dislike. 

8.) Everyday Routines.

9.) Food/Drink.

10.) Personal/Qualities- Personality.

10 AIMS FOR THE YEAR:

1.) Develop my skills within printmaking. 
2.) To become a more organised student.
3.) Develop my skills further with the Adobe software. 
4.) Learn how to blog.
5.) Learn how to use peers as support and organise my own crits of my work. 
6.) Be able to navigate my way around the college, also gain 
     awareness of the facilities that are available.
7.) Start to gain a clear idea of where I see myself in the industry.
8.) Make effective use of time in regards to work.
9.) Become comfortable working in the studio, and make a habit
     of being in most of the time.
10.) Enter competitions and get involved in different opportunities.