In accordance to 'Cell Phone Symphony' I learnt about breaking boundaries of typical poster designs and not doing the obvious. This was discovered and learnt via research into Edward Debono who studied the theory of lateral thinking. In relation to creating the publications I also feel different techniques and processes were learnt due to workshops especially the Steve Hockett workshop. I learnt that mistakes can often work in your favour and that experimenting is key. Throughout the project a range of new processes were learnt such as different book binding techniques, laser cutting, embossing, the effect of different paper stocks, how to use vinyl as a stencil, different layouts and expanded my knowledge on indesign. The module also helped and taught me to explore a range of approaches to different topic matters such as serious and light hearted topics. The module helped me to signify what was well suited/ appropriate to subject matters and what was not.
I think the success of this module was that new techniques for me were explored and discovered pushing me out of my comfort zones. In order to improve this module has taught me to not be afraid to get stuck in straight away with challenging projects. In order to improve even more further research could have been explored into contemporary graphic designers along with further relevant theories and opinions in connection to my studies.
Overall, I have learnt how to adapt to different subject matters, explore a range of processes, challenge my organisation skills along with time management, learnt about the different resources within the university and have explored designers in the industry. I have also learnt that design is not all about the final production and that key processes are just as important I order to gain a strong, valid, unique final outcome.
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