A review of the presentation and a summative statement

We had the presentation last thursday and I was really confident about it until it got to doing it, I flopped. But I think it was just nerves getting the better of me for whatever reason, so Im going to do a slightly longer summative statement than I would have done normally.

At the beginning of the year I knew that I was confident with print and was looking forward to learning more about processes and theory behind print to enhance my work. I produced some work using specialist print methods like gloss and emobssing and Broadened my skill set for print, This project was also when I became familiar and confident with screenprinting and set some strong foundations for later on in the year. I also did the publication for print which I really enjoyed and Think I havent done enough work similar since - Layout  is definately something I will be exploring over summer in the form of publications and more type driven design work.

Into the movie season brief. I ended up rushing the finals and have decided moving image is probably not for me at this point in time, I have non of the software and It doesnt really interest me as much as other aspects of design. I found that I much prefer working with still type and image whilst working on this module.

The image module really got me pushing out alot of print work - I used alot of screenprinting and started to lay a greater consideration for design for print down, in terms of colour combinations, considerations for the amount of screens needed and the size of the screens (also in relation to a set budget and deadline). It helped me realise what is achievable at any given time when using print.

The collaborative brief got me really organised and working effectively on set specific tasks that would go towards a bigger result. Ollie also taught me alot about software and made me alot more confident with my software skills. This is really helping me to get a grasp on what it is I like to do. I applied this to the next half of this module in creating a range of products for a record label. This was the first project where I think I produced something to a high, professional standard. This project has opened a door for me, I am in contact with therapy records discussing doing some work for their artists on the label over summer.

So, at the end of second year:

• I understand my short comings - I need to document all my development, even if it is weak.
• I need to organise myself, my files and my stuff (e.g laptop, pens etc) So that I am ready to work without distraction and problems.
• The relationship between type and image, and how that relates to products and design is really interesting to me at the moment - this is something I want to explore over summer - I am in discussion with a photography student mate of mine on doing a publication, I also want to produce a few other publiations over summer which reflect interests of mine such as space (more specifically and intensely geeky, but Nebulas)
• I also want to design a branded Identiy for a printed textiles student who has asked me to do so, I'm not sure wether these projects should be saved for third year and just written over summer, or done over summer.
• I plan to do some enterprising over summer in the form of - Selling stock images online, and selling T- shirt designs to two websites I have been linked to from one of the contacts I made when we emailed out our portfolios.
• I have no placements yet, but personally I am not looking for one - I emailed free lance designers and ilustrators for links and networking - But I have booked a visit to delta print for a few weeks time, which should be really interesting.

By the way, Sorry about the morrissey style presentation: "I wanted to make a book and then I made a book.. heaven knows I'm miserable nowwww " - anyway,

A really, really, good year Full of ups and downs. I can't wait to get back and get designing - I feel Im finally ready to do so now.