Web Developer Logo

I designed the following logo for a web developer named Ryan Clark. I kept the design minimalist, using one the key attributes to coding - brackets. < and >. I noticed that an upside down bracket can form the basic structure of a capital, 'A' and as both his forename and surname featured a letter 'A', I decided to incorporate it into the design. It has had a good response on Forrst, here, which I am pleased about.

OUGD104 - Submission Form

Module Code: OUGD104 

Module Title: Visual Language

Name: Joe Warburton

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Themes/Subject & Rationale

For the 'What is a Line?' brief, I intended to full explore the six degrees of separation theory through design. I looked at portraying my own famous connections after extensive primary research whilst using secondary research to showcase the theory working in the film industry. My own connections were to be featured in a small booklet whereas the aforementioned film 'six degrees' would be on a large scale poster to portray how such a simple theory works on a mass scale. Alongside this, I created an incentive for people to discover their own famous connections using simple forms requesting them to ask anyone they know to again, ask anyone they know.. and so on.. to see if they may be connected to a celebrity in some way or another. 

Blogs up to date: x

Work labelled as briefed: x

Work submitted in an appropriate format: x

Self-evaluation completed: x

Paper based form:

OUGD104 - End of module self-evaluation

Module Code: OUGD102 

Module Title: Visual Language

Name: Joe Warburton

Blog Address: http://www.j-warburton1013-dp.blogspot.com

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1) What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?

Throughout this module, we have looked at how to reduce design to its bare necessities, showing how something can be portrayed in the most simplest form. Design should be self-explanatory and should not need an additional description to explain why you decided to do something in particular. I have learnt not to over complicate things and experiment with a range of different outcomes. For the book fair brief, I took something which was extremely vague (the colour red) and created something which was fairly informative. I enjoyed creating the hot dog fold books and was pleased to sell a couple on the day.

2) What approaches to/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?

Although the book fair brief was for the most part, online secondary research, I made sure to collect primary research for the majority of my 'What is a Line' project therefore making the outcome much more personal. This primary research and data collection formed the basis of my final outcome - a book based on my own famous connections. Another addition to this brief was a poster showcasing the six degrees theory being practiced in the film industry. This consisted of extensive online research to find out who was a film with who. 

3) What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?

My designs have taken on a minimalist and concise style which have originated from extensive (although monotonous and mundane) research - for the 'what is a line' movie poster especially. I am most familiar with digital print therefore I want to expand my knowledge even more by hopefully producing more inventive outcomes in the future. However, I still want to experiment with hand rendered techniques as I rarely use this in my designs.

4) What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these more fully?

Although I have stated this in an earlier evaluation, I tend to decide what outcome I intend to produce in the initial stages of design development therefore reducing the range of work I could possible reduce. In future projects, I will try to experiment with a range of media, look at different sizes and scale and create initial designs ideas focusing on all possible outcomes.

5) Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?

- Much more drawing, whether this be initial sketches or even form the basis of my final outcome. 

- Development and experimentation throughout, avoiding using a single idea

- Look at all forms of research, even if it is not directly linked as it may influence the final design

- Evaluate my work throughout, find out where I've gone wrong and rectify problems

- Experiment with a range of media and possible outcomes

Communication is a Virus - Designs in Location

Despite not being able to put the deliverables up in our desired location, we decided woodhouse square would be a great alternative. Students walk past this park every day and as the weather is improving, more and more people are using it as a communal area. We added bunting along the fences, posters (of varying sizes) on trees, benches and walls and added the boxes nearby. These photos taken by Beth the day after we put the posters/bunting/3D installations in the park.

What is a Line? - Chosen concept

Communication is a Virus - Crit feedback

Initial crit

Look at other forms of media and experiment with a combination of different approaches
- 3D installations in public view
- Possibly 3D type
- Carrier bags
- Non permanent markings

Quotes could relate to the area or setting in which it is placed

Find areas in Leeds to place installations/posters
- Either busy or secluded dependent on the quote
- Possibly in a range of different areas

Shorter quotes are more practical
- Easier to read
- Easier to digest

Jo and Amber mentioned the following artists/designers as their work seemed fitting for our concept:

Jeni Holzer
- Type in the environment
Ian Hamilton-Finley
David Shrigley
Paul Curtis

InDesign Workshop Briefing

We are required to produce a 'visually considered double page spread' based upon another classmate (James Flanagan). The content for the DPS is gathered from an interview with the subject aswell as information posted on their blog.

Mandatory requirements & deliverables

Broad range of visual investigation in the form of design sheets and notebooks
Landscape A2 double page spread - 237 x 380 (2cm bleed)

Notes from "interview"

• Possible images - tattoo, trainers, graffiti, design work
• Originally from Essex, Southend in a small village practically a mile long (5 min walk)
• Younger brother and sister, live with mum and dad
• Did a national diploma in graphic design & always wanted to do something creative. Process went from graffiti > type > graphic design
• Did judo between the ages of 11 and 16, and won his first championship at the age of 15
• Favourite foods: Carbonara, steak, mango rubicon, granny smith apples
• Favourite films: Armageddon, Essex Boys, Taken
• Favourte TV shows: Peep show (favourite character is Super Hans), Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Scrubs and David Attenborough
• Dislikes: Expensive shops 
• Would like to go New York & Amsterdam
• Would like to climb a mountain 
• Favourite designer/agency would be Pentagram - ideal job placement

Music
UK hip hop/rap but is versatile in the music he listens to - open minded.
Went to V festival at the end of GCSE's

Childhood memories
Bit by goose at the age of 9 or 10, the same day a seagull stole his hot dog
Prone to injuring himself
Went Dorset when he was 9 or 10 to go fossil hunting

Last meal would be:
Starter - Fruit salad/watermelon
Main - Beef roast dinner
Dessert - Banoffee pie