The Personal Professional Practice Module has helped me greatly with lots of things, for example time management issues, I can definitely plan my time more effectively now by using timetables and to-do lists, however there is still room for improvement. I do feel that when I am working now, I use my time more effectively, avoiding distractions more easily. This module with all it's tasks has helped my understanding of graphic design within a broader context. I have discovered more about branding/identity/packaging/promotion and I have developed a real interest in packaging design.
2. What approaches to/ methods of design production have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?
For the 'Speaking From Experience' module, I was pleased that I finally used the laser cutter to create a wooden fridge magnet design. I now feel confident that I could go and use it again and again without any problems therefore I will be able to produce alternative outcomes to just print-based work.
3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?
The 'Who Are You' brief was good because we were designing a spread for someone else and as it was to reflect their interests within graphic design it meant I had to branch out and design something a bit different from what I normally would. I think the design I created reflects my partner's answers to the interview questions well.
4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future?
I enjoyed the 'Speaking from Experience' brief from the beginning and couldn't wait to get started, however other modules took a higher priority which meant I didn't start the final designs in time to achieve the finished result I would have liked. In the future I will consider the whole workload and not just the module that is due in first.
5. Identify 5 things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?
- I will book print/laser slots in advance to avoid disappointment and this will also help me to have the final outcomes I desire.
- I will try designing more than one of my initial design idea's first to see what they look like before just going full steam ahead with one design idea. This will hopefully result in more informed and developed designs.
- I will blog all tasks as I complete them, this will mean I'm not looking back to find images/tasks from months ago.
- After the summer I will be living with only one other designer and three music/film students from Leeds Met. As their courses are not as demanding as ours I expect our house to be quite relaxed therefore I intend to complete all work at college and keep it away from home life. This will help keep a balanced lifestyle.
- I will research more into area's that I am still not confident about for example retail and promotion design, this will help me become a more informed designer.
6. How would you grade yourself on the following areas:
Attendance: 4
Punctuality: 4
Motivation: 4
Commitment: 4
Quantity of work produced: 3
Quality of work produced: 3
Contribution to the group: 4
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