PRODUCT//RANGE//DISTRIBUTION - Workshop 1

5 things I want to do.

- screen print

- create type based illustrations

- investigate online methods of distribution

- produce contemporary and experimental illustrations

- learn about and use more type based designs

5 things I need to do.

- explore and apply a broad range of print methods and finishes

- learn more about type and the fundamental rules of type and layout

- research and practice design methods that I find inspiring or 'cutting edge'

- draw and illustrate more often and develop my drawing and software skills and technique

- work with type in a basic way to fully understand the fundamental rules

5 reasons why.

- to get some good illustrative work and practice and refine my design skills

- I rarely work with type and it will be a good opportunity to develop a stronger knowledge/understanding of it

- working with type will help me become a more rounded and competent designer

- the online and digital future is forever changing and developing so it's good to keep up to date and explore the new and upcoming possibilities as well as existing ones

- to get some work that I will be able to use to get in touch with the studios, designers and people I want to work with

5 personal skills I'd like to improve and develop.

- proactivity

- attention to detail

- presentation of work

- professional articulation

5 practical skills I'd like to improve and develop.

- type and layout

- drawing and sketching

- software skills on PS, IN, and AI

- presentation

- using a graphics tablet

5 processes I'd like to investigate and use.

- screen printing

- laser cutting

- book binding

- visual identity 

- type setting, hierarchy and pagination

5 products that I could possibly make.

- book/magazine/publication

- typeface

- posters/prints and promotional materials

- an application

- printed clothing

5 contexts in which my work could appear or be used.

- screen

- print

- shopfront

- exhibition

- an event

Whats missing? 1. a problem to solve 2. content to deliver.

Brief - research

Ideas//messages//concepts

regularly ask yourself 'what are you doing? and why are you doing it?'