22nd March - 25th March 2011

Reflective Practice

All the presentations were finished and were ready to be presented, The most impressive presentations I viewed today were: "The Graphic language of Neville Brody" by Mary, "Si Scott" by Catherine and "Herb Lubalin" by Zoe. I feel that these presentations were impressive as I think that the artists mentioned could be an influence to me in the future and I can already link them to my current work and the style that I work in.

I can heavily relate to Si Scott as he has taken the same route as me when he was training to be a graphic designer. He started off studying a BTEC in Graphic Design an then went on to completing a Foundation Degree in Visual Communication. This give me the sense that if he can become successful why can't I.

 


http://www.top6x6.blogspot.com/



Before today I had never heard of the logo designer, Herb Lubalin. I feel that I work in the same style as him, in the sense that he is influenced by the Bauhaus. He also uses a grid system which is similar to the way I work. As part of the Reflective Practice module I was asked to research a success story in graphic design, I chose the Swiss design movement, by choosing this design movement as a success story it made me realize that I already use a grid system when designing my work.

You can see the grid system in use in the "Coope Union" logo below. I feel that Hurb Launalin is a success in Graphic Design because he has created a large amount of work which has influence great amount of designers, reflecting back to the presentation my favourite logo is the "Families" logo on the top right, I like how Lubalin has taken advantages of the two letter "I" and the letter "l" to created a quirky but effective logo.

http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2009/
october/inside-the-herb-lubalin-study-center







The Graphic Languages of Neville Brody.

Neville Brody has produced a wide range of different design ideas whilst being a Graphic design, from CD artwork, typefaces and magazine design. I feel that I can link my own work to that of Neville's, Neville has designed CD covers, during his time at Fetish records, which were inspired by the Futurists, a movement that I feel strongly about and believe has and definitely will influence me in my future work. After completing a case study I have been able to consider a closer look into what the aims of the Futurists were, and how the social conditions at the time limited their progression as a movement. 




8 Eyed Spy by 8 Eyed Spy, FR 2003, 1981.
http://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/2006/04/23/
neville-brody-and-fetish-records/

 

Both of these pieces of artwork show signs of inspiration drived from the Italian Futurists movement.
They both show tone, colour and the use of geometric objects similar to the work of Fortunato Depero and Giacomo Balla, two leading practitioners of the movement.



Wipe Out by Z’ev, FE 13, 1982.
http://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/2006/04/23/neville-brody-and-fetish-records/







I think that the content of theses presentations were good, but I think Mary was the best at presenting her presentation, I believe that it is essential for any designer to have the ability to present a presentation confidently. I feel that if a designer can confidently make a presentation, the client will be re-assured that the designer knows enough about the brief he is pitching.


Creativity and Social Context and Exploring Specialist Pathways 1.

I don't really have any reflections as such for this week, as per last week we are still completing the final refinements to the Boost brief for the YCN. I am not totally pleased with the final outcome of my YCN work I feel I have rushed the brief, I think that if I get the opportunity next year to choose a YCN brief I would, by having a brief from a national competition, I believe it may improve the weight of my portfolio.

 

Professional and Contextual Studies 1

STRIKE!!!