OUGD603: Module evaluation

Overall, I have really enjoyed this entire module and it has been the one I have enjoyed most within the three years of university. It has really allowed me to come into my own and I think through this I have formed a clear design style that I am really happy with and created work that I am really proud of. Having the opportunity to create our own briefs meant I could experiment with styles and designs that I have not had the chance too. Completing briefs with internal and external clients was really rewarding and enjoyable, I did not encounter any problems or issues while completing the briefs which I know I am very fortunate in that sense. I have struggled a lot with time management and completing the briefs as I had broken my finger and was unable to create or draw any designs for a month and could only really complete digital work- this definitely set me back and was really disheartening as I create a lot of my work by hand as a starting point and don't always start straight digital work. It was a tough month for me as it was very unproductive and has meant I have completed 7 briefs. Despite this I am really proud of the work I have created and have enjoyed sharing it on my design Instagram account, as sometimes I don't always think my work is its best. Moving forward, I have learnt a lot from completing this module and the briefs and I have definitely gained a lot of skills that I am excited to do in the future, it has also given me an incredible amount of confidence in myself and my design work as I have shared my work more and have received a positive response from doing so.

OUGD603: Brief 8- Final outcomes

These are the final outcomes for this brief, as you can see, only one has arrived as they have taken a while to be produced by Zazzle, the notebook I did through Vistaprint which was much quicker. In terms of responding to the brief, I think these outcomes do that really successfully because they have encouraging quotes on them, the colours are bold and there is a strong use of typography amongst them. I like how they all follow a similar colour scheme and you can tell they are all part of a set. The designs themselves are quite simple, but the bright colours used really make them stand out. I would like to think that these products would be encouraging for users and allow them to be productive and positive whilst using them. If these products were to be sold online or in a shop, I do think they would attract the attention of customers and encourage them to purchase the products- as they are only small stationary pieces their retail price would not be too expensive, therefore appealing to a large range of customers.

OUGD603: Brief 8- Post-it Notes

OUGD603: Brief 6- Final Tote Bags

The final printed tote bags, have worked out successfully with the cotton tote bags and transfer paper, they took a couple of attempts to get right but have worked out really well. I think if these tote bags were to be sold, they would certainly grab the attention of the consumer to use them over plastic bags. If I were to sell these, I would have them available online but also in stores, placing them strategically near the tills before you pay. This way, a customer would be more inclined to buy the tote bag.

OUGD603: Brief 6- Printing Onto The Tote Bags Second Attempt

This attempt was successful and I have managed to print the final tote bag designs that I am going to include in my submission.

OUGD603: Brief 8- Notepad (To Do List) Developments

OUGD603: Brief 8- Notebooks