Week 10 Collaboration

Today,

We looked at moving on from past designs and read about challenges we face/ faced.

Group Exercise – DISCUSSION - Moving On

Discuss these questions in relation to a group creating a design in collaboration

01 – Have you had to abandon any exhibition design concepts so far?

IMAGE: DESIGN SLEEK

Yes, the design above was the one I was gunning for as I spent a lot of time on it but it wasn’t what corporate coms was looking for so it was scraped. Im still proud of it regardless as it is a nice concept.

02 – If so, was it hard?

Not so much as I can still apply the idea in my designs down the track but disappointed that my least favourite design got chosen and my favourite was scrapped. I can still keep it so it wasn’t hard at all.

03 – Do you think it is easy to miss a better idea if it is not the first one?

No, if you remember all your ideas, no matter how small they are you’ve got a bank of ideas you cant miss anything.

04 – Do you have any techniques for creating unpredictable ideas?

I type random words, mock brand names and try to make a logo or idea behind a company.

05 – Is logic the best way to attack a design problem?

Sometimes, but other times go with your gut J

06 – What other problem solving methods could work?

Leaving it alone for a while helps me.. coming back to it with fresh eyes helps me solve problems.

07 – Do you ever doubt your design decisions?

All the time. I never think they are good enough.

08 – Do you ever consciously put on “another hat” to get inspiration?

Not really, like I said before I trust my gut.

09 – Describe somebody opposite to you in relation to their design approach?

Someone who is indecisive and plays with too many ideas at once is my opposite.

10 – Could you imagine designing like them?

No, I wouldn’t be able to design like that.

In regard to creative collaboration:

Discuss these questions - write a paragraph on each and use examples

1 . Describe how you have contributed to design solutions for other group members

On a regular basis I help others with design problems with it be technical or design help I always offer or someone asks. Generally my advice doesn’t alter their design too much, its just a little nudge towards something that they didn’t think of. With the technical help, im constantly helping others with photoshop problems so I like to think I contribute to their designs by helping them.

2. Describe how you have challenged designs by other students in your group

Rachels idea was simple but effective, I asked her for the file and played with it and I came up with the above design. I challenged her design by adding colour to it. I always try to challenge what’s in front of me to benefit others or myself. In this case I borrowed her idea to further benefit the exhibition.

3. Are you flexible when others suggest design improvements / changes?

I believe I am. If other suggest things to me I take it as constructive criticism. If theres a certain aspect that I really want to stay in the design and they want to alter it, I would be a bit hesitant but I would always do what they say to see how it looks. For example, below, I wouldn’t of coloured it with red if Rachel didn’t suggest it and it looks better in red.

4. Choose a design that group input has changed radically. Post before & after images.

5. Describe the process of shifting the design solution radically.

Rachel and I sat down and changed each colour of each shape to see how it works. It changes the design 'radically' like changing the font did. Which was an overall decision from feedback from the entire class.

VIDEO:

I found this video quite instructive, similar to John Maedas The Laws of simplicity. Those simple little guidelines that make all the difference. I liked how it was originally created to help people my age to reach the success level they want. The way he approached the explanation of CRAP made me laugh as it was true but it wasn't put so clinical for once.

OVER AND OUT!