20/10/10, Week 13 - Origination & Collaboration
Today Jess and I printed out all the posters for the exhibition. it took a while to get everything sorted such as colour and the centering of the page. we got 300 for now to distribute around Darwin.
I would upload a photo but blogger is doing maintenance!!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Week 12 - Collaboration
13/10/2010 – Week 12 – Collaboration
01 – What are the 3 best things about your efforts for this year’s exhibition?
I enjoyed the photo shoot for the flyer and the poster
Also im happy with the photos I have for my projects
02 – Did you manage time well?
Yes, I think I worked pretty well with my time, most of the stuff I have done fitted in with the timeline. Except for making the blocks.
03 – Did you manage materials well i.e. test prototypes?
I have all the materials for my project, just need to prepare them all for the final piece.
04 – Have you researched installation methods?
Yes, I want to sit mine in a stand in the corner of the room, against the wall
05 – Have you made a shortlist of the essentials for the last WEEK?
Not as yet
06 – Have you made a shortlist of the essentials for the last DAY?
Not as yet
In regard to creative collaboration & the exhibition:
Discuss these questions - write a paragraph on each and use examples
1 . List and describe 2 areas of failure in your preparation for uphere
Time management for flyers and invitations also the logo.
2. Describe how you could realistically improve on this next time you exhibit
Make sure there is a time line from the start and stick to it. Make sure im doing something productive everyday. Make sure I leave heaps of room for error.
Week 12 - Origination
13/10/2010 – Week 12 – Origination 
Logistics Report
Invitations are here! And will be handed out to class members today. Poster will be printed today also banners and signs will be designed today. Navigation will also be produced today. Checking out the website, finally up and running.
Group Project
Splitting into groups and finding videos on certain topics to present to the class.
Communication Methods-
Future of communication.
How people with disabilities such as hearing and seeing impaired speak
Emerging Technologies-
3D television
Hydrogen car
Idea adaptation-
BigDog robot
Self-learning videos
I can distribute flyers out coolalinga.
Logistics Report
Invitations are here! And will be handed out to class members today. Poster will be printed today also banners and signs will be designed today. Navigation will also be produced today. Checking out the website, finally up and running.
Group Project
Splitting into groups and finding videos on certain topics to present to the class.
Communication Methods-
Future of communication.
How people with disabilities such as hearing and seeing impaired speak
Emerging Technologies-
3D television
Hydrogen car
Idea adaptation-
BigDog robot
Self-learning videos
I can distribute flyers out coolalinga.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Week 11 - Collaboration
6/10/10 – Week 11 – Collaboration
01 – What is the difference between reflection and criticism?
Reflection is your own, taking a step back and looking at what you have done so far
02 – Can you reflect while you are designing?
No, because you’re not finished your design, having a different state of mind will affect your reflection at the end of the process.
03 – Do you set aside time for reflection?
I don’t set aside time for reflection, I think about it if im taking a brake or if im working on the task ill take a step back and think about it and change what I need to at the time.
04 – Do you make notes on your reflections?
Nope, sometimes I might write down a good link if I find one.
05 – When is the best time to reflect?
In the morning because your mind is blank, being away from the task is good time to reflect also when you’re about to go to bed. Having nothing around you is the best time to reflect.
06 – Do you compare your work to work by your heroes?
Not really, although I do look around on the net for certain styles and try to copy them.
07 – How do you benefit by comparison?
It’s a way of making your work that bit better, by seeing how they do it and learn how they do it by tutorials, also having inspiration.
08 – What can be a disadvantage of comparison?
If you compare yourself too much it can have a negative impact on your self-esteem. Being level and realistic, don’t compare too much but enough to find that level. Make an opportunity to take a leap of faith.
In regard to creative collaboration:
Discuss these questions - write a paragraph on each and use examples
1 . Describe how reflection has helped improve your own designs
Reflecting back helps your see what you have missed or what you have forgotten to add. Also reflecting back makes you see what you have done and sometimes you may change your mind.
2. Describe how you have reflected on your group’s designs
Get everyone to stop working and all sit back and reflect on how we are going and what we should improve on or remove
3. When is reflection useless?
At the start of a design and during the design process
Week 11 - Origination
6/10/2010 – Week 11 – Origination
Logistics Report
Amelia isn’t here today. Sally is sharing what is happening so far. Also showing what us, the print group had done so far. We showed the poster and the DL invitation and got some interesting feedback.
Reading laws of simplicity – The One
1. What does Maeda call the 3 keys?
Away – more appears like less by simply moving it far, far away.
Things appear more simple when they are moved far away. Google searching, all you have to do is type something in to a small text box and the computers database does all the mathematics for you and finds what you are looking for.
Open – openness simplifies complexity.
With an open system, the power of many can outweigh the power of few.
Power – use less, gain more.
You less energy and use it wisely. More can get done than when the power is fully charged and freely available.
2. Describe how you have used these in your work towards UPHERE? Give at least one example of each key.
Away- working from home and then brings it into uni.
Open- being open with m design and trusting in what I do.
Power- doing 1 thing and nailing it within the timeframe we have. Therefore the end product will be appreciated.
3. Describe an incident in the production of UPHERE where technology has been an enabler…. and another where it has been a disabler!
The making of all the flyers, posters etc, was easy to do with the help of the computers, also using the camera to take the photos and receiving emails from sponsors and teachers. The technology has been a very big help to the exhibition although sometimes technology isn’t the best way for curtain things. Sometimes emails get lost so it’s best to talk in person to others. Some works of art turn out better when drawn. People like to see models and sculptures instead of things on the computers.
4. At this stage in the exhibition process you are all working on some element or process for the big event. List 3 things (in your current project) that you could take away to simplify and one thing you could add for meaning.
Take away
Dont really want to take away anything from my artwork. i would take away complications.
Add
i would add heaps of fun!!
My conclusion on the book
i found the book very interesting and i think it has helped me with my designs and the way i do things.
Logistics Report
Amelia isn’t here today. Sally is sharing what is happening so far. Also showing what us, the print group had done so far. We showed the poster and the DL invitation and got some interesting feedback.
Reading laws of simplicity – The One
1. What does Maeda call the 3 keys?
Away – more appears like less by simply moving it far, far away.
Things appear more simple when they are moved far away. Google searching, all you have to do is type something in to a small text box and the computers database does all the mathematics for you and finds what you are looking for.
Open – openness simplifies complexity.
With an open system, the power of many can outweigh the power of few.
Power – use less, gain more.
You less energy and use it wisely. More can get done than when the power is fully charged and freely available.
2. Describe how you have used these in your work towards UPHERE? Give at least one example of each key.
Away- working from home and then brings it into uni.
Open- being open with m design and trusting in what I do.
Power- doing 1 thing and nailing it within the timeframe we have. Therefore the end product will be appreciated.
3. Describe an incident in the production of UPHERE where technology has been an enabler…. and another where it has been a disabler!
The making of all the flyers, posters etc, was easy to do with the help of the computers, also using the camera to take the photos and receiving emails from sponsors and teachers. The technology has been a very big help to the exhibition although sometimes technology isn’t the best way for curtain things. Sometimes emails get lost so it’s best to talk in person to others. Some works of art turn out better when drawn. People like to see models and sculptures instead of things on the computers.
4. At this stage in the exhibition process you are all working on some element or process for the big event. List 3 things (in your current project) that you could take away to simplify and one thing you could add for meaning.
Take away
Dont really want to take away anything from my artwork. i would take away complications.
Add
i would add heaps of fun!!
My conclusion on the book
i found the book very interesting and i think it has helped me with my designs and the way i do things.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Week 10 - Collaboration
29/09/10 – Week 10 – Collaboration
01 – Have you had to abandon any exhibition design concepts so far?
At the start of the semester I had trouble thinking of good ideas, and when I came up with one it would have been to hard to make and would of taken to long. Also I didn’t know how to go about making it.
02 – If so, was it hard?
It was very hard at some stages as I really liked some of the ideas but with the time frame we had, I know I wouldn’t of got it done.
03 – Do you think it is easy to miss a better idea if it is not the first one?
I think you should go with what you think is right. if its not the first one doesn't always mean its going to be better. go with the idea you think will work the best.
04 – Do you have any techniques for creating unpredictable ideas?
I think of stuff when I’m sitting in the bath. When I’m in class I listen to my ipod as it gives me motivation and ideas, but it has to be techno, no words.
05 – Is logic the best way to attack a design problem?
Sometimes, in design your need to follow principles so it looks good and neat
06 – What other problem solving methods could work?
Rearrange the artwork to see if it fits, sleep, cool shower, swim motorbike ride. anything that takes you mind off the project for a while. or concentrate on something else.
07 – Do you ever doubt your design decisions?
Sometimes, depends as it may be a bad idea
08 – Do you ever consciously put on “another hat” to get inspiration?
I don’t think I do, most of the things I work on don’t take long. Ill do it when I need to, but most of the time I don’t do it.
09 – Describe somebody opposite to you in relation to their design approach?
I never really research as much as some people do, if I really need to ill research a bit but not a thoroughly.
10 – Could you imagine designing like them?
Nope I like my way of doing things.
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
if other people are having troubles with their design i will try to help by telling them what i think would look good because we all have our different ways of seeing things.
2. Describe how you have challenged designs by other students in your group
doing the designs many different ways to see what one looks better, also using different media to help find the best fit
3. Are you flexible when others suggest design improvements / changes?
Yes, i think when others say what they think about my work, it helps me see it from another point of view therefore can fix it or improve it.
4. Choose a design that group input has changed radically. Post before & after images.
Some of the designs include the making of the exhibition logo which changed a lot, also making the poster and invitation card which Jess and I changed a lot.
This was the first poster we started out with but having the area for the sponsors in purple wouldn't work.
This poster is the next one i made, it has the white area for the sponsors, just waiting for it to get an approval.
5. Describe the process of shifting the design solution radically.
The process of shifting a design can sometimes be very hard but i think working out was really doesn't work and what really works well is a good start in solving the design. for this design, the colours need to be orange and purple also the picture should be up the top as it is also the title of the exhibition. sponsors need to be down the bottom. the writing in the middle need to large enough to read also having them in the same colour of the theme makes everything flow nicely and match.
01 – Have you had to abandon any exhibition design concepts so far?
At the start of the semester I had trouble thinking of good ideas, and when I came up with one it would have been to hard to make and would of taken to long. Also I didn’t know how to go about making it.
02 – If so, was it hard?
It was very hard at some stages as I really liked some of the ideas but with the time frame we had, I know I wouldn’t of got it done.
03 – Do you think it is easy to miss a better idea if it is not the first one?
I think you should go with what you think is right. if its not the first one doesn't always mean its going to be better. go with the idea you think will work the best.
04 – Do you have any techniques for creating unpredictable ideas?
I think of stuff when I’m sitting in the bath. When I’m in class I listen to my ipod as it gives me motivation and ideas, but it has to be techno, no words.
05 – Is logic the best way to attack a design problem?
Sometimes, in design your need to follow principles so it looks good and neat
06 – What other problem solving methods could work?
Rearrange the artwork to see if it fits, sleep, cool shower, swim motorbike ride. anything that takes you mind off the project for a while. or concentrate on something else.
07 – Do you ever doubt your design decisions?
Sometimes, depends as it may be a bad idea
08 – Do you ever consciously put on “another hat” to get inspiration?
I don’t think I do, most of the things I work on don’t take long. Ill do it when I need to, but most of the time I don’t do it.
09 – Describe somebody opposite to you in relation to their design approach?
I never really research as much as some people do, if I really need to ill research a bit but not a thoroughly.
10 – Could you imagine designing like them?
Nope I like my way of doing things.
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
if other people are having troubles with their design i will try to help by telling them what i think would look good because we all have our different ways of seeing things.
2. Describe how you have challenged designs by other students in your group
doing the designs many different ways to see what one looks better, also using different media to help find the best fit
3. Are you flexible when others suggest design improvements / changes?
Yes, i think when others say what they think about my work, it helps me see it from another point of view therefore can fix it or improve it.
4. Choose a design that group input has changed radically. Post before & after images.
Some of the designs include the making of the exhibition logo which changed a lot, also making the poster and invitation card which Jess and I changed a lot.
This was the first poster we started out with but having the area for the sponsors in purple wouldn't work.
This poster is the next one i made, it has the white area for the sponsors, just waiting for it to get an approval.
5. Describe the process of shifting the design solution radically.The process of shifting a design can sometimes be very hard but i think working out was really doesn't work and what really works well is a good start in solving the design. for this design, the colours need to be orange and purple also the picture should be up the top as it is also the title of the exhibition. sponsors need to be down the bottom. the writing in the middle need to large enough to read also having them in the same colour of the theme makes everything flow nicely and match.
Week 10 - Origination
29/09/2010 – Week 10 – Origination
Logistics Report
Next week all sponsor logos are due and all print work. The radio ad has been recorded. I think we all need to communicate a bit better.
Reading laws of simplicity – Failure
1. Using UPHERE as an example, describe an aspect of your work or something
On my piece of work, the complex side of it is putting it all together finding what looks good where and how to fit it. Although the idea is simple and happy, doesn’t involve much just a picture and an inspirational saying.
2. Provide a conceptual example of a situation that has arisen during this project where you have had a return on failure?
I have changed my mind on so many images but I keep coming back to the frog. We had to refine the logo a lot of the time. We had a few tries at the photo shoot for the poster as what we did, didn’t work or we got a better idea.
3. Homework: How are you using the laws in relation to your contribution to The UPHERE exhibition? Provide a short explanation and example
2 of the laws used in my exhibition work is:
Law 1: Reduce.
I am always trying to reduce something in my work to not only make it easier to do but have more of a strong and powerful relation without any complex or confusing parts. The picture I chose to use is a simple photo of a frog with no overpowering background colours. The 3d aspect is fairly complex but the overall project should be easy in the eye.
Law 7: Emotion
Putting an emotion into your work is a good way of getting people interested. The concept im going for is happiness and inspirational feelings. Hopefully the 3d affect makes it stand out even more.
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