WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2009
I have just spoken to Violette Editions and I am going next Tuesday to London! Can't wait! I am so excited. It will be really really useful to me for my FMP, so I need to get some questions together as I don't have much time with him and want to make the most of it!
Portfolio Clinic
WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2009
Gellan and Emma from Thinking Juice in Bournemouth came in this afternoon to speak to us about Portfolios. It was really useful - I think I have a clear idea now of what I will and won't put in mine. I asked a few questions that I needed answers to, its nice to feel reassured about a few things that I was worried about. Its so hard to decide how to tackle your portfolio, when on this course, we do a little bit of everything, and naturally you are better at some things than others, and so don't want to put everything in your portfolio. This can create a problem of it feeling a bit bare and like there isn't much in there to show. But the things Gellan and Emma said were really useful and gave me a better understanding of what people in industry will expect to see, and what they will think of certain things. Asking our lecturers is useful as well, but its invaluable to get an honest and 'real world' opinion from industry professionals.
Gellan and Emma from Thinking Juice in Bournemouth came in this afternoon to speak to us about Portfolios. It was really useful - I think I have a clear idea now of what I will and won't put in mine. I asked a few questions that I needed answers to, its nice to feel reassured about a few things that I was worried about. Its so hard to decide how to tackle your portfolio, when on this course, we do a little bit of everything, and naturally you are better at some things than others, and so don't want to put everything in your portfolio. This can create a problem of it feeling a bit bare and like there isn't much in there to show. But the things Gellan and Emma said were really useful and gave me a better understanding of what people in industry will expect to see, and what they will think of certain things. Asking our lecturers is useful as well, but its invaluable to get an honest and 'real world' opinion from industry professionals.
FMP Initial Idea Presentation
THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2009
We had to give a 1 minute presentation to the class today on our idea for our FMP. It was supposed to last a couple of hours but ended up lasting all day, so I missed out on loads of research time which is a shame. I will need to do todays tasks tomorrow. The presentation went okay. I think my idea is set now. I just need to get on and research and plan.
We had to give a 1 minute presentation to the class today on our idea for our FMP. It was supposed to last a couple of hours but ended up lasting all day, so I missed out on loads of research time which is a shame. I will need to do todays tasks tomorrow. The presentation went okay. I think my idea is set now. I just need to get on and research and plan.
Fonts
MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2009
Jenny blogged this on the Vis Com Blog - Thanks Jenny! I will have a look through the site later and sign up, free fonts.
http://www.josbuivenga.demon.nl/index.html
Jenny blogged this on the Vis Com Blog - Thanks Jenny! I will have a look through the site later and sign up, free fonts.
http://www.josbuivenga.demon.nl/index.html
Grid Design Tool
MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2009
Creative Review had an article called 'The Grid on Screen' this month. It mentioned thegridsystem.org which is dedicated to all things graphic-grid related. This months article focused on an online tool that designers can used to design simple grids onscreen and then export to CSS stylesheets and HTML templates. This tool is the work of New York based web developer Rasmus Schultz.
Rasmus Schultz's Grid Designer
Creative Review had an article called 'The Grid on Screen' this month. It mentioned thegridsystem.org which is dedicated to all things graphic-grid related. This months article focused on an online tool that designers can used to design simple grids onscreen and then export to CSS stylesheets and HTML templates. This tool is the work of New York based web developer Rasmus Schultz.
Rasmus Schultz's Grid Designer
Research Trip
SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2009
I went to Kent today to interview my Nan about some pictures I am using for my FMP. I spent all day Thursday and Friday researching as well so I had an idea what information I needed to gain while I was in Kent. It was a successful trip overall really which is good. I am just looking forward to getting back into uni on Monday and working on everything!
I went to Kent today to interview my Nan about some pictures I am using for my FMP. I spent all day Thursday and Friday researching as well so I had an idea what information I needed to gain while I was in Kent. It was a successful trip overall really which is good. I am just looking forward to getting back into uni on Monday and working on everything!
Theory Unit
WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2009
We had to email Anna today with our chosen essay title/subject and research ideas. I am basing mine on Book Design. She is going to email us back with some advice, so hopefully once she has agreed my topic and title, I can get on and research.
We had to email Anna today with our chosen essay title/subject and research ideas. I am basing mine on Book Design. She is going to email us back with some advice, so hopefully once she has agreed my topic and title, I can get on and research.
London
MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2009
We went to London today. I got to go to the bookbinding shop - they had some really cool stuff, I bought a few things, but really you need to know exactly what you want, and at the moment, as I am only in the research stages of my project, I am not clear on that yet, that comes with time. BUT, they do have a website and I can order online so thats no problem. I have an idea of what they do so thats good. Milla and I tried to go to Notting Hill and Portobello Road, we got there too late though really as there were a few problems on the tubes and lots of delays, so we didn't have much time to hang around.
I am going to go back again soon, I am trying to organise a meeting with Robert Violette of Violette Editions, we are in contact, I just need to sort a date out. I can't wait - they are the publishers of a lovely book I have - Sophie Calle - Double Game. I will also try when I am up there, to combine it with some other things I could do.
We went to London today. I got to go to the bookbinding shop - they had some really cool stuff, I bought a few things, but really you need to know exactly what you want, and at the moment, as I am only in the research stages of my project, I am not clear on that yet, that comes with time. BUT, they do have a website and I can order online so thats no problem. I have an idea of what they do so thats good. Milla and I tried to go to Notting Hill and Portobello Road, we got there too late though really as there were a few problems on the tubes and lots of delays, so we didn't have much time to hang around.
I am going to go back again soon, I am trying to organise a meeting with Robert Violette of Violette Editions, we are in contact, I just need to sort a date out. I can't wait - they are the publishers of a lovely book I have - Sophie Calle - Double Game. I will also try when I am up there, to combine it with some other things I could do.
Research, research, research!
FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2009
Now I have my idea sorted, I just need to finish my Learning Agreement which needs to be handed in next week, and get started. I spent today adding to the Learning Agreement and doing loads of research, all if which is going in my workbook, so I started that too. I am struggling a little bit to get into it - but I know once I do I will get on a roll and be fine. I emailed a few places for some paper samples last week - and one turned up today - it is amazing! They sent me a complete folder of samples. Made my week! They are really nice!
We are going to London on Monday now, since the last trip was cancelled due to snow. I need to go to Faulkners (the bookbinding shop) and The Graphic Centre. We are also going to the Tate Britain. I would like to go to Portobello Road and do some research too.
Now I have my idea sorted, I just need to finish my Learning Agreement which needs to be handed in next week, and get started. I spent today adding to the Learning Agreement and doing loads of research, all if which is going in my workbook, so I started that too. I am struggling a little bit to get into it - but I know once I do I will get on a roll and be fine. I emailed a few places for some paper samples last week - and one turned up today - it is amazing! They sent me a complete folder of samples. Made my week! They are really nice!
We are going to London on Monday now, since the last trip was cancelled due to snow. I need to go to Faulkners (the bookbinding shop) and The Graphic Centre. We are also going to the Tate Britain. I would like to go to Portobello Road and do some research too.
Studio on Fire
FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2009
I came across some of the work of Studio on Fire while I was looking on www.graphic-exchange.com. Studio on Fire is a design and letterpress workspace and their work is stunning. Here are some images:
I came across some of the work of Studio on Fire while I was looking on www.graphic-exchange.com. Studio on Fire is a design and letterpress workspace and their work is stunning. Here are some images:
everything...
MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2009
We had our first seminar with Anna this afternoon for our essay. She has given me a few ideas on what I can base it on, trying to tie it into my Final Major Project. I need to do a little bit of research and come up with a solid title ready for the next seminar next Monday. Due to the nature of my FMP, I think I am going to focus my essay on the form of the book and the effect of technology on this.
I thought my idea for my FMP was all set and comprehensive. But, I had a strange feeling about it and so I had a tutorial with Kit and Sally. So far I have spoken to Mike Ryan quite a few times, and also Neil. I think the reason I was feeling unsure was that I needed to get a solid theory or purpose to my book to underpin the project. It seemed a bit aimless and I just needed to talk it through again and get some more opinions. Kit and Sally had quite an in depth chat with me and I think I know where I am heading now. I am a very indecisive person when it comes to decisions affecting me personally, and this will affect me personally. Once I have chosen it, and written the Learning Agreement I have to stick to it, and that scares me.
I have been working on ISTD and can see in my head what my final piece will look like. It is just getting it down on my design sheets that is the hurdle I am facing at the moment. I found the website project a real challenge, and due to that, and the hours I spent on it, it was my priority over ISTD at the time, which has resulted in me having ISTD to deal with at the same time as my FMP and essay. I have been doing a lot of research for all these projects and feel like I am getting no where for some reason. I was all geared up and ready to go to London last week, but due to the weather we didn't get to go, and we were sent home from uni on Friday which was the day I had planned out to do everything. I find it very hard to work at home, it just isn't the right environment for me, which is why I am always in uni apart from when I have to work.
We had our first seminar with Anna this afternoon for our essay. She has given me a few ideas on what I can base it on, trying to tie it into my Final Major Project. I need to do a little bit of research and come up with a solid title ready for the next seminar next Monday. Due to the nature of my FMP, I think I am going to focus my essay on the form of the book and the effect of technology on this.
I thought my idea for my FMP was all set and comprehensive. But, I had a strange feeling about it and so I had a tutorial with Kit and Sally. So far I have spoken to Mike Ryan quite a few times, and also Neil. I think the reason I was feeling unsure was that I needed to get a solid theory or purpose to my book to underpin the project. It seemed a bit aimless and I just needed to talk it through again and get some more opinions. Kit and Sally had quite an in depth chat with me and I think I know where I am heading now. I am a very indecisive person when it comes to decisions affecting me personally, and this will affect me personally. Once I have chosen it, and written the Learning Agreement I have to stick to it, and that scares me.
I have been working on ISTD and can see in my head what my final piece will look like. It is just getting it down on my design sheets that is the hurdle I am facing at the moment. I found the website project a real challenge, and due to that, and the hours I spent on it, it was my priority over ISTD at the time, which has resulted in me having ISTD to deal with at the same time as my FMP and essay. I have been doing a lot of research for all these projects and feel like I am getting no where for some reason. I was all geared up and ready to go to London last week, but due to the weather we didn't get to go, and we were sent home from uni on Friday which was the day I had planned out to do everything. I find it very hard to work at home, it just isn't the right environment for me, which is why I am always in uni apart from when I have to work.
Dorset Design Forum
THURSDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2009
I was working late at uni and Matt Desmier came in to tell me that he has decided to go with the logo Luke and I did for Dorset Design Forum. So obviously we were really happy! I sent him it over in all the necessary formats. Can't wait to see where and how it gets used!
I was working late at uni and Matt Desmier came in to tell me that he has decided to go with the logo Luke and I did for Dorset Design Forum. So obviously we were really happy! I sent him it over in all the necessary formats. Can't wait to see where and how it gets used!
binding
TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2009
I did some coptic binding this morning which I was really pleased with. There were a few mistakes I made which I have noted, but other than that it looks really neat. I spent the rest of today researching for my FMP and working on ISTD.
I am really excited to start my FMP, I just need to get ISTD finished so I can really focus on it as I know I am going to get really into it and would love to just focus on that.
I did some coptic binding this morning which I was really pleased with. There were a few mistakes I made which I have noted, but other than that it looks really neat. I spent the rest of today researching for my FMP and working on ISTD.
I am really excited to start my FMP, I just need to get ISTD finished so I can really focus on it as I know I am going to get really into it and would love to just focus on that.
Snow snow snow...
MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2009
We were supposed to be going to London today on the coach ... but it was cancelled because of the snow! Very disappointed but at the same time very excited about the snow! It hasn't snowed like this for YEARS! We can't get to London because the M25 is closed, and they have stopped all red buses in London and the underground isn't working apparently!
So, instead, a group of us went to Lyndhurst to take some photographs seeing as it is a rare opportunity with the snow! I found a relatively new polaroid camera in a charity shop for a fiver which is good, apart from the films being really expensive.
Tomorrow I am going to do some bookbinding, there are a few things I want to try out. I am going to mainly focus on ISTD work and then for a break I will look at my FMP for a bit.
I have also found somewhere to have bookbinding lessons, I am in the process of sorting it and speaking with them at the moment.
We were supposed to be going to London today on the coach ... but it was cancelled because of the snow! Very disappointed but at the same time very excited about the snow! It hasn't snowed like this for YEARS! We can't get to London because the M25 is closed, and they have stopped all red buses in London and the underground isn't working apparently!
So, instead, a group of us went to Lyndhurst to take some photographs seeing as it is a rare opportunity with the snow! I found a relatively new polaroid camera in a charity shop for a fiver which is good, apart from the films being really expensive.
Tomorrow I am going to do some bookbinding, there are a few things I want to try out. I am going to mainly focus on ISTD work and then for a break I will look at my FMP for a bit.
I have also found somewhere to have bookbinding lessons, I am in the process of sorting it and speaking with them at the moment.
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