Websites

Designers & Agencies
Si Scott - http://www.siscottstudio.com
Illustration, Graphic Design, Art

Dion Star Studio -  http://www.dionstar.co.uk
Publication, Identity, Installation

Analogue - http://www.madebyanalogue.co.uk
Identity, Print, Digital, Editorial, Packaging

The Consult - http://www.theconsult.com
Branding, Advertising

Alt - http://www.alt-design.net/work/
Branding, Print, Digital

Lono - http://www.lonocreative.com
Digital, Infographics, Editorial

400 - http://www.400.co.uk
Branding & Identity

The Pink Group - http://thepinkgroup.co.uk
Branding, Marketing, Digital

KVGD - http://www.kerrvernon.co.uk
Branding, Identity, Print

The Touch Agency - http://www.thetouchagency.co.uk
Digital, Identity, Print

The Design Surgery - http://www.thedesignsurgery.co.uk
Editorial, Infographics, Brand Identity

Avenue - http://www.avenuelondon.co.uk
Branding, Print, Web design

Ideas Factory - http://www.ideasfactory.co.uk
Branding, Advertising, Identity, Marketing, Digital

Deep - http://www.deep.co.uk
Brand Identity, Print, Digital

The Chase - http://www.thechase.co.uk
Branding, Digital, Environmental, Packaging, Print, Infographics

Love - http://www.lovecreative.com
Branding

The Partners - http://www.the-partners.com
Branding, Identity

Pentagram - http://www.pentagram.com/work/#/all/all/newest/
Advertising, Branding, Identity, Editorial, Print, Infographics, Packaging, Environmental

Why Not Associates - http://whynotassociates.com
Identity, Print, Editorial, Environmental

Axel Peemoeller - http://www.de-war.de
Brand, Editorial, Infographics, Print,, Environmental

In House - http://www.inhousedesign.co.nz
Branding, Identity

David Airey - http://www.davidairey.com
Brand, Identity

BVD - http://bvd.se
Identity, Packaging, Environmental

Build - http://wearebuild.com
Editorial, Identity, Environmental, Print, Packaging, Digital

David Carson - http://www.davidcarsondesign.com
Print, Branding, Editorial

Buro Destruct - http://www.burodestruct.net/bureaudestruct/home/index.html
Print, Digital, Illustration, Editorial

Alan Kitching - http://www.debutart.com/illustration/alan-kitching#/illustration
Screen Printing

Gen.A - http://generationalliance.com
Branding, Identity, Editorial, Environmental

Pattern Matters - http://www.pattern-matters.com
Typography, Pattern

Josip Kelava - http://www.josipkelava.com
Identity, Branding, Editorial, Typography

Frederico Landini - http://www.idependonme.com
Branding, Identity, Typography, Editorial

Mike Perry - http://www.mikeperrystudio.com
Print, Screen Printing, Illustration, Typography, Environmental, Digital

Koen Taselaar - http://www.koentaselaar.nl/work/
Illustration, Typography, Pattern

Glazer - http://www.glazer.co.uk/index.html

Branding, Identity, Environmental, Advertising

Pete Rossi - http://www.pgerossi.co.uk/index.php
Identity, Digital, Typography, Editorial, Environmental

Neo Neo -  http://www.neoneo.ch
 Identity, Branding, Editorial, Digital

Dave Sedgwick - http://www.designbydave.co.uk/index.html
Branding, Identity, Print, Editorial

Brent Couchman - http://brentcouchman.com
Illustration, Packaging, Screen Printing

KOMBOH -  http://komboh.com
 Print, Editorial, Branding, Promotion, Illustration

Salih Kucukaga -  http://www.salihkucukaga.com
Branding, Identity, Packaging, Illustration, Editorial, Digital, Typography

Valerie Jar -  http://valeriejar.com
Identity, Illustration, Environmental

Michael McMillan - http://michaelpmcmillan.com
Identity, Digital, Print

Erwin Hines -  http://www.behance.net/erwinhines
Digital, Identity, Branding, Packaging, Advertising, Print

Homer Mendoze - http://www.homermendoza.com
Identity, Editorial, Print, Packaging

Gregory Hubacek - http://www.gregoryhubacek.com

Dan Cassaro - http://youngjerks.com

Studio MPLS - http://studiompls.com//

Tim Bjorn - http://madebytim.com

Pablo Lobo - http://www.pablolobo.com

Stefano Agabio - http://www.everythingisanumber.com/index.html

Brand Culture - http://brandculture.com.au

Cartlidge Levene - http://cartlidgelevene.co.uk/category/recent

Push - http://www.pushhere.com

BLOW - http://www.blow.hk

Bravo Company - http://bravo-company.info/1021/works

Woody Harrington - http://cargocollective.com/woodyharrington

Cast Iron Design - http://www.castirondesign.com

Experimental Jetset - http://www.experimentaljetset.com

http://www.irishbutcher.co.uk/index.html

http://projectprojects.com

http://www.maddisongraphic.com

http://www.omfgco.com

Blogs & Collections
http://www.aisleone.net

http://www.tm-research-archive.ch
Archive of covers/editorials

http://www.dexigner.com

http://www.thedieline.com
Packaging design

http://ilovetypography.com
Typography

http://blog.troychafin.com

http://www.dirtymouse.co.uk

http://www.creativereview.co.uk/home

http://www.theddi.com

http://grainedit.com

OUGD406 - Speaking From Experience Crit 19.4.13

The format of this crit was as a group of 11 individuals & groups, showing how far we had all got with the brief and asking for feedback.
I showed the content of my book that I had so far, which was all images filtered & imported as well as all the designers names, section title pages & front cover.
Feedback was generally positive, with many people saying they thought the concept was a good one and would have been very useful for when they started the course. People were also positive on the idea of keeping the layout simple and consistent throughout the book, as well as keeping to the simple colour scheme of just red & black for text.
It was suggested that an infographic about finding a designer/how to research might be useful to include as a double page spread or poster, or some kind of added extra.

OUGD404 - End of Module Evaluation

1.  What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?
In this module I have developed skills on typography, colour theory, semiotics, layout & grid, and contextual skills into the theories and work behind each of these headings.
I think I have applied each well, as is shown in the final outcome '10 thing...' book, particularly layout & grid which I think are the strongest point of my work throughout this module. Learning about typography and it's phases and anatomy has also been key to a lot of work in other modules and have definitely helped my understanding and practical use of it.


2. What approaches to/methods of design production have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?
I have taken a much more planned method of design production. I have started to take into consideration the use of grid and formatting instead of just doing it without and trying to make it look good. This has definitely had the biggest impact on my work.
Colour theory has also helped as it has made me consider the colours I am using together and make an informed decision on these now. Semiotics is something that has helped me when looking into infographics and working in this area, and I feel this is a key area of graphic design.


3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?
I think my strengths definitely lie in layout and grid work, as well as working with typography. Layout is something that came easily to me, a lot more now I understand the background and rules to it, and I think it has definitely shown in my work.


4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future?
The weaknesses in my work is to do with lack of contextual research and work when carrying out a brief. I tend to just go for the practical side instead of research into something first and getting better ideas. In the future I am going to take the time to do some contextual work first so that the final results don't need to be modified as much/changed when a better idea come along from looking at research.


5. Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?

1. Pay more attention to colour theories and completely understand them before undertaking the experiments that come with it.
2. When creating a typeface from an experiment with one letter, I need to take the rest of the letter forms into consideration before deciding to do it.
3. Consider using semiotics more in work. I don't really use them at all, and I may benefit from it.
4. Take typefaces & point sizes into consideration when working with body text. This is important for readability and something I have overlooked.
5. Use a variety of stocks when experimenting with printing.

OUGD406 - Speaking From Experience Crit 22.3.13

The format of the crit was presenting the concept, method of delivery and production ideas to a small group, Simon & Amber, and two third years.

Feedback given:

The main bit of feedback I had to take into consideration was the production and final outcome and how costly it could be to make a book. If this was the case the cost would be high, especially if I intended to have full colour throughout.

Things I need to consider from feedback:

Publication type - does it need to be a book? Would a poster/cards be cheaper & easier to produce?

Colours - full colour vs limited palette

Tone of voice - informal or formal?