IxD: 03. Idea Generation Research

While coming up with my ideas, I had to carry out some research to make myself more confident in the area which in turn helped me generate different ideas. As the board game aspect was one of my main ideas, I explored the different mechanics…

IxD: 02. Idea Generation

Initial Brainstorming: Analysing Screenshots of Prime Video: Following my initial research and brainstorming, I felt I still didn’t know how Prime Video worked as well as I wanted, so I analysed some screenshots of the UX which I liked and thought was successful, while also…

IxD: 01. Prime Video Research

Before choosing the streaming service for this project, I researched what were the characteristics that different ones had that made them user friendly and also what didn’t. I’ve chosen to focus on film/TV streaming services as it would be the area I would be more…

IXD: Final Icon Design

After receiving feedback, I chose the icon which had the thicker outlines and only three heatwaves. I feel my icon does represent a toaster, both in looks and in showing its function. I decided to keep it black as I felt if I added colour…

IXD: Icon Design Development

After carrying out my research and creating quick studies of my ideas, I chose the sketches which I wanted to develop further and see if they would work with or without colour. By doing this, I was able to see what compositions were the most…

IXD: Icon Research & Sketches

For this project, we have to design an icon for a household object, so I started by brainstorming different possible objects I could choose and what ones would make effective icons. After this I chose my top four items and created quick sketches from my…

Graphic Design & Illustration: Zine Final Outcome

Chaos & Order Zine Final Overall, I am quite happy with the outcome of this project. I feel each spread links back to my theme of ‘Chaos & Order’. I chose the Yin-Yang symbol for my cover as I feel it represents the main message…

Graphic Design & Illustration: Zine Page Development

After finalising what my designs for each page of my zine would be I started to explore what would be the best methods to create them. I created this using small letter stamps and created a paragraph of random letters with a word from ‘Chaos…

Graphic Design & Illustration: Zine Sketches & Thumbnails

After carrying out my research and brainstorming I created a number of quick sketches of possible layouts and designs for my zine. I found myself focusing on the idea of the chaos theory and asking questions through my sketches, like is there one without the…

Graphic Design & Illustration: Zine Theme Ideas & Research

When we were first given this task, I didn’t know what a zine exactly was, but after researching different types and styles, I am intrigued as to how I can make a zine based around my chosen theme. The examples in the mood board below…