AAD011: Communication

Samsung Smart TV Logo (2011) There are many ways of communicating in all areas of life, but the general definition is the exchange of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. It can be provided either verbally, non-verbally or visually. In terms of…

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…

AAD011: Innovation

Invisible York Posters, by Good Organisation, 2019 Innovation is defined as the action or process of innovating either a new method, idea, and product or carrying out new combinations. It is used in almost everything and by everyone but one group that stood out to…

AAD011: Identity

Marcus Marritt, 2018, ‘Our Digital Self’, Digital Illustration Identity is one of the oldest concepts, however identity is not the same thing as it was when it was first used to define ourselves. It has become something that has no barriers and is completely up…

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…