What is good//Evaluation

OUGD505- Evaluation

1.  What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?

This module I used quite a lot of processes however because I had done most of them before, I felt as though I could complete the process to a higher standard and be more productive. I did not waste time having do to multiple practices in case they went wrong. I think this comes will being more organised and planning which processes I want to do, what I need to do them and when is the best time. However, laser cutting was one process that I wanted to do more of in this module, which I did. I created more complex designs, for example my exhibition poster and used different stocks such a ply for the buttons.

2. What approaches to/methods of design production have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?

I think that I thought more about the concept approaching this module and this informed my design production. I tied everything together through the aesthetics and the idea of my project. Relating the printed products with the digital work was an approach I wanted to carry through.  I have attempted to think of products as whole set rather than individual pieces which is helped me develop a more realistic and effective final outcome. I also worked hard on creating functional products that could actually be sold rather than just mocking them up. I think this communicates a concept better and more professionally.

3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?

Strength within this module was probably my concept and the fact that it allowed for the brand to be expanded if I was to carry it. I think the problem I set myself was realistic and relevant; equally, my response was appropriate.  I think the processes I used are strength as I feel I used to processes more effective for my design. It may not be a main strength, but something I have definitely improved on is photographing my final outcomes in a more professional manner. I think I managed my time well in this module and focussed on producing design I enjoyed doing.

4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future?

I think my weakness is mocking up my products in context. I really need improve my Photoshop skills in order to mock-up professionally and realistically. Another weakness in my work is my presentation boards, even though I have had lots of practice, I still feel as though my layout and content could be greatly worked on. I need to get into the habit of spending more time on them and analysing the most appropriate way to present the boards.

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

Next time I will expand my project even further. Even though I allowed space for this, I could have done more. By doing this I think I would gain a wider range of products and a deeper concept. I would like to spend more time doing primary research, even though I did do some in this module, I generally enjoy this approach and is something I can gain a lot out of.  In the future I would like to try and code some of the website I have proposed. I really want to improve my coding skills so I think this will be beneficial even if it takes time. Lastly, next time I would like to do even more processes such as embossing, just because I feel as though doing the processes is very beneficial within my design process and production.

6.How would you grade yourself on the following areas?

Attendance- 5

Punctuality- 5

Motivation- 4

Commitment- 4

Quantity of work produced- 4

Quality of work produced- 4

Contribution to the group- 4