OUGD505 - Module Briefing

OUGD505 - Module Briefing
Design Practice 2
- 30 Credits

Aims:

• Develop specialist knowledge of individual design practice.
• Self determined solutions.
• Understanding of cultural differences.

Visiting Professionals:

16/01/18 - Footprint - Riso Printer

26/01/18 - Tom Joyes

06/02/18 - Wolff Olins - Jack Grafton

Studio Brief 1:

Micro - Genres of music

• Thoroughly research micro-genre of music for the sole focus of work - Website: www.everynoise.co.uk - every noise at once.

- Design an object that celebrates or critiques an aspect of the genres specific character: political, aesthetic, production methods, audience demographic. 

- Think visually: literal and lateral responses.

- Be ambitious: flag, ringtone, rug, wallpaper, exercise video, instruction manual, map, perfume, clothing, game, etc.

Consider current state of physical media:

• Format
• Packaging, Editions, Objects, etc.
• Digital/physical.
• Distribution/the purchasing/ownership of music. 

Deliverables:

• Documentation - Blog
• Final exhibition design object printed/produced.
• 6x (min) design boards.
• Deadline - 23/04/18 - 10am-12pm

Inspiration:

Sophie Merchandise

Zak Group - Frank Ocean/Boys don't cry

Radiohead - Universal Sigh

Bjork - Biophillia app

Studio Brief 2:

Product Range Distribution

• Examine graphic design outputs relating to social, political and ethical change.
• Increase awareness of historical examples and contemporary practice.
• Interrelationship between mediums.
• Produce body of research exploring connections between concepts and responsive.
• Research should reflect own ideologies, concerns and ambitions.
• Consider role of 21st century graphic designer.

Part 1:

• Develop a practical, visual and contextual investigation of specific subject, e.g. recycling.
• Research primary and secondary sources to explore opportunities for informed creative development.
• Document on Blog, Part of interim concept pitch.
• Go places, read, documentaries, questionnaires.

Part 2:

Device and develop body of work.

Knowledge and demonstrates ability to tap into potential for political driven design.

Broader potential of creative contexts.

Possible deliverables:

• Issue led campaign.
• Poster series/manifesto
• Publication
• Web
• Range of products - placard, banners, badges etc.
• Piece of real world ephemera - Product/tool
• An installation, exhibition, social spaces.

Deliverables:

• Resolutions, products and outcomes.
• 6x a3 design boards.
• Blogs.

Deadline: 23/04/18 - 10am-12pm

Me and EU - Nathan Smith

Eike Konig/HORT studio

In loving memory of Work

This girl can - campaign

Matahaven

The meme

No Logo - Naomi Klein

The politics of graphic design

Reading list on estudio