Week 10: 2D & 3D

Concept Evaluation (Group Exercise)

Today we had to reflect on the effectiveness of our design process and concept communication. To do this, as a group, we had to verbally evaluate each member’s 2D/3D exhibition work. As a group, we came up with the following thoughts for each of us:

Stevie

Design process:

Stevie has demonstrated a moderately clear process for achieving her exhibition piece. The end result can be visualised by most, however, the design needs some testing, ie. a prototype. It may be a good idea to try different variations.

Concept communication:

The concept is to create a happy vibe, so the photos of the ‘smiling frog’ are easily understood and recognised as the underlying ideas.

Amelia

Design process:

Very well thought out, thorough. Has documented ideas and created prototypes to experiment with the overall design.

Concept communication:

“Bringing light to the world” in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The concept also highlights the fact that they can be reused.

Sarah

Design process:

Sarah’s design process is well thought out and she has many ideas that could tie in (time permitting) executed and a prototype that works. In particular, the swing tags are a great idea and could do with more experimentation, again, time permitting.

Concept communication:

The concept of fashion design and promotion is clear, especially having seen the prototype/s.

Jarrod

Design process:

Jarrod’s wooden portfolio cover is a practical, useful and unique idea. His design process has been thorough: he has researched possible materials, created prototypes and has experimented with designs. His process is clear and well thought out.

Concept communication:

The concept is clear: he wants to make unique portfolios for the unique designer to help make an impression. Perhaps more work can be done on prototype.

Zac

Design process:

Some good experimentation has taken place with photos/programs. Zac continues to further his skills by completing online tutorials, etc.

Concept communication:

The concept wasn’t overly clear, but with some more development, it should become more clear.

Carol

Design process:

Carol’s design process has been thought out and documented. From what we saw, she has got all the materials and could show us a step-by-step process from start to finish.

Concept communication:

The concept of her exhibition piece is not very clear, and when explained, it is very broad.

Jess

Design process:

Jess is still running through lots of different ideas for her exhibition piece. Her main idea of a large picture incorporating her drawings of anime and graphic design sounds good, but it needs to be developed.

Concept communication:

Her concept to bring anime into graphic design is clear, however, this idea still needs some refinement.


We then continued on with the development with our 2D and 3D exhibition pieces.
I was able to develop a couple of black and white patterns I have been working on for my lanterns: