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Feb 20, 2021

Collaborative Practice

Module Launch 25/01/2021 As the name suggests, the Collaborative Practice module solely entails group work. This module will explore the theme of ‘The Hidden City’ which focuses on revealing parts of Birmingham that are not necessarily noticed. …

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Jan 6, 2021

Contextual Studies Lectures

This post includes all of my notes and thoughts on my Contextual Studies lectures. The topics discussed are consumerism, gender discussion, global discourse, psychoanalysis, designing for the anthropocene and the hyper-connected world. Consumerism The definition of capitalism is “an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry…

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Dec 12, 2020

Technical Workshops

John McWade’s LinkedIn Learning workshop was helpful in getting an understanding of the basics of a magazine, knowing it’s purpose. Magazines are type and images positioned on a grid. They create an experience for the reader and take them on a journey. Examples shown at the beginning of the workshop…

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Technical Workshops
Technical Workshops

Dec 10, 2020

Open Collab x DM20

Following the cancellation of most events in 2020, Design Manchester (DM20) went virtual and innovatively used this opportunity to promote…

Graphic Design

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Open Collab x DM20
Open Collab x DM20

Dec 3, 2020

“Final” Adjustments

Having made adjustments to my editorial after yesterday’s feedback session I am a lot happier with the design. All of my type has been…

Graphic Design

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“Final” Adjustments
“Final” Adjustments

Dec 3, 2020

02/12 Feedback Session

Yesterday I had a feedback session with Martin. I went into the session happy with the work that I had produced, for the last few days I’ve been happy that my editorial is near enough done. …

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02/12 Feedback Session
02/12 Feedback Session

Nov 27, 2020

Typography Tips

Prior to this editorial project I have been guilty of paying no attention to what my body copy looks like. Following a lecture on typography we were told about 8 simple rules that I have taken into account while planning my layout. 1. Flush left, rag right Western culture reads left…

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Nov 25, 2020

Limbo Magazine

Limbo Magazine was founded during the coronavirus pandemic by Nick Chapin (publisher), Francesca Gavin (writer) and David Lane (of Lane & Associates). Created during the first national lockdown, the magazine aimed to support artists and creatives who faced unemployment. The name “Limbo” reflects the times we were/are in as the…

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Limbo Magazine
Limbo Magazine

Nov 21, 2020

Digital Printmaking — Extended

Graphic Design

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Digital Printmaking — Extended
Digital Printmaking — Extended

Nov 20, 2020

On Track 4

On Track 4 included a series of talks from different designers. Sweta Pathak’s talk was informative on the creative process within the industry and what occurs in a brand agency. Each project begins with a creative brief, these are vital as without it you’ll be lost. They are often very…

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On Track 4
On Track 4
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