For this brief we have to come up with an innovative way to showcase ourselves as a designer and learner. I had the I initial idea to package myself as I think it will be an interesting way to interact with and audience whilst also linking to my personality.
Whilst out doing some shopping I came across a package in urban outfitters. It was a DIY ukulele which the purchaser could construct themselves. I pride myself on simple design which is functional to the people using it, I can think of no better way to showcase this trait than by providing my audience with a kit which will help them to make something creative even if they are not. I would like to experiment with this idea and possible create a model of myself which they can construct and make.
Along with this idea I thought about simple creating a box which could contain a range of printed material which I think best link to me. When asking friends and family to describe me I received some feedback that I was a half open box. I did not really understand this but as I have been at home and cleaning out I found a box which had a clear window in the corner. Looking at this made me think if this comment and I thought it might be an interesting way of presenting this feedback. I like the idea of doing this as it would allow a client or boss to see what is inside the box without actually opening it. I also think it would link to the advice we are constantly given about placements and our presence as a designer. Si Scott told us that we should try and send a physically copy of our work to studios as people regularly ignore or don't check their emails. Doing this would hopefully stir a curiosity within a studio or designer and entice them to look at my work more closely.
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I also found this Franklin and Marshall label which I think is very interesting. It is clear that they had a lot of information to display and did not want to squash everything onto one label, to over come this they have punched a hole at the top and created a flip book-esk label which allows more creative flare and more information to be displayed. I especially like the use of the black and white image to cover the label as it gives the label the 'vintage effect' which it talks about within. I am very fond of black and white photography as I think it adds a certain amount of class to an image which might not be. I would love to experiment with this kind of idea as a welcoming introduction to my pack about myself.
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