During
this brief I definitely improved being able to work towards a very small
timescale, due to it being a very quick turnaround I had to think on an idea
and execute it very quickly. Initially it was slightly stressful but as I got
into the swing of it I became more comfortable with the situation.
I
have learnt that being involved in projects that are for a good cause like this
is very rewarding and it is nice to be able to put my skills towards something
that can help others. This is definitely something I would like to continue
doing in the future. Even if it was organising the whole project like Lizzie
and it was great that she took time out to do something so positive.
To
gain some inspiration I looked at current Christmas designs on the market and
as initially I hadn’t decided whether I wanted to work with type or image I
gathered research of both examples. Some took a more traditional kitsch
approach whereas some were a lot more contemporary using geometric shapes. I
also read up on the lyrics of the song. Before this project I had limited
knowledge or riso printing but from my research I learnt that it is very
affordable which therefore makes it favourable for experimentation and popular
with young designers.
A
strength I can draw from this project is the strong link with the outcome to
the original song. I feel that even without words it would be clear to an
audience what the illustration is depicting. The design also fits with the rest
of the collection.
In
order to develop the brief further I could have extended the range from the
postcard to a selection of gift material like cards and wrapping.
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