Theory Into Practice// Preparatory Task

TASK

In preparation for the first studio session of part 2 of this module, you are asked to re-evaluate the content of your design context blog to date and Identify 10 significant pieces of source material that you have found interesting, relevant to your own creative interests and worthy of further investigation. You may want to consider the following terms throughout this process: Critical analysis - good questions, challenges. Aesthetics - what satisfies you & why? Designers - taste, inspiration, interpretation. Audience - stereotyping, identity, appropriate inquiry. Manifestos - passion for a subject, making decisions, taking control. Chronologies - what happened when and what was its effect? Your source material should represent a range of sources and 'types' of information (images, quotes, statements, texts etc.) and be supported by reasons why you have selected it. You should aim to represent your broader creative and contextual interests as well as key influences and current/historical events.

Research Sources / Further Information

You should refer to your existing research and tasks represented across all of your blogs, but also use this as an opportunity to extend individual lines of enquiry and identify new material.

Mandatory Requirements / Deliverables

10 specified examples of source material as outlined above.(printed) Additional critical analysis and support material posted to your design context blog. Clearly articulated reasons as to why you have selected the material. 1. Printed on 110lb Crane Lettra, I am I fan of this embossed style. I found this at the very beginning of my context blog in the task where we had to find work we either love or hate.   2. The work of Adam Haynes, i guess this is another thing that I aspire to to & create. Business cards or simply cards that are this size- weather its for advertising or not.  3. "Laugh" 'People visiting the studio often comment on how much we laugh. Since I’ve become aware of this, I use it as a barometer of how comfortably we are expressing ourselves' - Bruce Mao I actually found this on Mike Williams blog but I had to use it as its a quote that not many quotes have done before- inspired me. It has warmth and gives you the idea to have fun with your workload. Thanks Mike! 4. Secondary research I found from the three posters brief. Honesty is the best Policy.  I like the simplicy and the look. Its not that ideal as its in spanish and not legible for me as I can't read spanish but I like how it has that letterpress feel to it. Nicely organised.    5. Matt Lyons- Massive fan of his work.   6.Andre Beato (Graphic Design) Francis Bacon (Fine Art) Van Goth (Fine Art) Cecil Beaton ( Photography) David Carson (Graphic Design) Simon Costin (Sculpture)  Rothko (Fine Art) Picasso (Fine Art)  The Stenberg Brothers (Graphic Design) Matthew Lyons (Illustrator)  Keaton Henson (Illustration)  Henry Moore (Sculpture) Tom Rowe (Illustration) Ben Newman (Illustration) Adam Kola (Photography) Ryan Stephens (Graphic Design/ Photography) Nick White (Illustration) Jon Boam (Illustration) Richard Hogg (Illustration) Mathias Haddal Hovert (Graphic Design) Thomas Lien (Graphic Design) Jim Dore (Graphic Design/ Type)  James T. Edmondson (Graphic Design/ Type) Luke Lisi (Graphic Design/ Type) Rob Hunter (Illustration) Mikkel Sommer (Illustration) Nadar (Fine Art/ Photography) Ryan Gillett (Illustration) Dan Stirling (Fine Art/ Illustration) A SELECTION OF GREAT DESIGNERS WHO INSPIRE ME 7. 'Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet' Roger Muller  8. Doug Hindson. My old friend from college. Love the cut out then photograph idea. works well and is different. 9. '...This would most properly have to be Brighton. I spent a year there and met people who are today my best friends. I have great intention to move back there in the future.' ...this is something I mean and will believe for many years to come I am sure. 10. LETTER PRESS- I have never done this but I am so in love with the idea of being able to letterpress. Its what I want to do.