OUGD504 Design Production Evaluation

OUGD504 Design Production Evaluation

I have found this module to be really worthwhile as the most enjoyable part of the design process for me is the production stage. This has given me the opportunity to learn and take on more production methods which has really developed my work overall. It has allowed me to explore numerous methods such as print finishes and also commercial applications which has helped me evolve as a designer and given me a good understanding for more professional work.

This module has considerably expanded my knowledge on commercial considerations and professional skills. Workshops and study tasks have played a significant role in learning to prepare my work accordingly for the industry such as preparing for print. This has provided a good foundation for the rest of Level 5 and Level 6 which will allow me to produce more skillful work.

Through the process of production I have successfully managed to overcome design problems I faced, chiefly by using feedback and taking it pin myself to learn new things such as software. I believe I have become more confident in processes and techniques and understand the potential and limitations involved. I aim to expand this and use more of the resources available to me and continue on in using these technologies throughout my work.

Screen-printing in just one of these processes that I now feel so much more confident in undertaking. Studio brief one and three allowed me to explore this and other print finishes, which I thoroughly enjoyed. These print based briefs provided me with the freedom to delve into these that equipped me with a stronger development and production within my work. For this reason I intend to incorporate more production methods into my future work.

I feel that I should've taken this opportunity within studio brief two as I struggled with it. If I were to use a more hands on approach I feel that my outcome would of been much stronger and I wouldn't of struggled so much. However this has taught me that I can use these production methods and technologies within web-based design and not limit myself. Moreover, studio brief four has taught me that web design has something I have found I do enjoy a lot, unexpectedly; and has provided me with possible new future aspirations.

My independent study has improved although I feel I should take more advantage of feedback and speak to the tutors more - this must start my first learning to have confidence in my work. Improvements could be made with my time management. Although it is efficient and I have come up with my own effective strategies for time management, I feel that if I became completely on top of everything, I could have more time to experiment with production methods, which is what I would quite like to do. Experimenting further and developing higher skills in production in print and screen based design is a goal of mine to create a higher standard of work.