Olivia Grain Distinction Doors Evaluation
To analyse the requirements and
parameters for this project I created a mind map, showing what I needed to do to complete each criteria for example,
unit 1.1 Analysis, I had to set daily targets, complete independent study at
home and think about time management throughout the project. Unit 1.2 Research,
I had to complete primary, secondary and artist research; including a Pinterest
board on doors. 2.1 Planning, I had to set daily tasks and keep up with time management.
2.2 Practical skills, I had to finish sketchbook work and think of what to
include in my door designs. Also, to complete unit 3.1 on going analysis, I had
to do weekly blog entries and sketchbook annotation. I have also created a mind
map on the target audience for this project which is 25+, stating what kind of
things the clients are into such as watching design programmes like 60 minutes
makeover, grand design and what they do in their free time, such as reading
interior design magazines.
I
think that my research is quite effective as it all links together. My
secondary research works really well as it shows what kinds of doors already
exist, which is essential. For the theme ‘Let the outside in’ I created a
collage of images to do with nature, which shows what kind of things I could
have used in my door designs, which I am to present to the company.
My
primary research also works well as it show that I have taken that step from
looking at existing doors to taking my
own photos of family and friends doors, and photos of nature which I could
include in my designs. To create my primary research of nature I went to the
Wentworth garden centre, to take photos of the gardens there. They also have a
pet store, where I was able to take close up images of birds, however as they
were in cages, I had to try and fit my camera lense between the gaps of the
bars so that I could get a clear image, which I found a little difficult.
My
art Movement research on Art Nouveau and Art Deco is really effective as it has
influenced my final designs. I used my research from Art Nouveau, to simplify some
of the designs in my sketchbook to come up with my own design for one of my
contemporary doors.
I
was influenced by different parts of nature; birds, trees, flowers, all of
which I have interpreted into a final design.
I have found it quite easy to design for this specific target audience,
as it has given me a variety of things to think about, whereas, if it was for
an older age group I wouldn’t be able create some of the designs that I have done for this project. Every design that I have created all has a
similar style, as I wanted them all to look unique and modern, and they are all
made from wood. However, the colours of the designs are all different; some are
quite bright and colourful such as orange and pink/ purple, whereas others are
quite dark using colours such as black and blue, depending on what kind of
design it was going to be such as, my tree design I did black as trees can
sometimes look quite mysterious. Also, as we were unable to use coloured glass,
I created my designs so that the pattern/ image would be created in frosted
glass so that it still looked creative.
I haven’t had any difficulties creating these designs, apart
from coming up with the initial designs which I found quite difficult as I didn’t
know how to bring my research into my designs. I overcome this by simplifying
different drawings in my sketchbook. When creating my sketchbook, I have used
coloured pencils to draw some of the images, so that it was easier to blend
colours. I have also inks and acrylic paints on my final design sheets, which I
think I have gotten better at, as this was one of my weaker points.
I have managed my time really well throughout this project,
as I have managed to finish everything that is required for my deadline. I have
done this by taking work home and doing more independent study, to make sure
that I didn’t fall behind with any work. I have found it quite interesting
working for the company distinction doors, as it is something I’ve never done
before. However, I also found it quite difficult as you are working for a
specific deadline and cannot fall behind.
I have prepared for my presentation to the company by
writing things down that I would like to say and practicing saying them to a
family member.
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