Forms of Documentation
- Written
- Illustrative
- Photographic
Written
Throughout the day I documented my surroundings and exhibits as part of Design Manchester. This included the Whitworth Gallery and Manchester Metropolitan. Manchester Metropolitan's exhibit gave a huge insight into how design could be used and presented for screen. My surroundings were also encouraging due to the aesthetic architecture and range of typography.
Seeing these applications of design in context has encouraged me to think further into production. For example seeing typography cut out signs and different finishes on a range of signs which could have been produced through die or laser cutting. Whilst also visiting a bookshop in Manchester, this offered guidance into what existing bindings can be used. As well as different production methods located or seen in their USP.
Looking into elements like the stock, colour and layout gave further inspiration to draw from in designing my own publication. There were a few books which have inspired me most both with interesting stock but layout in particular stood out. These books used different variations of typesetting to create unique layouts. This works well as a way to engage the reader.
The exhibits were interesting but work I saw wasn't necessarily to my taste or based on my preferred skill set. However, seeing these exhibitions has supported my development as a designer, to continue challenging stock, choice of material and experiments to the limit. Whilst also being able to think clearly to consider alternatives i.e. alternative approaches, ideas and alternative means of production.
Illustrative
Manchester Metropolitan
Whitworth Gallery
Photographic
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