Personal review of Creative & Enterprise Practice
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SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE awareness of diverse & global range of design cultures & languages I have travelled to a few capital cities in Europe, observing the cities architectural accomplishments, visiting museums and heritage sites. I have used my time well to draw inspirations from different countries architectural techniques and styles. I intend to visit countries outside of Europe and compare their attitudes towards architecture. experience of design research, analysis & synthesis One project involved designed a reception desk. I was required to research into the different properties of material and then decide which was the most suitable to construct the desk. It was beneficial as I became familiar with the metric handbook and design standards. In the future I want to make use of a greater number of sources for researching. visualising/prototyping skills & aptitudes in a range of media & formats I have used Sketch-up for visualising 3D plans. Making a physical model of the sketches help to understand the complete design perspective. I have developed these skills to an adequate level. I intend to develop my rendering practises by use of various software tools. aptitude in compiling interim & summative design presentations Design presentations have allowed me to develop my self confidence when presenting to large audiences. I have learned to focus on the client's requirements. I have developed these techniques well. I hope to gain more experience in this process and become more professional. aptitude for designing through a digital platform By interconnecting AutoCad and Sketchup for my designs I have mastered various functionalities by applying rendering, using plug-ins and designing elevations plans. These tools have enhanced the level of accuracy and quality of my designs. I hope to acquire expertise in Artlantis software in the future. Experience of process, component & production technology When designing an office layout, it was essential to have a sound knowledge of furniture's and the different material required for their production. The research was beneficial but I hope to learn more about the different stages of the production cycle to grasp a better understanding of the process.
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PROJECT PROCESS experience of design process & methodologies To design a restaurant/cafe at Salford museum we are experiencing the design process of taking the clients requirements, presenting to them and evaluating their feedback. This real-life experience have been valuable and I hope to utilise this in a work placement or future commercial projects. experience of team leadership & management I was a leader of a project during the first semester. I was responsible was ensuring all the measurements were accurate. I felt I organised the team well and delegated the tasks evenly. I hope to keep calm in high pressure situations and maintain a high level of success from a team. experience of costing projects & fee negotiation I have learned how to be economical and resourceful when designing based on the customers' needs. But I wish to gain more knowledge about costing structures and details of real-life costing for project planning by consulting with peoples in commerce. experience of planning & managing project activity Using a Gantt chart has allowed to me organise my time effectively by targeting my progress and future targets. This has helped to arrange my task efficiently. When I don't meet my intended deadlines I need to be flexible in my approach and reschedule my tasks. experience of managing client relationships & coloration When dealing with clients for designing a restaurant/cafe at Salford museum, I was involved in presenting my work to the client. I learned to carefully consider the clients feedback and try to focus only on relevant criteria for the project. I hope to collaborate more with clients to develop a better working relationship with them. experience of wide range of project types & scales of innovation I have experience of a wide range of projects for designing products, offices, studio design... The projects involved various type of research whilst considering social, economic, ethical and aesthetics factors. A great deal of creativity and innovation was required to fulfil the client's needs. I intent to increase my experience in industry.
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ENTERPRISE & MARKETING experience of project procurement & client consultation I have no specific knowledge of purchasing good and services. But I appreciate that the trading aspects of design are important. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of this within industry by analysing the costing structures of products and materials. knowledge of design sectors & creative industries When applying for a summer placement I researched the background of various design companies and investigated their principles and requirements. I spoke to the companies managers to acquire a better understanding of the job requirements. I hope to gain more contacts in the design sector to help establish my career. experience in planning continuing professional development I have developed my technical skill of sketching. Also I seek to collaborate with professional in my field and reflect on their advice. By reading various articles and journals and have increased my awareness of the world of design and keeping up to date with the latest trends and development. experience and understand of legislation & regulation I gained a deep understanding of building regulations by studying the standard books and documentations. This knowledge was vital as I will need to be aware of these legislations when planning a real life project. I hope to expand on this knowledge in the future. experience of design budgets & account management I have no specific knowledge of design budgets. But I appreciate that the financial aspects of planning are important especially in today job market. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of this within industry by maintaining my financial balances and records. experience of design practice marketing & promotion I have visited interior design companies and viewed how they advertise products in an innovative and appealing fashion. There are various marketing techniques that I can learn from in the business field. I hope to apply these practises in my business card and business portfolio.
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VALUES & VISION understanding & practice of ethical business standards I have no specific knowledge of business standards. But I appreciate that the business aspects of design are important. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of this within industry by gaining sufficient business practices and a business acumen to promote better decisions making and improve results. subscription & standards of ethical design I have understood the importance of health issues in design. A product should meet the ergonomic standards for a user and consider their wellbeing. I hope to apply these principles in future production as their area of design is not predominantly considered at times. commitment & understanding of the imperatives of professional practice I have tried to develop my professional conduct and design practises. awareness & appreciate of key design futures & innovation trends I always try to keep myself up to date with new design practises by attending exhibitions shows and reviewing the Grand Designs magazines. This is an essential aspect as new technologies and appliances are rapidly evolving. I hope to collaborate with professional designers also regarding the matter. commitment to the advancement of design knowledge, expertise & value I have gained a vast amount of expertise and design knowledge from the course, my classmate and my own personal research. I wish to broaden my knowledge by collaborating further with my tutors and teachers to gain more in-depth academic principles and industrial values. awareness & practice of user centred design During a few projects I have been required to design certain areas of a building whilst considering the inhabitants personal requirements or living conditions. I have taken many design factors into consideration. I hope to gain a better understanding of the various living conditions that individuals expect to occupy.
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