Part 2 - Design Publication
Victoria Redmond
Brief You will be required to undertake a period of focused, in-depth and sustained research into an area of graphic design appropriate to your design strategy. You should apply a range of research methods in the investigation of issues, practices, practitioners and companies relating to your own particular area
Response Of study. This should culminate in the design and production of a Case Study in the form of a book (or print based delivery), interactive DVD or web site.
The methodology for this publication stems from interviews. When interviewing people you gain a large amount of qualitative and primary research. The concept behind this publication is a study of context. It features primary and secondary interviews which have been paired with tru grain in the style of a look
book/magazine. The tru grain shows the reader the most important things picked out from their interview the points and statements that are the most beneficial and tell you something more about the brands personality. 01
Part 2 - Design Publication
Victoria Redmond
Research & Inspiration Research looked at for the design publication was more content driven as apposed to aesthetic research. The brands and information inside of the publication has helped to differentiate how it has being designed. Example looking at Topshop magazine layouts to mimic the style.
Other things that were considered when researching for the publication were certain brands guidelines and specific things that makes them different from other brands that gives me a personality. These things were also included in the publication. 02
Part 2 - Design Publication
Victoria Redmond
Content and Concept Featured in the publication is Topshop with primary interviews relating back to my dissertation.
The tru grain sits on top of the paper with the text printed on to highlight and point out the most important parts.
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Part 2 - Design Publication
Victoria Redmond
Content/Concept Acne studios has been an influence this year and felt it important to include that brand. The publication also included look book style images in relation to the certain brands to keep in tie with the fashion theme. 04
Part 2 - Design Publication
Victoria Redmond
Final Photography shot of a double page spread using Tru grain on top of a interview.
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