INDUSTRY:
Graphic Design
CLIENT:
Oxford Brookes University
YEAR:
2024
CLASS:
5006GDES
about.
Graphic Design is a sophisticated fusion of text and image, data and diagrams, photography and illustration. To be successful, it requires the clarity of thought and creative sensitivity of a designer who can orchestrate these diverse elements into a composition that is distinctive, purposeful, playful, surprising, subversive—or above all, memorable.
This assignment invited us to bring together the knowledge, technical abilities, and critical thinking you’ve developed throughout the course. We were tasked with creating a design project that not only meets the expectations of the brief but also clearly demonstrates our achievement of the learning outcomes outlined in this module guide.
challenge.
This module established a strong foundation for specialist practice, brief analysis, and project management. Through a blend of practical and theoretical approaches, I was given the opportunity to define and develop my own design brief. I identified, researched, and engaged with specific audiences and relevant external contexts to produce a body of work that was both creatively and professionally grounded in a given theme.
results.
I was inspired to explore architectural blueprints as a potential direction for my project. Given my strong interest in grids and layouts—especially in relation to publication and editorial design—this idea immediately resonated with me. It made perfect sense to center my project around the concept of grids, not just as a design tool but as a reflection of how we, as humans, are constantly confined within structured spaces.
This ties seamlessly into my original idea of focusing on the bedroom as a personal yet restricted environment. By expanding this notion, I can explore the broader implications of spatial limitations and structured living through design.
testimonial.
“You have also shown that you are able to develop ideas from preliminary study and practical research through to a final solution independently, identifying creative and practical opportunities where they arise".
Neil Mabbs
Peer FeedbackSenior lecturer Graphic Design - Oxford Brookes University
