tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32877044788829085282024-03-13T13:14:41.869-07:00IntelligentCreativeInformation Design (Visual Problem Solving)Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-59839853208141034972009-03-30T08:50:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:54:10.497-07:00Infographical Artworks and Inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blueartstudio.blogspot.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDqnc-edMI/AAAAAAAAAPE/aUEs5ATGtbg/s320/signs.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319009123438589122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blueartstudio.blogspot.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDqjp6sixI/AAAAAAAAAO8/DjRhWG8K114/s320/eye.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319009058192919314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.square-mag.co.uk/2007/10/30/alphabet-of-design-classics/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDqto2R4XI/AAAAAAAAAPM/JBlYkDkQFYk/s320/a2z-classics.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319009229704651122" border="0" /></a>I love the above image of A-Z design classics featured in <a href="http://www.square-mag.co.uk/2007/10/30/alphabet-of-design-classics/">Square</a> magazine.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-86585593393065804372009-03-30T08:23:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:29:38.504-07:00Brahm:Opera NorthI am a fan of how <a href="http://www.brahm.com/design/cs1.html">Brahm</a> use a variety of type and image in their designs produced.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.brahm.com/design/cs1.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 220px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDkR2N6vNI/AAAAAAAAAOU/N3undxMQvhM/s320/opera1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319002155187354834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDkX9eIALI/AAAAAAAAAOc/uVyGm9LIpUw/s1600-h/opera2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 220px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDkX9eIALI/AAAAAAAAAOc/uVyGm9LIpUw/s320/opera2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319002260213596338" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDlUH6zdjI/AAAAAAAAAOk/t1eafqi6kfo/s1600-h/lba1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDlUH6zdjI/AAAAAAAAAOk/t1eafqi6kfo/s320/lba1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319003293810390578" border="0" /></a><br />I am inspired by the strong images used and the factual type over laying the imagery. The point and reason is clearly portrayed in the designs in a simplistic yet effective ansd stylish way.<br /><br />There are many designs available by a number of designs who also utilise this design idea.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-38985832945163809342009-03-30T07:47:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:22:44.155-07:00Brahm:Republic DesignThese designs from Leeds based design company, <a href="http://www.brahm.com/index.html">Brahm</a> use photography and sharp graphic styling to donate the type of brand <a href="http://www.republic.co.uk/">Republic</a> is. The designs are aimed towards a target audience similar to the target audience I am aiming for in this breif! The atitude of the brand is captured through the visually engaging campaign posters.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.brahm.com/design/cs2.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDdT9KXKYI/AAAAAAAAAOE/m-6yfP8RFTA/s320/rep2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318994494829832578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.brahm.com/design/cs2.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDdMVcQs1I/AAAAAAAAAN8/AR7hITrXWBk/s320/rep1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318994363908404050" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.brahm.com/design/work.html">Brahm</a>, a Leeds, UK based independant communications agency, have a wide client list including <a href="http://www.wymetro.com/">Metro (West Yorkshire)</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=21935983"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SdDjMf94xVI/AAAAAAAAAOM/FEjPrHZlkps/s320/WestYorkshiresRailNetwork.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319000963803563346" border="0" /></a>A popular and exciting piece of Information Desgin.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-13520379908515039912009-03-25T06:49:00.001-07:002009-03-25T07:08:38.574-07:00NHS Shock Factor Advert Campaigns.No doubt you have seen one or more of these shocking adverts produced by the National Health Service, to raise awareness into a number of <a href="http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx">NHS</a> related issues and problems.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.first11.tv/projects/cast/nhs/index.php"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sco249E4SpI/AAAAAAAAAM8/pLmZnBNLuIM/s320/main1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317122662159895186" border="0" /></a><br />Click <a href="http://www.first11.tv/projects/cast/nhs/5.php">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.tellyads.com/show_movie.php?filename=TA0097">HERE</a> to view some television advertisments from the <a href="http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx">NHS</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eastbourne.gov.uk/health/advice/smoking/get-unhooked/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 115px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sco4NPjgneI/AAAAAAAAANE/ZRlJKkYyEKY/s320/getresource.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317124110229216738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-455106/Anti-smoking-advert-frightening.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 184px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sco5W1TXq4I/AAAAAAAAANU/V65wS0RSpaQ/s320/smokinghookPA1505_468x269.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317125374492519298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ewencom.com/images/uploads/drink-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sco6NpI33HI/AAAAAAAAANc/e6ZnAQS9kww/s320/drink-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317126316120071282" border="0" /></a><br />The displayed advertisements are shocking and thought provoking, they capture the target audience making them think strongly about the factual information on the designs. The ads feature strong images with hard factual text making a good combination to combat the audience.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-80826360349579222552009-03-25T06:36:00.000-07:002009-03-25T06:40:55.630-07:00Target Audience: Relationship with the Product ArtworkThe target audience started their relationship with the final artwork upon first viewing of the piece. They interacted with the design through thought provoked and developing a visual awareness of the artwork. It is a first time viewing and use of the artwork, and is interacted with on a daily basis.<br /><br />The Unique Selling Point is a major factor contributing to the relationship with the consumer, this is due to the research conducted towards the target audience, therefore leading to the audience enjoying and relating to the design artwork.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-56193756909077857182009-03-25T06:16:00.000-07:002009-03-25T06:34:52.268-07:00Target Audience: Leisure Details<div style="text-align: center;">The target audience will be included in one or all of the following leisure activities:<br /></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> Music Gigs</li><li>Sports Clubs</li><li>Social Event's</li><li>Fan Clubs</li><li>Meal's Out</li><li>Hobbies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.escapehealthclub.co.uk/gym_main.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 64px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScowrQ-CtEI/AAAAAAAAAMc/Hg54p09bjFc/s320/gym.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317115829911991362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.galpharmstadium.com/pages/index.asp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 74px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Scox8oUptUI/AAAAAAAAAMs/TRs84ZfZkKc/s320/home-banner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317117227750241602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://uk.tilllate.com/en/event/9134477"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScoyWnuhI_I/AAAAAAAAAM0/Rb0lUkMmS9A/s320/76nj0tmhs3yiwbnq9woz64ux2_kgjvxn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317117674266895346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tokyohuddersfield.com/tokyo.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 140px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScoxUs-cqII/AAAAAAAAAMk/E6xlCH6vHY4/s320/hh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317116541804521602" border="0" /></a></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">The leisure activities selected above will cost no more than £50, at the maximum. The above activites will take place at least once a month; ths social events and sporting activities will take place on a more regular basis, probably at least twice a week.<br /></div>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-62980912890626421272009-03-24T02:34:00.000-07:002009-03-24T02:46:21.327-07:00Income Details of the Target AudiencePotentially the target audience could be employed in any career or job path, and earning between £9,000 to £30, 000.<br /><br />Depending on the earnings of the target audience, the <a href="http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/RATES/it.htm">income tax</a> for them is the basic rate of 22% taxable amount off the income.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/RATES/it.htm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 373px; height: 59px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SciqkE5-IVI/AAAAAAAAAL8/YX7QoBpfSLo/s320/Untitled-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316686896879771986" border="0" /></a>Any amount between £0 and £300 would get spent on household bills, the target audience may own no or more credit card, probably owning no more than 5 at the maximum. With a disposable income ranging from £0 upwards, this being spent on luxuries and extras such as, gym membership, club cards, shopping for luxury items including fashion and electronic goods, socialising and other activities and hobbies.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-43482654048172086302009-03-24T02:21:00.001-07:002009-03-24T02:34:02.509-07:00Demographic Details of the Target Audience.Continuing with information and details surrounding the target audience, I will look into where the target audience will live and in what kind of accommodation etc.<br /><br />The Target Audience live in the UK. In and around Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.<br /><br />The style of accommodation lived in by these people will be houses, flats or appartments.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.maison-rentals.com/prop/properties.asp?tenant=1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 76px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScioFY_MriI/AAAAAAAAALs/RxGQQay7aHw/s320/h.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316684170671205922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.campusdigs.com/storthes-hall.php"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 177px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Scioxy7lIGI/AAAAAAAAAL0/sIZLhyB15Bc/s320/sh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316684933549596770" border="0" /></a>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-88443706079392962942009-03-23T09:00:00.000-07:002009-03-23T09:21:25.304-07:00Target Audience ProfilingIn relation to the brief the target audience will fit the following factors.<br />SEX: Male and Female<br />AGE GROUP: 18 - 25 year olds.<br />RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single/Married/Married with children/Co Habiting/Co Habiting with children/Female single aprent/Male single parent/ Divorced/Hetrosexual/Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual.<br /> (All of the above.)Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-39713609701500744232009-03-23T08:22:00.000-07:002009-03-23T08:59:19.996-07:00Alfred Hon Lum: Graphic and Media DesignA number of university and college institution's offer Information Design as a specific course area of study. Below are example's of current graphic styling's from some of the institutions.<br /><br />Recent design's by BA Hons student, <a href="http://www.arts.ac.uk/showtime/alfredhlng">Alfred Hon Lum</a>, for <a href="http://www.lcc.arts.ac.uk/">London College of Communication</a>.<br /><div style="text-align: left;">A collection of his inforgraphical work, documenting a research project on what is in student's wallets.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.arts.ac.uk/showtime/alfredhlng"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sceq_59YN6I/AAAAAAAAALU/si44dcd9Krs/s320/8060_811c3a4cf53f5e80e2588b3ac61d8e33profile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316405900000901026" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.arts.ac.uk/showtime/alfredhlng"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SceqxMbL-JI/AAAAAAAAALM/j9Gcm5UKeh8/s320/8060_65dfe82c001e65400bd448052a111cc0profile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316405647259728018" border="0" /></a><br />Graphic Information Design at the <a href="http://www.wmin.ac.uk/mad/page-130">University of Westminster</a>.<br />Design showing the mapping of communication links.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wmin.ac.uk/mad/page-355"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScexbxzFA6I/AAAAAAAAALc/kb92GpNJm8M/s320/aftabarab.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316412975916319650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-26004595195557401982009-03-22T09:26:00.000-07:002009-03-23T08:32:35.487-07:00How Obama reinvented Campaign finance.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.xplane.com/xblog/2008/06/20/no-small-change-how-obama-reinvented-campaign-finance/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScZnWe-J6fI/AAAAAAAAAK0/x2kLnm0Gtm0/s320/obama_graphic_tn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316050046125992434" border="0" /></a>A very recent infographical campaign design by <a href="http://www.xplane.com/">XPLANE</a>, detailing president Obamas effective way's to raise money through the power of the American people.<br />The successful ad ad campaign has been universally viewed via the web and publications, over 11,000 times in over 100 countries. It uses typography and images, created with few colours in neutral tones.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-19927894106445549312009-03-22T09:22:00.000-07:002009-03-30T07:18:00.742-07:00Semiotically Speaking.A collection of visual representations, grouped together to depict a meaning for the subject at hand.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScZmS5P33iI/AAAAAAAAAKs/Pcb7pJFgNiE/s1600-h/0258092.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 297px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScZmS5P33iI/AAAAAAAAAKs/Pcb7pJFgNiE/s320/0258092.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316048884948524578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=%2C&webid=ST2110&affixedcode=WW"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sc1GgAghOQI/AAAAAAAAAN0/CUjiWFdLDUQ/s320/uk_368077_1_enl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317984250700577026" border="0" /></a><br />The images on their own have a individual meaning, as well as when they are grouped together.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-83003372643270060262009-03-19T07:27:00.000-07:002009-03-19T07:32:45.668-07:00Brand Promise: ClientThe brand promise based upon the client, SKAGGS, the design agency. Promising to deliver a successful brand, (in this case artwork), through building an understanding of the brief through the client-customer relationship.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.skaggsdesign.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 61px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScJW5A4_h5I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/-jp1OwH3ClM/s320/Untitled-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314906047742183314" border="0" /></a><br />'With a formidable understanding of the relationship between our clients, their brands and their consumers, we have developed a process that successfully serves the ever-evolving brand/client/consumer/changes......<br /><br />Attract. Engage. Evolve.'<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Design Agency, <a href="http://www.skaggsdesign.com/">SKAGGS</a>.<br /></div></div>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-56326727721336902862009-03-19T07:17:00.000-07:002009-03-19T07:27:06.115-07:00Unique Selling Point.<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">From using a range of multi-media idea's throughout the research stages,<br />the Unique Selling Point will be the individuality and approach taken<br />toward's meeting the given brief, along with the final artwork being created appropriately<br />in order to target the audience effectively.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.skaggsdesign.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 51px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/ScJWCCIwmWI/AAAAAAAAAJs/1OpHE70q7yw/s320/Untitled-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314905103183944034" border="0" /></a><br />'We're more than just designers.<br />We're more than just copy-writers,<br />or strategists,<br />or even graphic experts.<br />And we're certainly not another agancy that says<br />''yes''<br />and<br />''amen''<br />to a bad idea just for the money.'<br /> <br /> Design Agency, <a href="http://www.skaggsdesign.com/">SKAGGS</a>.<br /></div>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-72727606116057279352009-03-08T08:22:00.000-07:002009-03-19T03:00:05.710-07:00Project continuation....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span>, so as I'm happily continuing with the brief i stumbled across this <a href="http://www.boykillboy.com/">Boy Kill Boy</a> music video, for the song Suzie. This i find is very relevant and inspiring due to the use of numbers and drawings throughout the video.<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q1EpACPyGLw&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/q1EpACPyGLw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />I can relate it to my current work on this project. I like the idea of using numbers and dots in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">repetitive</span> ways.Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-43181946712877640812009-03-07T14:42:00.000-08:002009-03-19T07:17:22.685-07:00Attract. Engage. Evolve.In order to continue with the brief at hand, I have researched a number of design agency's which i will 'use' as clientele when designing the Infographical artwork for.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I will be looking at <a href="http://www.skaggsdesign.com/">SKAGGS</a>, 'a creative powerhouse', located in New York and San Francisco.<br /><br />I found some of there recent work very inspiring and relevant to the design brief i am currently working with! Take a look for yourself:<br /><a href="http://www.skaggsdesign.com/blog/2008/04/21/water-water-everywhere/">Water, Water Everywhere!</a><br /><a href="http://www.skaggsdesign.com/blog/2007/12/20/brooklyn-public-library-info-and-wayfinding-signage/#more-505">Brooklyn Public Library.</a>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-90947247893359147032009-03-03T04:20:00.000-08:002009-03-19T07:13:48.283-07:00100 people a year choke to death on ball point pens!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Summary of Brief.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Following research into published design works, (specialising in the Information Design area), I will follow the brief, aiming to produce an A2 in size poster, taking and attractive form as an Information Design lead artwork.<br /><br />The final artwork will illustrate, excite and inform the target audience, (18 to 25 year old’s) of the chosen factual data: ‘100 people a year choke to death on ball point pen’s’. The artwork must be a reflection of my finding’s and creativity as a young designer and ‘visual problem solver’.<br /><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sa0jsF8tggI/AAAAAAAAAHM/yRsiKXhzlFY/s1600-h/Pens.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sa0jsF8tggI/AAAAAAAAAHM/yRsiKXhzlFY/s320/Pens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308938776157716994" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-70541406852167264072009-02-27T14:52:00.000-08:002009-03-19T02:57:29.351-07:00Moody...Initial idea's and mood boarding surrounding the brief based on, Information Design, and the idea to visually represent one of three random facts:<span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1. The typical person breathes 370,000 cubic meters of air in their lifetime.<br />2. Half of those who are killed by bombs are the people who were trying to make or set the bombs [off].<br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"> 3. 100 PEOPLE A YEAR CHOKE TO DEATH ON BALL POINT PENS!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CGNpljs-GeQ&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CGNpljs-GeQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />Attracted by the graphic style used to create the UK!<br /><br />More to follow....<br /></span>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287704478882908528.post-45273723643943139512009-02-26T12:23:00.001-08:002009-03-19T03:00:20.041-07:00The beginning....<div style="text-align: center;">A visual display of quantitive information!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 87px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SacLwACHvuI/AAAAAAAAAE0/I-H0YJV69B4/s320/books.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307223605149941474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/books_pp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SacO8z9qYRI/AAAAAAAAAFE/uK34dYE6buI/s320/bookk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307227123783196946" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1592534104/ref=sib_dp_ptu#reader-link">''Clutter is a failure of design,<br />not an attribute of information''</a><br />-Edward Tufte<br /><br />Let's call it <span style="font-size:180%;">INFOGRAPHICS</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SacUgThlWdI/AAAAAAAAAF0/UYTR1eb3sgY/s1600-h/mappp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/SacUgThlWdI/AAAAAAAAAF0/UYTR1eb3sgY/s320/mappp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307233231108921810" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://infosthetics.com/archives/2007/08/jenny_holzer_tactical_iraq_war_maps.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sac9qblZEGI/AAAAAAAAAF8/LnZRyKQxIUQ/s320/iraq.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307278485047808098" border="0" /></a><br />....more to follow!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />Maps, Graphs and Charts.</span><img src="file:///Users/u0860092/Desktop/turbine_chart_1.gif" alt="" /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.info-graphics.co.uk/maps.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sa0eCH-me1I/AAAAAAAAAG0/UDfas1P7KQ8/s320/pie_chart_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308932557589871442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.info-graphics.co.uk/maps.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 163px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sa0e14pMjFI/AAAAAAAAAHE/hUb5d-HpmYQ/s320/world_chart_1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308933446826757202" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.info-graphics.co.uk/maps.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rdurr6G0aj0/Sa0eWwdl5GI/AAAAAAAAAG8/Op5Zx3AJdG8/s320/turbine_chart_1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308932912054658146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Victoria Mary Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552733052825603022noreply@blogger.com0