OUGD402 Evaluation

Evaluation

1.  What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?

This module has enabled me to see the different avenues graphic design has to offer.
I’ve also have learn how to evaluate and give feedback on peoples work as well as my own, this has been really beneficial to me as I have extended my vocabulary and learnt how to give honest and knowledgeable feedback. 

2. What approaches to/methods of design production have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?

The year has really changed and challenged me as a learner, an individual and as a designer. Reflecting on the work previous to the course and in the first few months has really shown me how far I’ve come. Not only that but I now know specifically what drives me as a designer. I still think I need to continue pushing myself out of my comfort zone.

I have found that the workshops have enabled me to see what influences me, who I am and where I want to be which has been a major driving force in keeping me motivated. I have become more confident, self sufficient and also more engaged when it comes to private study and working within groups. Also the fact that the staff and tutors are so passionate about their subject area.

I feel I have learnt so many things this year both in design and about me as a person which comes hand in hand on this course. My knowledge behind software, terminology and graphic design has significantly increased and I have felt I've come a long way as a designer.

3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?

I think I also have a strength in communication as a designer, I think i've acquired a lot more confidence in talking to people and networking which has been beneficial in previous modules and will continue to do so to create contacts.

A strength of mine is the capability to experiment with different methods and designs. I liked to take risks as a designer and if I make a mistake I can take it as a lesson learnt and not something to dwell over. 

I also work well independently as well as within a group. 

4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future?

 A weakness of mine I would say is the final production of my work I think I'm not very good at assembling my work and how it looked digitally sometimes comes out not the way I intended when printed. I think due to me being stressed and rushing. I need to take time to focus and take things at a slower pace. 

For next year  I want my blog to look more professional, with good quality photographs of my work. I also want to know more about types of finishes, so for next year I need to manage my time better so its not a last minute rush. I also have difficulty in illustration, I want to be a better drawer. I think is something I just need to keep practicing, especially over summer as I will have free time between working.

5. Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?

1. To be more critical on work I have looked at and sourced because it will enable me to improve my feedback and analytical skills further.

2. Look further into design blogs, studios

3. To keep up to date with blogging including feedback from every module and studios tasks. I feel it is a really important module in the development of me as a designer as well as an individual as it will allow me to reflect on what I need to improve on.

4.  Be less stressed about deadlines and work, I come across laid back but in my head I’m pretty stressed out. So definitely in be more organised and up-to-date with my time keeping.

5. Contact more professionals and studios