End of module evaluation

Overall, this module on design for screen and design for print has been valuable with broadening my knowledge to how certain aspects such as colour is different depending on the format. The brief gave understanding to the industry process which is used by proffesionals of both design and screen, giving me the knowledge to how to tackle the brief professionally, with the use wireframes for example that are used in industry. Within the brief for print, it has allowed me to develop my skills, with using new techniques of production, such as foiling, laser cutting, embossing, letter pressing, bookbinding and the use of new stock. I also found that a lot of experimentation is needed to get the desired outcome, with needing to test different stocks, binding and production methods in order to get the most effective outcome that suits the brief. The brief was challenging as it made me focus on the production rather than the content, with previously being content focused when tackling a brief. With design for screen, it has given me the knowledge to what is effective UX and UI in the industry and how to communicate ideas, with the use of prototyping on XD for example. It was found that using wireframes was a crucial part of the process in order to show each part of the apps functionality in detail, In order to achieve effective UX and UI. I found the screen based project more interesting with solving our own choice of problem, which led me to having a project based on sausage rolls, which was interesting to deliver in the format of an app, making it engaging to design. With the module giving control to us with the developing of our own brief, it is allowed for me to design with my interests and using my own skills, with the example of the design of the cute sausage roll. I would have liked to have more time to develop the app, as I felt that with more time it could have been stronger and developed more professionally and its a project of which I have enjoyed doing. With design for print I had more time to develop ideas and refine the concept, with more research behind it, therefore the process was more thought out, however I didn't enjoy the hand made processes as much as being digitally based. In conclusion, I have developed skills and knowledge of which can be taken into industry, such as colour management, UX and Ui and the professional process of each form.