Week 8 Collaboration

Group Exercise – DISCUSSION – Moving On

Have you had to abandon any exhibition design concepts so far?

Yes changed story to have a Darwin flavor

If so, was it hard?

No. I like getting feedback from others to enable to do better designs.

Do you think it is easy to miss a better idea if it is not the first one?

Yes. Sometimes a better idea comes along when you are to far into the project and don’t have enough time to start again.

Do you have any techniques for creating unpredictable ideas?

I like getting comments from several people – it helps to come up with ideas for a better design.

Is logic the best way to attack a design problem?

Yes – need to convey the right message.

What other problem solving methods could work?


Emotions created. Blur concept. Research, talk to people.

Do you ever doubt your design decisions?


Yes. Sometimes clients come up with ridiculous ideas for a design but I somehow have to incorporate them with my ideas to come up with a suitable design.

Do you ever consciously put on “another hat” to get inspiration?


Probably not consciously, but you need to consider all the risks, constraints, resources and parameters when designing.

Describe somebody opposite to you in relation to their design approach?

I don’t really know too much how others approach their designs but probably Paul, he comes up with such great ideas and is so knowledgeable, it is great to pick his brains.

Could you imagine designing like them?

One day.  Queenie has come up with some great drawings also, and I love some of Katelyn designs also.

Blog Exercise – Encouraging Solutions

Describe how you have contributed to design solutions for other group members

I Suggested Darwin holiday events that children may enjoy – from this we both contributed to the story and illustrations.

Describe how you have challenged designs by other students in your group


I want to change our jumping crocs leg – it just looks wrong, I need to talk to Queenie about it.

 

 

 

Are you flexible when others suggest design improvements / changes?


Very flexible – unless it is a really stupid idea.

This Youtube clip cracked me up. When starting a job for a client, you need to get a clear picture of what the client wants. Sometimes clients can be a bit vague and not really know what they want - your brief might be just be creative and come up with a funky design and not really provide alot of useful information.

Choose a design that group input has changed radically. Post before & after images.

When I did the picture at the butterfly farm, the class suggested I make it more real, like the butterflies are in a cage/shade house. I’ve tried this but haven’t got it right – need to work on it more – don’t really know how to do it, will work on it more when I get time or get some ideas from others on how to do it.