Week 12

I spent the final week of the project putting the final touches on my finished InDesign files, to get them ready for print. We were given instructions on how to display our work on mount board, which made my spreads look really well presented. I'm really pleased with the outcome of my work, and look forward to receiving constructive feedback.

Week 11

I finished some detailed thumbnails for part 2, ready to take onto the computer and enable me to finish my final designs for both parts of the project.

Week 10

I'm happy with my idea for a front cover, and started to think about how I could relate it to a DPS containing the introductory text I was supplied with.

Week 9

I further developed my front cover visuals, and got some great feedback for my ideas and style of sketching. I also continued working on part 1 of the project on InDesign.

Week 8

After receiving feedback in last weeks lesson and altering my design ideas, I came up with an improved layout that I feel works much better than my previous effort. Also, the class discussed part 2 of the brief, which involves coming up with a front cover and further DPS introducing the Zine, which will be named "Horizon". I produced some thumbnail ideas for a front cover, thinking of ways to interpret the title and content to fit the purpose.

Week 7

After scanning in my full size layout sketch into the Adobe Indesign software, I used it as a template to create a digital version of the piece. I got some useful feedback on how I could change the layout, including reducing the text size, and repositioning the photos to create a sweeping effect across the page.

Week 6

In preparation for taking my hand drawn designs onto the computer, I created full size visuals and received feedback on what I could change to improve the layout.

Week 5

I further developed my thumbnail sketches into a layout I feel I can interpret on Adobe Indesign software to create a final piece, and started to think about possible Typefaces I could use for my title.

Week 4

This week, I've continued with my thumbnail sketches, developing my ideas into more detailed double page spread layouts. I decided on the title "Beyond the High Street", and considered ways to display the information I want my finished piece to include.

Week 3

I've decided to base my project around independent retailers in the city of Wolverhampton. It's a subject close to heart as my family run a clothing shop in the area, and something I feel is relevant and of interest to other students. The angle I'd like the article to take is to encourage people to explore the city's many independent stores, as opposed to just shopping in your typical Topshop/New Look/J.D Sports type high street chains.
I've taken a number of photos of some of the best independents in the area, and jotted down some initial ideas for content/layout in thumbnail form.

Week 2

After brainstorming some of the knowledge I already have of the area, I looked at some local media sources, and also had the chance to get out and about with my camera to look for inspiration.

Typographic Fundamentals

After an introductory lecture and group discussion, I have recieved the brief for the first Typographic Fundamentals module, titled:

Where we are- Discovering Wolverhampton and the Black Country

History, People, Places

I have been instructed to keep a weekly Blog archiving my progress on the course; where I will document images and details of research, design processes, and inspirations that contribute towards projects.

For this project, the brief is to create a "zine" for "freshers" and first-time visitors to Wolverhampton. I'm required to hand in a double-page spread consisting of at least 250 words (that I have written,) on my chosen subject matter. It must be black and white to allow for photocopy production, and should fit into two A4 pages.

This week, I will start collecting research, and hopefully come up with an idea of what topic of local interest I'd like to base my "zine" on.