Negotiated briefs.

Based on my end of second year presentation I wanted to think about briefs that focus around branding and illustration but probably more so illustration as this is my main area of interest. I also wanted to come up with briefs that would involve more skill building and that use a range of media and processes to create the final outcome. Bearing these two aspects in mind and also based on some of my experiences over summer I have come up with ten briefs that I would like to spend my year fulfilling. 

1. BA (Hons) Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern Design year book. 

(collaboration with Kirsty Cave, Sophie Wilson & Claudia Griffin) 

Design the end of year show year book to communicate what this course is about and also what those studying on the course have achieved this year. This will improve and capitalise my personal collaborative skill. 

2. Produce an illustrated book about someone in order to promote them. 

Based on a previous D&AD brief, brand and promote someone via the use of illustration in the form of a book. Include both positives and negatives to give a true impression of the person chosen. 

3. Penguin design award 2013. 

Submit an entry to the penguin design awards. (Brief to follow)

4. Black & white print. 

Experiment with surface pattern design to create a pattern that can be used across a wide range of products which include, gift bags, wrapping paper, stationery products and greetings cards. The pattern must be in black & white only. 

5. Patterned t-shirts.  

Create and brand a new t-shirt company that sells patterned t-shirts online for both a male and female audience. 

6. YCN. 

Submit an entry to the YCN student awards. (Brief to follow)

7. Branding for a person or an exhibition. 
Brand a fellow student from another area of the college. Also possible opportunity to brand and promote an exhibition for one of the courses. 

8. Illustrative type. 

Produce a minimum of five illustrative type faces based on themes from personal interests. 

9. What is illustration?

Research brief so that I can further explore the world of illustration and continue to make decisions about my own styles and the opportunities avaliable to me within this field. This could involve getting in touch with more illustrators in order to inform my practice. 

10. Animal fact books. 

Create a series of illustrated fact books suitable for children that are based on a few of the most popular animals.