Written Comm.

Task 5:

Learning Objectives:

LO2: Contextualise – appraise the social, political and historical contexts in which design practice operates.
LO3: Analyse – evaluate research findings and use sound judgement informed by critical debate at the forefront of the academic discipline.
LO4: Distil – position a creative strategic insight that has been distilled and refined through an informed investigation.
LO6: Make – select and utilise relevant tools, skills and technologies in the delivery, iteration and sustainable production of an outcome.
LO7: Collaborate – demonstrate inclusive and empathetic strategies to plan and execute a project across distributed collaborative situations.
LO8: Design – realise a final solution that evidences its strategic journey and clear relationship between form and function.

Project’s Process:

Artist’s Block Therapy:

Lately, I've been stuck with an artist's block and trying to get past it by reconnecting with my artistic roots. Six years ago, I was really into art, using my hands for everything. But nowadays, I primarily work as a designer, always on my iPad or laptop. I needed a break to rediscover the skills that made me who I am today. It was therapeutic; I felt stuck because of my artist's block like I wasn't moving or doing anything. But I drew a gold line to represent freedom and cracks to show that even when life gets tough, there's always a way out.

Doing this helped me better grasp my project and link the idea of rocks with Bournemouth. As I rediscovered my artistic roots, I noticed similarities between the rocks' toughness and the Bournemouth vibe. It sparked ideas about how I could blend these themes into my project. I started imagining ways to infuse the resilience depicted by rocks into my design while also capturing the essence of Bournemouth's scenery and vibe. This journey boosted my creativity and clarified how I wanted to approach my project.