Blueprint

Further to the first production of my Self Promotion Blueprint. Here are some still-life photographs of the Blue Objects I made that appear in the blueprint. I find them really interesting to look at and hard to believe what the objects actually are. You find yourself doubting whether they are real or not.

Derelict

The other day I went a took some photos at a derelict asylum in Northampton. It was part of some research that I'm doing for a project based on 'Urban Dereliction'. Although it was really quite freaky walking round the buildings and the fact that my heart was beating at twice the rate it would do usually; I did get some quite nice photos. Here are some of the shots that I took.

There was a basement downstairs in one of the buildings, but stupidly I left the torch in the car and just by looking down the stairs, it was pitch black from about the 3rd step! So I opted out for this visit, but gonna go down there next time.

Scale

First images from production of brief based around the word 'Scale'.

"Measurement Is Fundamental For Scale'

In order to communicate this I am using the image of the human body and the organs within. By linking one of the six architectural units of measure to one of the vital organs of the body; it communicates the fact that one can not live without the other. Each building that represents an organ will then include specific architectural symbols that support each unit of measure. Below are the single drawings of the organs, which will eventually become part of a full body diagram. The organs will be 'to scale' and in their rightful positions in the body; and I will also be filling in the rest of the human body shape to support the concept. The overall visual will take the visual nature of an architectural plan. More finalized photos to come.

Self Promotion

I recently completed a project promoting myself as a designer and experimented with how I wanted myself to be advertised in the graphics industry. The idea was to produce a 3D blueprint to communicate me as being an organised and particular person. The blueprint was then printed on thin paper, rolled up and packaged in a small tube for postage. I replicated this style on to my stationery, which included my business card, compliment slip, letterhead etc.

I am continually updating the blueprint in this project, adding more and more to the designers desk. I am also going to be producing some still-life photographs of the blue objects, which I will add up here to. More pictures on the way of the blueprint and its development.

Lomography Society Internationale

Annual Report based on the photographic style of Lomography. This style includes unstructured snapshot photography, imperfect imagery, blurring, colour flashes and the Lomo fisheye. I wanted to communicate all aspects of this photographic style within the publication, whereby each page is based around a different characteristic of their approach.

The pie charts included in the annual report I made out of all the photos that had taken when experimenting with Lomography. All the photos are duo toned different colours, and when I put the pie charts together, each colour represented a different percentage of the circle and therefore a different value.

InfoGraphics

The Mini Wallchart

More infographics produced at same time as the step by step guide. A history of the original, vintage austin mini from birth to final production. Most noticeable parts of the mini are used to illustrate the definitive stages of the car development.

InfoGraphics

How To Peel A Banana

Step by Step guide on how to peel a banana. Each step illustrated and described on a single icon, based on the logo and identity of a popular banana brand 'Chiquita'. Steps are displayed together on a hand-out sheet to show people the perfect way to peel your banana.

Phobia

Molysomophobia

The phobia of dirt, contamination and infection. Letterforms and Editorial Spreads created based on this type of phobia. Their purpose to reflect the nature of the subject by the means of photography and its physical appearance.

Can't tell you enough how disgusting the letterforms were to produce, searching around for grime, dirt, mould etc is not my favourite past time! Its surprising too where you find things when your not look for them. My attempt to rapidly grow mould in cups and other items, meant the house had some pretty foul sights in it for weeks!