REFLECTIVE

SUMMARY

Robbie Anson Duncan 136320565

The most significant progression in my work this semester has been the jump from producing a few activity kits, to the development of a brand/concept vision. My decision to work around a theme that could be reinforced my dissertation has enabled me to develop ideas that are more informed and focus on wider contextual issues. My usual work ethic demands the physical production of ideas, but after becoming increasingly confident using digital mediums, I am spending less time making and more time designing. I am constantly expanding my visual vocabulary through experimentation. Creating digital renderings enables me to consider an idea with heightened awareness of its practicality and feasibility. By adopting more organized and systematic documentation habits, the visible development within my projects has improved.

MIVC 600 CW3

Hydro and Hypo-trochoid will merge as one, giving me the opportunity to choose what ideas will be taken forward to finalization. I am confident my decision to continue working on a theme that is current, relevant and surprisingly un-saturated. Aside from my passion for learning new creative skills that could be utilized in many design fields I have pinpointed a recurring interest and desire to produce educational and creative content; That is presented to a minimal, slightly corporate aesthetic. Furthermore, I am keen to integrate science within design and take the opportunity to produce a spectacle in an exhibition environment.

I now have a check list of tasks and goals to achieve that will bring this hyper-project to a conclusion, leaving me with a diverse portfolio of work, and also a new attitude and awareness for sustainability within packaging and product design. I hope to further my grasp of digital rendering and website coding. And finally, refining my presentation style in concept proposals and themed educational workshops for children.