Graphic Design is Good For Your Health

Following on from my dissertation and some of the conclusions and aims I applied towards my physical resolution - this article has been really interesting in reaffirming some of my ethics and design approach moving forward.Katie Treggiden, looked into how considered design is being used to aid, and improve the lives of patients and staff in a hospital. It's this exact notion which I strongly believe in. Anxiety and depression in todays world is probably...

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OUGD601: End of Module Evaluation

OUGD601 End of Module Evaluation- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - -Positives and learning curves throughout moduleI feel throughout the module, my research skills in terms of reading, writing, sourcing has improved. The dissertation was a huge body of work to take on, at first it was pretty daunting and overwhelming, but as the process of research developed I also feel my own skills and competence developed too – particularly in terms of primary research and reaching out to contemporary practitioners. I have been selective with...

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OUGD601 Cop3 Submission:: Rationales / Presentation Boards / Statement of Intent

Primary Practical (Wimbledon) Rationale _ Primary Practical (Wimbledon) Presentation Boards _Pre-Practical body of work Rationale _ Pre-Practical Presentation boards _ --- Statement of Intent Level 06 / Cop3...

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List of Illustrations - Practical (Wimbledon) & Pre-Practical Body of Work

List of Illustrations – Primary Practical (Wimbledon )Emirates247 {2012) ‘Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2012’ [Image Online] Available at: http://cdn-wac.emirates247.com/polopoly_fs/1.440093.1327848674!/image/3674428041.gif[Accessed 13/1/14]Sport24 (2012) ‘Roger Federer Wimbledon 2012 Forehand Shot (AFP PHOTO / PAUL GILHAM / POOL)’ [Image Online] Available at:  http://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/1988/ad6e9b3e9ab74849a6d3985dbc9cfa1a.jpg[Accessed 14/1/14]Juniortennis (2012) ‘Rafael Nadal French Open Final 2012’ [Image Online] Available...

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Practical: Wimbledon _ print photos

Diffusion of Style in a Global Culture-My thesis this year focused on diffusion of style in a global culture, primarily focusing on the ease of influence and inspiration around the world - arguably in turn creating a standardised culture and design style. I actually don't agree with this and am more of an optimist, although it is undeniable that cultures are far more informed and standardised in thoughts and needs than ever before, styles and environments...

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