Timeline for the Future

In class we were asked to create a timeline to help us plan out our creative future. I was to consist of things that we are currently doing to help us improve and what we were planning to do in the future for the rest of the year or years. It had to just be a visual representation of what we were planning to do to help us improve and it could be as personal as we wanted.

I decided to just do a simple timeline and create speech bubbles to represent what I'm currently doing to improve myself and the thought bubbles were to represent what I am planning to do.

Tesselation

Australian Map

In class we had to design an australian map for children from ages 3-6.. I did the best i could at drawing my own cartoony characters and animals, i do realise some look a bit strange..

i will get around to fully completing it by putting it into photoshop and dodging and burning some of the elements! :)

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BSBDES403A - Exercise, Technical Challenges of Graphic Design

Exercise 3 – Technical Challenges of Graphic Design

1. What are they?

Typography is a challenge that takes a lot of time to master, knowing how to work with colour, how it works, where to use it. Knowing the different formats to print with is a challenge that can only be learnt with time and experience. Having the ability to come up with a number of different ideas and concepts that can be used for a business in a short amount of time. Having the ability to use the different softwares in the industry is a task in its self as there are many different platforms to master and because technology is always changing so does the software.

2. How do we solve them?

As a designer we solve these issues by experience with type and constantly exploring different ways on how to unify type, images and colour together. Spending copious amounts of time on learning all the different software and platforms is a way to solve the problem of being technologically challenged, looking up tutorials is also a great way to solve issues as well. Just spending time committed to learning how everything works is the best way to overcome challenges.

3. What resources are out there?

There are websites, magazines, books, classes and many more resources to help graphic designers to come up with inspiration and concepts. It is also a great way to overcome the technical issues that come up with being a graphic designer.

4. What is your annual budget to pay for these resources?

As a tafe student I spend about $1000 on fees to a Graphics course and it fulfils all my needs to learn and helps out with whatever problem that comes up. For software and other resources can be up to anything over $1000 as a budget there really can’t be a set limit because technology is always changing.

5. How could an ABN benefit your financial approach to these resources?

An ABN helps with claiming things on tax that may come up in the business, for example with travelling, resources, stationary, materials needed to fulfil the project and other things like taking clients out to dinners or sending them presents as a sign of appreciation to assure that they remain a client.

6. How do major platforms (MAC/PC) affect technical approaches to projects?

I have been told that both MAC and PC are both capable to complete any project in a similar fashion. For programming and web design, I’ve been told that PC is the preferable platform. Personally as a MAC user I find that the platform is much easier to operate and the Adobe suite is much easier to operate in a MAC platform. Many people debate these opinions but I seem to prefer the MAC platform.

BSBDES403A - Exercise, Deadlines

Exercise 2 – Deadlines

1. What is a Deadline?

A deadline is a time limit on a payment of a debt or completion of an assignment. It is a point in time at which something must be completed. It can also be referred to as a time limit, which generally depicts a narrow field of time that some sort of objective or task must be accomplished by. It can also be associated with milestone goals.

2. Whats involved in meeting a deadline?

In meeting a deadline means that you need to take care with the clients product, meaning if they are a major company or a private company making them priority as their business and your good rep is essential in creating a successful design business. By creating a list of deadlines and project gives you the scope to look at which projects are coming up and which ones you need to focus on. But also the ability to multitask is essential in the design industry. By creating a clear deadline with the client it gives you as the design the ability to meet the clients needs and wants on time without any confusion on when the project is needed by. Time management is also a key element in meeting deadlines on time, planning out how long each step to completing the project will take can help in completing the assigned project. Making sure that as a freelancer for instance that you don’t over commit to one project, causing all the other projects to be left unfinished.

3. What are the consequences of breaking a deadline?

The consequences of breaking deadlines in a business or as a freelancer for example could create a bad reputation for your name and the business name in the designing industry. By breaking deadlines the client will lose trust and confidence in the product you give them, thereby loosing their business as a client. This being highly unprofessional as a designer, breaking deadlines is something to be avoided at all costs.

4. What can you do to better meet deadlines?

To better meet deadlines it’s all about prioritising your work and harnessing time management as a vital skill. By processing how long each project is going to take and the steps needed to meet the goal deadline, it gives the designer time to create the best work for each client or business.

5. How do you prioritise deadlines?

Deadlines can be prioritised by making the decision as to which will take the longest to complete and which project deadline is approaching the soonest. By doing this and creating a timeline or recording important times and deadlines on a calendar deadlines are much easily meet. Depending on your relationship with the client as well depends on how you will priortise your deadlines. For example, if you know that the client is a demanding person who needs things to be on time and done to perfection each time then maybe a designer will make the decision to prioritise that project first. Or if you know that a client is a bit more relaxed about deadlines then maybe negotiation about a longer time limit on the project is needed to prioritise a more demanding cliental.

6. How do deadlines alter the perception of businesses and individuals?

By meeting deadlines as an individual freelancer or in a business, the cliental will find that they can rely on you as a designer to help create whatever they need to help better there own business. By meeting deadlines and producing decent designs and products word of mouth is a strong asset in the design industry and can help you as a designer create a better name for yourself in the industry and create a strong business.
By not meeting deadlines it can cause you to longer get any business from clients as first impressions and a good reputation is the key to creating a good graphic design business.

7. How do general business deadlines differ from Graphic Design deadlines?

General business deadlines are more to do with payment of money and can be a bit more flexible. In the Graphic Design world if a deadline is not met accordingly then that could be the make or break for a company or business, it can cause all sorts of problems for both the designer and the client as they both need the finished product to meet the deadline so they can support their businesses. A design deadline is probably more stressful as it needs to be perfect and precise as it affects everybody around them.

BSBDES403A - Exercise, Agencies

Exercise 1 – Agencies

1. Percept Brand Design

http://www.percept.com.au

* Corporate Identity Design / Logo Design

* Branding / Rebranding

* Corporate Stationery / Printing

* Design for Print / Visual Communications

* Marketing Collateral Design / Advertising

* Packaging Design / Brand Image Refresh

* Website Design / Interactive Media

* Website Hosting / Search Engine Optimisation

* Content Management Systems / Ecommerce

* Company Naming / Brand Name Generation

* Creative Concepts / Communications Strategy

* Photography / Copy Writing

* Offset Print Production / Digital Printing

2. Thomas Marsden Creative Digital Agency

http://www.thomasmarsden.com.au/

* Corporate Identity
Branding


* Art Direction


* Photography


* Conceptual Development


* Copywriting
Script / Story Board



* Logo Design


* Graphic Design

* Web Design



* Web Design/Development

* Search engine optimisation

* Ecommerce

* iPhone/Mobile Web Design

* Email/SMS

* Domain names, Hosting and SSL

* Video Multimedia

* Video Production/Editing

* Animation/Motion Graphics

* Interactive Presentations

* Kiosks

* Advertising campaigns

* Media planning, buying & placement

* Marketing strategy

* Layout and Design

* TVC Production

* Radio: Script and Production

* Signage Solutions

* Billboards and Public Displays

* Print Management

* Stationary

* Brochures/Catalogues

* Direct Mail

* Design and Production

3. Corporate Image Design and Marketing

http://www.cidesign.com.au

* Logo and brand development,


* Print items such as brochures, annual reports, flyers, banners,


* Online and electronic items such as web design, online newsletters,


* Advertisements

4. On Fire Design

http://www.onfiredesign.net/

• Marketing consultation and development

• Graphic Design

• Printed literature and print management

• Website design and development

• Corporate identity and branding

• Style guide creation

• Document design (such as reports, manuals and stakeholder communications)

• Packaging

• Signage and exhibition displays

• Vehicle graphics

• Shop fronts

• Photography

• Advertising

5. Boxkite Business Identity Freedom

http://www.boxkite.com.au/

* Business cards

* Folding cards

* Foil printing

* Perforated cards

* Tag cards

* Bookmarks

* Postcards

* Scratchies

* Flyers

* Labels & stickers

* Mini brochures

* Envelopes

* Booklets

* Folders

* Inserts

* Letterheads

* Banners

6. Mooty Graphic Design

http://www.mootygraphicdesign.com.au/

· * Logo Design

· * Business Cards

· * Stationary

· * Flyers

· * Brochures

· * Posters

· * Website Design

7. Graphic Litho Design & Printing

http://www.graphiclitho.com.au/

* Brochures

* Stationery

* Price Lists

* Magazines

* Presentation Folders

* Catalogues

* Point of Sale material

* Books

* Leaflets

* Mailers

* Annual Reports

* Cards

* Invitations

* Stickers

* Labels

8. Bara Design

http://www.baradesign.com.au/

* Web Design and Development

· * Email Marketing

· * Visual Identity

· * Web Hosting and Domain Names

· * Printing

9. Blue Rider Studio

http://www.blueriderstudio.com.au/

· * Logo Design

· * Stationary Packages

· * Brochures

· * Signage

· * Packaging

· * Web Design

· * E-newsletters

· * Promotional Items

· * Marketing Advice

10. Digidox

http://www.digidox.com.au/

* Computer Troubleshooting & IT services

* Plastic ID Card Design & Print

* Desktop Publishing Design & Print

* Office Administration Services