LA 01 Feedback
• List the websites you found on giving constructive feedback to designers.
In times where the Internet has become prevalent in everyday life, my first website takes a closer look at how you can leave constructive feedback over email: https://medium.com/building-potluck/be7ebb17deff
This second website offers general advice when giving constructive feedback to creative professionals. “When working with creative professionals, it pays to give feedback that helps them ‘see’ what you are thinking” (D. Huff, 2014). http://www.diannahuff.com/2012/05/tips-for-giving-constructive-feedback-to-creative-types/
The next is offered in pdf, easy to print, format. Written by Mark McGuinness, 2012. He discusses ways to facilitate genuine, constructive criticism within your team, between your team members and with external stakeholders. He offers advice on both giving and receiving feedback in a “professional, constructive and resilient spirit” (M. McGuinness, 2012). https://www.eiseverywhere.com/file_uploads/9c87fc620a41305040128b55856735eb_MarkMcGuinnessFeedback.pdf
This last one also touches on how to receive critique too. It is written in a very down to earth style and reassures the reader that they “really can’t call [themselves] a designer if [they] can’t give and take criticism” (Treehouse, 2012). http://blog.teamtreehouse.com/the-art-of-the-design-critique
• What is your opinion on critiquing or giving constructive feedback? Can you relate it to anything you have done in the past?
In my opinion giving critique that is useful and constructive is an art that one must master. There is a fine line between offering advice and nit picking. I recently designed a logo for a friends campaign. When it was posted to the site everyone loved it. That was until someone has asked if a colour change to the wording was possible. Once that happened it was a feeding frenzy, everyone had an opinion. In my nature I try not to take things too personal, but rather ‘learn from the experience’, but even I was getting close to my tither when I had uploaded umpteen variations of the coloured text. Reading up on how to give criticism and seeing that there are several sites that offer help to educate one in this field, it has made me re-evaluate as to how I may give and receive feedback in the future. There are definitely wrongs and rights that go hand in hand when critiquing is required.
References
D. Huff, (2014). Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback to Creative Types, accessed April 10, 2014 from http://www.diannahuff.com/2012/05/tips-for-giving-constructive-feedback-to-creative-types/
Treehouse, (2012). The Art of the Design Critique, accessed April 10, 2014, http://blog.teamtreehouse.com/the-art-of-the-design-critique
LA02 Position Vacant
• What is my opinion about the employment obligations and opportunities that impact designers?
Under Australian law, all employers have obligations for employees in relation to insurance, tax, superannuation, employment records and employment health and safety etc. “Graphic designers create much of the media people see on a daily basis. They are a crucial part of marketing because their images and layouts determine how an audience will perceive and accept information. Graphic designers must demonstrate creativity and excellent communication skills in all of their job duties” (eHow, 2014).
Four major responsibilities include:
• Client needs
Graphic designers begin their work by meeting with clients to get an idea of specific needs. They research the client's market more closely by meeting with others in the company or by conducting market studies. During this time, they may brainstorm about how to approach their initial design(s).
• Design/Layout work
Graphic designers must create a portfolio of sketches and layouts for their client after they are finished researching. Graphic designers let clients know when these initial sketches are complete and eventually present them. Once the client has reviewed the sketches and layouts, the graphic designer will revise their work if needed.
• Materials and Products
Graphic designers pick out all of the equipment and materials needed to complete a project for a client. This may require the graphic designer to physically go into stores and make purchases, but graphic designers can also shop online or send assistants to gather samples.
• Supervision
In some cases, projects simply are too large for a graphic designer, or they may lack knowledge in a certain area necessary to complete the work. In these cases, the graphic designer must supervise and interact with other professionals.
Has this changed my perception on Graphic Design?
No. My understanding of what is required has not changed from this research. I am, however, concerned my lack of experience may be cause for concern when trying to enter the work force?
• Look through newspapers or online for ‘position vacant’ for both Junior Graphic Designer and Pre-press Operator. Categorize and list the essential skills, which are needed to do this job.
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| http://www.jobseeker.com.au/job/Junior-Designer-75e967375aaaa436129ca718ac8c0645?from_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobseeker.com.au%2FJunior-Designer-jobs-in-Sydney-NSW&sp=serp&sr=1 |
• Photoshop
• Flash
• Dreamweaver
(possible, InDesign, Illustrator)
Pre-press Operator
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| http://www.jobx.com.au/advertmediacomment-and-design-jobs/design-and-graphics-pre-press-expert/2687617 |
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
(possible, InDesign)
• Customer service
• Corporate Environment experience
LA 03 Trends
• What is the best way to seek information on new design technology?
Google is a great first stepping-stone to finding information on just about anything, but the best way of finding specified information is from the links within the pages. You will find that most pages offer links to other sources that are related to your initial query.
• How can you stay up-to-date with current trends in the graphic design industry?
Subscribe to RSS feeds and newsletters. ‘Like’ Facebook pages/groups.
• List websites or blogs of interest
Creative Bloq
FIDM Digital Arts
Digital Arts
A Favourite Design Trend from 2013
Flat design. The flat design trend is crossing from interface design to print design.
“Flat design is a simplistic design form in which 3D effects such as drop shadows, bevel and textures are purposely excluded, and therefore making is stylistically 2D. Flat design is growing in influence across the web and app design, and right now we’re seeing it break into the medium of print” (Creative Bloq, 2014).
References
Creative Bloq, (2014). Top trends in print design for 2013, accessed April 10, 2014, from http://www.creativebloq.com/print-design/top-trends-print-design-2013-5132941
Creative Bloq, (2014). Top trends in print design for 2013, accessed April 10, 2014, from http://www.creativebloq.com/print-design/top-trends-print-design-2013-5132941
eHow.com, (2014). Graphic Designer Responsibilities, accessed April 11, 2014, from http://www.ehow.com/list_6471415_graphic-designer-responsibilities.html
LA 04 Legal
• In the context of design, share my knowledge on ethical and legal work practices in day-to-day work activities.
“A professional designer adheres to principles of integrity that demonstrate respect for the profession, for colleagues, for clients, for audience or consumers, and for society as a whole” (Scribd, 2014).
• How many different types of censorship are there?
“Censorship is the repression of speech or other public communication which may be considered offensive, destructive, sensitive, or tiresome as determined by a government, media outlet, or other controlling body. Usually there are several different types of censorship, for instance, speech, books, music, films and other arts, the press, radio, television, and the Internet” (Ask, 2014). There are several types of censorship, corporate censorship, moral censorship and political censorship. Religious and Military censorship is also a known types of censorship.
“[Corporate censorship occurs when any major corporation makes the decision to implement restrictions on what product manufacturers can produce to reach the free market. They can also suppress what customers can purchase, watch, or hear in conjunction with their relationship with that corporation.
Moral censorship is the suppression of materials that the public considers obscene or offensive. Child pornography is restricted in many countries because it is seen as being morally wrong. This is the most common type of censorship, but it is the most problematic as well. The problem with moral censorship is the narrowing definition of obscenity.
Political censorship is when governments or political parties withhold information from their citizens in order to avoid rebellious acts or embarrassment. A more recent form of political censorship is the use of disinformation, which is basically used as a distraction to draw peoples’ attention away from some controversial issue at hand]” (Wikispaces, 2014).
• List any other websites, which relate to this topic of ethical and legal issues in the design industry.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Multimedia: A Technical Perspective
http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/coffs00/papers/leone_woodcock.pdf
ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries (8)
http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/ETH205.html
Secrecy Laws and Open Government in Australia
http://www.fas.org/irp/world/australia/secrecy.pdf References
Ask.com, (2014). What Are the Different Types of Censorship? Accessed April 10, 2104, from http://www.ask.com/question/what-are-the-different-types-of-censorship
Scribd.com, (2014). Design Business and Ethics. Accessed April 10, 2014, from
http://www.scribd.com/doc/47555891/Design-Business-and-Ethics
http://www.scribd.com/doc/47555891/Design-Business-and-Ethics
Wikispaces, (2014). Types of Censorship, accessed April 10, 2014, from https://wikispaces.psu.edu/display/IST432TEAM19/Types+of+Censorship
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