We defined a mini rationale/position statement for each brief . This will provide a standard to which results could be compared to and fed back on.
A......investigation of................. with a focus on............
We also defined why we were going to do the brief
I am going to.....because this will......
We also defined the product,range and method of distribution for each.
Brief one
Develop a Campaign strategy for the branding and promotion of a Creative Hub, The Loft Space
Skills
- Working on a live brief
 - Meeting deadlines
 - Screen printing
 - Identify recycled paper/ethical sourcing
 - Explore design for print and web
 
Contexts
- Creative Industry in an ethical environment / Local community
 
What content will it allow you to explore
- Creative /business networks in my area/ how they promote themselves
 - Identify opportunities for further live briefs
 - Explore ethical printing & design
 - Screen printing
 - Explore campaigns/seasonal ranges
 
Products
- Screen printed products for actual distribution
 - Potential; web/social media design
 - Design a campaign strategy for a twelve month period
 - Branding signage/shop collateral/ labels, packaging
 
A research based investigation of Creative hubs and Artist studios with a focus on promotion and ethics
Why?  I am going to develop a Branding Strategy and Promotional Campaign for The Loft Space as this allows me to work with a live client and also opens up local networking opportunities
Products:  A set of boards to present the Campaign and Branding strategy to the client
Range:  - Signage, tags, packaging, promotional collateral
Method of distribution: Exploring Print, web and social media based outcomes
Brief two
Extend research on links between culture/design/music/art from 1960's to present day.  Explore most engaging/ inspiring method to communicate the links 
Skills
- Gathering a huge body of facts/statistics and organising into a database
 - Illustrator and/or In design skills development
 - Info graphic
 - App design
 
Context
- Explore historical Cultural links will inform practise/ Already have a large amount of research from first and second year/ extend
 - Info graphic or other
 - Exciting/opportunity to push outcome and experiment
 - Large scale exhibition piece/ Think V&A or similar
 
Content
- Research into Design/Culture to inform practise
 - Info graphic or other form to communicate a large body of facts
 
Products
- Experimental large scale piece
 
A research based investigation to explore links between culture and design with a focus on info graphics or exhibition style pieces
Why?  I am going to o pull together a lot of data already gathered and extend this to give me content to explore producing a large scale piece of design.
Products:  Research
Range:  To be defined by research could be Info graphic, books, posters or larger scale piece
Methods of distribution to be defined by research but potentially a Design Museum
Brief 3
The theme of the brief started life from a D&AD 2012 brief about Typo 2011.  I have extended this now to be about Typo 2012.
The content will be based around Typo 2012 The deliverable will be defined following the skills research exploring trans media/interactive/use design. Potential outcomes will be re- branding for the event and proposed conference supporting material (print or interactive as research dictates)
Skills
- Type and layout skills - develop and experiment for print and screen
 - Explore web/mobile technology - may link to App design brief.
 - Potential collaboration
 - Illustrator/in design skills
 
Context
- Creative industry/Education
 - Actually attending the Typo conference this year for primary research
 
Content
- Research four speakers (designers/typographers) at this years event
 - Maps /layout of the buildings
 - Speaker content - latest developments in Typography and design
 
Products
- A re-brand for the event which is appropriate
 - Design boards for suitable digital content
 - Signage/Conference handbook/map if appropriate could be print or screen based
 
A typographical investigation of Typo 2012 with a focus on innovative technology/trans media
Why?  I am attending this years Typo 2012 where speakers discuss the latest advances in typography and design so it seems appropriate and also provides the content to explore this in a practical sense.
Brief four
What makes a successful App?
Conduct extensive research into the world of Apps including completing an on line e-learning course.  Identify a suitable concept/content to take forward as an App design.
Skills
- Designing an App
 - Greater awareness and understanding of mobile technology
 - Better understanding of designing for mobile technology
 - Potential storyboards
 
Context
- Explore trans media
 - Interactive/user design
 - Potentially get a placement to extend research/understanding
 
Content
- Will be driven by the research
 - Potential to link with any of other three briefs but especially brief 3
 
Products
- Boards of design proposals for App
 - A body of research
 
A skills based investigation of mobile technology design with a focus on communication between developers and designers.
Why?  I am going to explore mobile technology as Design is constantly moving and this is one area I need to understand to provide Branding and promotion across all platforms.
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