Design Context: Context of Practice proposal form

SUBJECTS OF CONTEXTUAL RESEARCH ALREADY UNDERTAKEN

Level 4:

A brief history of Punk

Level 5:

How the media influences behaviour and actions towards product consumption

AIM AND/OR OBJECTIVE OF YOUR PROPOSED C.O.P.3 PROJECT

To explore what the definition of graphic design is and how its boundaries can be pushed in relation to psychological factors.

What research needs to be undertaken into the general and specific contexts of your practice?

What does graphic design mean?
What is graphic design?
Are there any boundaries? If so, how can these be pushed? Think about interactive design (eg used in museums, event)
Consider psychological effects of design. Why might these influence design decisions

What approach(es) will you take and what processes, methods, materials and tools are to be involved in research into your practice?

Activist approach when it comes down to physical design and research
Pragmatic approach overall is used as variation from different approaches will be considered throughout research and response

What preparation or investigations do you need to undertake for your creative practice to take place?

Research into areas discussed in section 1
Impact of variables such as colour, scale and layout on a persons interpretation and their reaction changes (if any)

Target audiences mostly influenced by graphic design
Series of experiments, questionnaires to create and understanding about design perceived by the public

Primary Sources of Information
1. Description	Educative Interactive design
Location	Manchester Science and industry museum

2. Description	Spaces designed to enhance learning; specifically designed to manipulate behaviour
Location	http://www.learningspaces.co.uk/projects/

3. Description	Questionnaires
Location	United Kingdom

Secondary Sources of Information
1.	Library

2.	Case studies

3.	Internet

4.	Social media

5.	Feedback from museums

6.

Perceived problems or difficulties:

It may be difficult to gather a vast variety of information from primary sources; this may be resolved by preparation and organisation over the summer period
Meandering between similar yet varied subjects

Design Context