Report writing ............

A report or proposal is crucial in outlining a designers or companys' objectives and marketing strategies. It can promote and express the face of the company and is vital in showcasing the identity of the designer or company ...........

Design is Everywhere

Who'd have thought. Whist watching an episode of Coronation street I noticed some images displayed on the walls of Carlas flat. With the help of playback I was able to pause the screen and take a photo. I find them inspirational, probably because of the style. The images are symmetrical and I like the texture as it looks like a paint effect, in much the same way that if a design was painted on one half of the paper and folded over the same effect would be achieved. I also like the dimensions, the image itself is in proportion to the elements used. It is not too big that it invades the room and yet the visual appearance has appeal by its decoration and subtlety.

Paper cut-outs

As my Illustrator programme appears to have given up the ghost, I have took the opportunity of experimenting with paper cut-out patterns. Although the edges of the cut-out shapes are not precise as they would be in a vector based image I quite like the visual appearance the design projects. The shapes are still repetitive and symmetrical which is part of my theme in the designs. I think this method of producing a pattern gives a different concept and depth to the images. The patterns can also be adapted as an image in a pc programme can be and applied to different styles of design.
It may be worth pursuing at gretaer depth as I am sure more intricate patterns can be achieved in this way and the fact that the pattern does not reveal itself until the paper is unfolded gives the it a sense of spontaneity and natural concept.

It may also be an area in the industry which could be opened up. Several prints and gift wrap designs have a similar style such as this one by Caroline Gardner and the repetitive concept is in place.
Above gift wrap printed by www.pennykennedy.co.uk
It is a pattern almost indicative of that of tribal henna designs. The designs are bold and stand out and I find them inspiring and creative. A useful website which giving details of designers and artists together with images of designs is:  http://hennatribe.org/banners/artistlisting.htm

Lance Wyman Ltd

An inspiring and inventive website which shows skills and projects undertaken by Lance Wyman ( Graphic Designer from U S ). The spiral contains icons which reflect the time line of design for the artist, from his early experiments to completed and successful design systems. As you pass over the spiral the icons light up to indicate the design corporate or event it relates to. By clicking on the icons to activate them, a list of details and information is produced.
I think this is an innovative way to present and advertise your skills and to show your progression and development. The site is easy to navigate and the novelty concept outlines both current and previous projects so is an ideal way of giving out information normally held on a CV.

Celtic Knots

Looking at ways in which to weave paths and strokes together in my designs. Had a go at the interwoven style of celtic knotwork. The overlapping stroke shows the outline as if the lines are actually woven together.
Step by step guide at: http://www.tonyharmer.co.uk/wordpress/?p=376
My results so far........

BALTIC PRESENTS TURNER PRIZE 2011

I visited the Baltic Arts Centre. Whilst there always seems to be a lot of controversy over the turner prize exhibits I think I preferred the work of Martin Boyce. Mainly because I engage with the geometrical forms and elements which he has applied throughout his installation, which include the light fittings and even the air vents on the wall.  

Development of my Designs

I am inspired by patterns of a geometrical and symmetrical nature. Also how they can be interwoven and joined together to create even more inspirational designs. My work development today has resulted in creating decorate patterns to be used for a repetitive border around one of my designs.