Journal

Emerging Media – Inspiration

Emerging Media – RSA Inspiration This week looks at the inspiration for creating the visual form of the app.  Therefore the content, context and audience need to be taken into consideration. Inspiration has been collated through a combination of resources…

Emerging Media – UX/UI Research

Emerging Media – RSA UX/UI Research This post takes a deeper exploration into the pregnancy app market and the type of products available in the predominant app stores.  Two apps have been selected and analysed to understand the user interface…

Emerging Media – Research

Emerging Media – RSA Research This weeks’ entry investigates the pregnancy app market.  Although the app will be designed for use in conjunction with medical professionals, it is a good idea to understand what mainstream apps are popular and why. …

Emerging Media – Topic & Design Brief

Emerging Media – Topic and Design Brief This week looks at how to start planning the project.  The topic selection was straightforward as I had personal experience of the condition and was surprised by the lack of knowledge that is…

Emerging Media – RSA Project

Emerging Media – RSA Project This module is based on the Royal Society of Arts Design Awards scheme, which encourages students to choose from one of nine topics to inspire innovation with regard to social, environmental and economic issues. These…

Brand Design – Strategy

This week looks at brand strategy.  Entrepreneur Media Inc. (2015) suggest three things that brands should define:  a position in the minds of their customers; to provide what the target audience actually wants; and to develop a brand personality that…

Brand Design – Process

This week looks at the process of designing the brand visual identity through colour, typography, design and audience.  The visual identity will depend on the product or service that is being offered, the target audience to which it is aimed…

Brand Design – Market Segmentation

This week looks at the the forces that affect market segments, which can influence attitudes, behaviours and needs of the consumer, when designing a brand. Macro Environment There are six forces to consider in the macro environment known as the…

Brand Design – Competitor Research

This week we were tasked with some competitor research.  Two furniture companies were selected: Sklum and The Cotswold Company. Sklum Sklum is an online pan European furniture store.  It was founded by three young friends who love nature, travelling and…

Brand Design – Ideation

The first week of a new module – Brand Design and Strategy DM7918, which will lead to the development of a brand design/advertising campaign over a 15 week period. Brand Ideation In this first week, the class were considered to…