End of Module Evaluation

What practical skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?

I have developed my book binding skills alot on this module and now understand how other binding methods work such as ring binding as well as perfect binding. I also got CS4 student edition a few weeks back and this have helped me to push on my illustrator, indesign and photoshop skills alot, I think I applied these skills quite well when it came to the book binding

and the actual design of my book and its content. Having the CS4 at home has really helped my knowledge of digital design production and how to apply it.

What approaches to / methods of problem solving have you developed and how have they informedyour design development process?

I came across a few problems when it came to duplex printing, due to paper stocks and printers. I overcame this by designing  in a way that didnt need duplex printing done to it at all.

E.g I ring bound my book with pages only printed on one side and stuck a thumbnail on the opposte, blank spread.

I also didnt have much time towards the end of the project so I had to use it really effectively in order to get things done - I've realised I work best in a sketchbook as opposed to loose worksheets, because it feels more structured and helps me begin to developthings and see a clear progress in my work.

What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/ will you capitalise on these?

I'm starting to understand layout more and I think its slowly becoming more of a strength for me, along with my digital design production. I also think my blogging has gotten stronger because I just enjoy it now and the plus is, the more you do, the more informed your design will be!

What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you adress these more fully?

I think a definate weakness for me this time was my idea generation, and the influency my ideas came to me. I kept on having an idea, begginning it ad then just disregarding them, and this progress didnt leave me much time to just get on with my idea that I used in the end. Next time I need to do more research at the start before I begin developing ideas in order to give me a more solid idea.

Identify five things we could have done differently that would have benefitted your progress

• Not as many crits and talks, more in studio time to just get on with it
• I cant think of anymore!