COP Supervisor Tutorial - Feedback


My feedback from my tutorial with my supervisor was very good. My essay structure that I had listed out was ordered well and had no issues, all I need to do now is start to fill it up and pick out quotes and references that I will apply to each point. One bit of feedback was that perhaps I have too much content and I will struggle to keep within the word count, however once I’ve filled in my structure a bit more, I will have a better idea of how much I will be writing about and what will be most important to focus on.

We talked about getting some primary research for my project. My intention is to email Ben Arfur, a designer I contacted last year for my creative report. He has designed a lot of album covers and his input would really benefit my project I think, getting some insights into designing for music in a contemporary environment. I don’t won’t to send him absolutely loads of questions because he will be less inclined to respond so I really need to consider what the best questions to ask will be. Once I’ve filled in my structure a bit more, I will be more informed of what gaps I need to fill and what questions I need answered. 

Finally we talked about my design project. I presented to two new ideas that I came up with and my supervisor agreed that the first idea was the one to go with - creating objects to represent albums as an alternative to album covers. Talking about it, I really clarified my idea a bit more; people will be more inclined to purchase this music if the item they’re getting is an amenity that they consume anyway. I like the idea that its almost like an online supermarket, and these items are fundamental everyday products like toiletries, food, drink etc. In regards to the design, obviously I want it to be contemporary but I like the idea of visually referencing supermarkets and packaging design, certainly for the visual identity of the online store, the logotype and colours could be a more contemporary interpretation of a supermarket logo as a sort of parody. 

Deliverables:
  • Visual identity for online store (logo and branding)
  • Screen Design - what does the store website look like?
  • Packaging - a few examples of products that represent albums 
  • Posters - advertises product at the same time as advertising album

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