Tuesday 1 May 2012

PPD - Samples of Work (Research & Analysis)

Based on the exercises, feedback and discussion in the studio workshop:

Part 1 - Identify document and evaluate a minimum of 10 examples of professional designer's and/or design studios who have used a range of media and formats to distribute samples of their work. You should aim to select a range of examples using a rage of media.

Part 2 - Produce a short (50 word) SWOT analysis of each example in order to analysis its relative merits and effectiveness as a promotional tool or strategy.

SWOT = Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

At the end of the summer in the first two weeks before we start back In September me and a couple of other course mates plan on traveling across Europe with an international rail card to do a bit of traveling. On our Journey it would be a huge advantage to visit some studios whilst we're away, Below I've split my task up into two sections, studios from the U.K and studio's from abroad.
Bleed Norway

This studio would be amazing to pop in and visit let alone get a placement with, they cover so many different aspects of design that make me thrive. They're website is crisp, the page transitions are so smooth!





Their About Section;
"Bleed is a multi-disciplinary design consultancy based in oslo Norway, established june 2000. working to challenge today’s conventions around art, visual language, media and identity.

Bleed’s work spans brand identity and development, art direction, packaging, printed matter, interactive design, art projects and exhibitions.

Both our client list and creative output has become diverse and interesting, and made us one of the most awarded agencies in Norway, with international and national acclaim.

we believe in the power of visual language. our work deals with long term brand-strategies as well as keeping it fresh by constantly challenging the boundaries of design and media"

Strengths: They cover a diverse range of subject matter and deliverable , they travel across a broad range of print productions and process and as a result produce really exciting work.

Weaknesses: Maybe be a language barrier if doing a visit, could be a problem in contact however I'm sure some sort of conclusion would be made.

Opportunities: They work with fresh and current brands and clients such as Levis and MySpace, working with a studio alike to Bleed would offer lots of industry opportunities.

Threats: It's a long way to travel, I don't feel as if my work is anywhere near they're standard at this stage of me developing as a designer.



Snasen- Norway




Robin Snasen RengÄrd is a graphic designer, illustrator, and musician living and working in Oslo, Norway. He is a part of ByHands illustration agency. He is also a co-owner of Bilo Books - an independent publisher specializing in limited edition books for visual arts.


Strengths: Its individually run, an agency that works with mainly illustration and manipulated type which I'd say was one of my strongest passions.

Weaknesses: If the studio is self run it could be strange asking for a visit.


Opportunities: A chance to develop my knowledge on illustration and working with diverse media.


MVM - Norway





MVM's focus is on research driven work.
A strong conceptual foundation is important to secure strong aesthetics.
Commercial and non-commercial work are equally regarded as important fields of exploration.

MVM is working in the fields of graphic design, art direction, typography, illustration and art related projects.


Strengths: Its individually run, an agency that works with mainly illustration and manipulated type which I'd say was one of my strongest passions.

Weaknesses: If the studio is self run it could be strange asking for a visit.


Opportunities: A chance to develop my knowledge on illustration and working with diverse media.



Mainstudio Amsterdam





Mainstudio's projects include editorial design, books and visual identities for
clients within architecture, art and fashion. Based In Amsterdam.


C100 Purple Haze Germany


http://c100purplehaze.com/






Burn Everything Liverpool




Becausestudio - Preston


http://www.becausestudio.co.uk






Branding, art direction, print and website design, the starting point for every project is an informed approach and an attention to detail, with the aim of creating engaging, well-crafted answers, whatever the brief.

Selected clients include Adaptavist, Carbon Co-op, Co-operatives UK, Creative Lancashire, DEA, Growing Our Future, Mines Advisory Group, Manchester Craft Mafia, Manchester University, New Economics Foundation, OpenSpace, The Pipeline Project, Rosie Anderson, SewSew, Substance Co-op, LowWinterSun, Single Cell, Salford Health Matters PCT, Tilt

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