Case Study 3

Objectives

To further your understanding of graphic communication practitioners

Task

Using the web, research and present a case study about a designer/illustrator of your choice. Choose somebody who you could possibly be influenced by when you come to create your own illustrations.
There is a good list next to my door. Or look on THIS pinboard I lovingly created.

The contents of the case study could include:

1. Biography - Include a few images from the designer's back catalogue and some interesting historical information. (Read, digest and then write your findings. Do not copy and paste information from the web.)
2. Take a number of typical examples and write about why they are characteristic of the designer or design house.
3. Research to see if you can find instances where the designers' trademarks live on today. What modern design references the designer you are researching?
4. Consider the context. What other designers were working at the same time?
5. Using photos / drawings that you created yourself or images from the web, emulate the style of the designer that you are researching and create a version or your own.

Presentation

Produce your case study using a Google Presentation or your sketchbook. To embed it on your blog, follow THIS tutorial.

Checklist for assessment

Relevant images, in-depth research your own words (no copy and paste), accurate emulation.

Time needed

5 hours

Deadline

Before lesson, Wednesday the 11th April 2016