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BRANDING

18.03.20

BRANDING | Designing Business Cards

After revisiting my website I thought it would be a great opportunity to crack on with finalising my business cards.

I went back to my business cards and made some tweaks. I needed to add the correct information i.e email and Instagram handle. Self Branding has been quite difficult as every element needs to be consistent. If it isn’t consistent, you can not expect to be recognised by a brand by others. If it’s consistent and fluent throughout then this mistake can’t be made and you can become a known identity.

Revisiting my Website

18.03.20

When I went back to revisit my website (on my phone) I realised that the layout was completely wrong! Because the device and orientation is so different the coordination was completely OFF!! After revisiting and altering the layouts I went back and tried looking at the website on different devices. My phone, tablet and my laptop!! Success.

I don’t think there is anything worse than coming across a website and not being able to navigate around it. So here I have showcased my website to demonstrate the layout and orientation from each device.

Manifesto

15.03.20

Over the past few weeks I have been putting together a digital manifesto. I wanted to portray my values as a designer in a creative way. I have set 12 values that make up me, each beginning with a letter of my name.

Here are the first 7 values. Genuine Equality Original Reliability Guidance Inspire Admire

The further 5 values are; Meaning Ambition Yourself Open-Minded Honesty

The photographs I have decided to use are places I have visited that make me happy, each relating back to my love for the different elements of nature. Nature is something else I highly prioritise as a designer, this way I can portray my love for the planet through visuals rather than words.

NMP: General Arrangements

07.03.20

GA PLANS - GREENSPACE

The idea behind ‘Greenspace’ is to have a cafe and public area on the lower ground floor using the main entrance that currently stand (but with improvements); On the Ground Floor will be access to both floors a double door rear entrance for members and staff; Offices for appointments and consultations and a (M&F) shower/Changing rooms. There will be a seating area by the atrium for members to have a sit and relax. On the upper floor will be the studios ; gym and yoga a way to help work the body and the mind. Using organic and natural earthy elements; it is known that these elements help improve ones health and well-being. I can’t wait to get the renders done and make a start on the end visuals!!

Mock Ups

29.02.20

Mock Up Business Cards

Today I had a play around with some Business Cards; Ultimately I’m happy with the end result. I’ve portrayed my new logo design and taken elements of the logo and placed this into the design.

Bedrock Tiles

24.02.20

Tiling Manufacturer

Bedrock Tiles are a commercial focused Tiling Manufacturer who’s core value is sustainability.

Product Sheets; includes logo if wanted

M40 + NBS Tile Specifications - outlines everything you need to prepare floor fix and maintain; issue out with package; a backup if accidental manage etc.

Equality Act; ramps external accessible shelves, toilets, blind visually impaired colours etc.

EQUALITY ACT

Tactile Paving

Slip Resistance PTV

Blind/Visually imapired LRV-NCS

Highlighting Areas

Corundum Infill/Profiling

Top/Bottom escalators, platforms, traffic pedestrian traffic and stairs (textured floor stripes and spots) Also highlight yellow etc awareness on stairs etc white black / black white

LRV Example wall 50 floor 20 and vice versa

Try to go for full contrast

Slip Resistance

Middle image (PTV) - law we use in UK

Friction ie skidding etc.

PTV Readings;

0-24 - HIGH slip potential

25-35 + MODERATE slip potential

36+ LOW slip potential

Wet Areas (will need to be 36+) - Toilets, Terrace/Balconies, Polls, Pavements

Controlling Moisture - help reduce slip potential

Contractors that can treat the tiles- they take liability for ex amount of years - YOU CAN FIND HELP (miracle department) if you want a certain tile etc.

European Law Ramp Test (DIN)

Not reliable as based on human input - accuracy is everything when it involves science and law

Surface Roughness- Rz/Rtm (um)

Below 10 High

Between 10-20 Moderate

Above 20 Low

R RATINGS, PENDULUM & SRV RESULTS

Ask for certificates!!

MOVEMENT CONTROL

High Traffic Areas

6mm on the floor

Relief reception stairs columns

Massive, big spaces - grid out movement joint (control) / Allows movement underide

Orange on detailed plans

Ask for refresh if ever struggling on information

SPEC SECURITY FOR SMOOTH RUNNING PROJECTS

Discussion, Selection, NBS / M40 & Installation

SUSTAINABILITY IN TILES

Tile Types

Porcelain Tile, Ceramic Tile, Natural Stone Tile & Reconstructed Stone Tile

Tricky to know the difference; check and ask- they can tell you the use and purpose!!

Porcelain and Ceramic - Rule

Porcelain can be used anywhere floor, wall, externally frost resistance

Ceramic only on the wall

Ceramic is made of clay; pouress and absorbs water

Porcelain; use anywhere, even swimming pools!!

Quarry - Mineral Extraction + Purification

Using waste from Quarts and Slabs!

Tile Quality Control and Slip Resistant Check

BREEAM - New Building / EPC AND BREEAM CERTIFICATE

Ceramic Tile (B Rating) - Porcelain Tile / Recycle can get you an (A+)

SCA - Refurb Eco Check (around 80% we will use)

Commercial around every 10 years (25%) a little more forgiving

Retail 3-5 Rebranding - focus more on being sustainable

THIN PORCELAIN TILES /

70% less material -

Less cost and weight

No Win - No Fee

Where there is a Blame there is a Claim

BE CAREFUL AND THINK!!!

New Logo Design

20.02.20

Today I refined my New Logo- I was looking to create something more professional, out there and unique. I wanted my logo to reflect me. Simple Minimal and Bold. The use of a simple line drawing, to show simplicity and my love for the planet. The neutral pink against the black gives a very sharp and dominant statement.

Initial Concept - N.M.P

09.02.20

My Negotiated project will be set in Oldknow’s Warehouse; The concept behind this project is to create a Cafe and Studio based around Mental Health and Well-being. There are many older generations in the local area and it is a place where people can confide and feel like a part of something,

Using organic and sustainable design with Biophilia Features, to create a relaxing and calming environment. Having earthy tones and natural elements will allow the public to feel at one with nature.

I’m super excited for this project as this is a topic I strongly believe in.

Space and Arrangements

07.02.20

Today I had a look into arranging the space for Lockside Mill. I wanted to explore the many ways in which I can use the space. I’m still currently exploring but I’m beginning to understand the space a little more and know what activities I want to hold in which ‘zones’.

Portfolio Template

02.02.20

Today I wanted to make a start on my Portfolio! This is something we will need in order for employers to pick us from the other applicants. I wanted my portfolio to be simple and unique. A statement of my style and personality. I have made a start on In-Design. I’m hoping to get some feedback form my tutors when it starts coming together. Here is a sneak peak of my initial design idea!

Negotiated Major Project

27.01.20

A very important day! Today we had our official module Launch! We now begin the design of our chosen Building!

We had a talk through some of our tutors previous work and what was good and what needed to be worked on. It’s always nice to see work of people in the industry and how common it is for mistakes to happen. It’s normal and there is always time to learn and demonstrate what you have learned, this whole process is a learning curve.

I am really excited for this project, I can’t wait to implement everything I’ve learned over the past 2 and a half years into this project. It’s all or nothing now!

Themed Design

02.01.20

Feasibility Report -

Today I was focusing on creating a ‘themed’ design for my feasibility report. The design and theme is important as this report will back up my Banner for my N.M.P Project. Here are a few slides from my report just to give you the jist of the theme!!

Deansgate Locks

30.12.19

So today I took a stroll around Deans-gate Locks to get a true feel of the space. After all the research and demographics of deansgate and Whitworth Street, I needed to see what the space was like first hand; unfortunately I had no chance to see it before Christmas. Although the streets are a little quieter than other parts of Manchester, with the station about the Locks and a lot of street traffic. The atmosphere here differentiates so much to Marple!

Although both locations are on Canal’s and listed brick buildings they have so many differences and similarities.

Back to the Feasibility Report Layout and tidying up the context ready for the deadline!!

Christmas Break

26.12.19

Sooo.. me and my other half are currently on our way home from Devizes in Bath. I just wanted to post a little about this gorgeous Farm House we had the great opportunity to spend our Christmas Day in. This break was well and truly needed, it was so nice to escape the stress of reality and enjoy some time away. It was great to explore this land a little and have a nosy around the local area, there was so many deer and country, it was amazing. But now we’re on our way home and it’s straight back to university work as our deadline is slowly creeping!!

My First LIVE Completed Project!

03.11.12

So today I was surprised with some images of a completed project in Peterborough!! A restaurant in the heart of the ever-growing city! I was super stoked to see the results.

Milliken Carpets

02.12.19

So! Today we had a tour around Milliken Carpets! Although I was fashionably late due to my car battery going dead and having a new one fitted!! Who would’ve guessed it. Anyway, I finally arrived and was joined with the rest of the group!! Super exciting, unfortunately I missed the tour launch/briefing but at least I didn’t miss the most exciting part!! SHOWROOM AND FACTORY TOUR!

The showroom was very insightful and colourful, Who knew there was so many ways to make and create a carpet! We was talked through the different ways of printing and making the carpet tiles and the several and most popular ranges.

At Milliken they do have a design team who experiment and create these tiles, my favourite one so far are the ‘CHANGE AGENT’ and ‘COLOUR COMPOSITIONS’

After exploring the different types of carpets and the cool ways of how they can be put together and designed we had a mini dinner break! A buffet with miniature sandwiches and lots of stuff to pick from (by the way it was very tasty) Once Dinner was over with we were provided with Hi-Vis jackets and Ear Plugs, these are essential in the factory as it can get very loud around the machinery and there are plenty of forklifts zooming back and forth.

Unfortunately we couldn’t take any photographs in the factory for health and safety reason, but it was very insightful and quite satisfying seeing the production of the carpet tiles at hand. Our group was taken through the factory in reverse so it was a little harder to grasp the process. But overall it was fun and a pleasure to meet some of the team at Milliken.

Exploring Lockside Mill

17.11.19

So today was quite a dim and gloomy day. As one of my only Sunday’s off I decided to go and explore Lockside Mill! The journey wasn’t so fun, many many bumpy country roads!

However, Marple is a beautiful location! Even with the weather on the gloomy side there were many people out exploring the canal and adventuring up and down the locks. It was quite strange, quite busy on the main road but as soon as you disperse of this it’s so quiet and calming.

As I was having a nosey through the window at the interiors a gentleman emerged from the doors! As they were closing up and there were only 2 people in the building he only allowed me to have a quick 2 minutes in the building; Unfortunately for me, it wasn’t enough time to take photographs and take a more understanding of the building. Though the young lad was thankfully insightful and quite some help.

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