My process for completing assignment two was initially to read the assignment outline, then read and read again to be sure I fully understood what I was to do. For some clarity I contacted my tutor about work which could be included.

Secondly, I undertook research into visual presentations and how best to present the message I wished to convey to my audience. My audience I considered to be my tutor, students and those who are interested in the history of Nottingham and or it’s Lace Market district and those interested in the design decisions behind the Nottingham Contemporary.

Further to this I wanted to display a variety of the work I had completed/gathered, whilst ensuring it related to relevant information and provide a narrative.

Lastly, I considered my design which I wanted to link to the building. This took some working until I finally decided on my final piece. This is based on colours of the Contemporary’s exterior, the angled walls, which I have referred to throughout my work on the Contemporary and I framed most of the images – like pictures in an art gallery.

I enjoyed the process, particularly as I was learning yet another skill – effective ways to present. Without feedback I am not yet sure I achieved this yet but it was helpful to consider it and play with different ideas. I feel I’m a little limited as currently I only have PowerPoint available, I expect it’s possible to create better quality presentations with a more sophisticated design package? I have however signed up for an adobe creative cloud course in July at which point I will purchase the software too.

The process has been valuable in furthering my knowledge and skills in; visual presentation, design styles and decision making – considering the most valuable and relevant visual and written information to provide.

One thing I’ve found disappointing about the process is that there is no assessment criteria yet available to check against, even though the assessment guidance tells students this is what we should do before submitting work to tutors? It worries me there will be key criteria which I have not quite hit the mark on.

I am pleased with the outcome but also feel it is a little basic and that it’s possible to achieve something much slicker and more minimal. This will probably take better software and more experience and confidence in design and presentation skills. When I was researching presentations, I enjoyed and admired those I viewed which were minimal yet conveyed their message well. I did not feel confident enough to leave too much information or images out, in order that I display a variety of work.

With continuing learning, skills and knowledge I hope one day to achieve the look and quality of some of the presentations I viewed – and create something minimal while effective.

I expect to incorporate this process in continuing practice in may ways; creating mood boards, presenting design ideas to clients and creating a portfolio of work.