creativity for spatial design...

"Initiate Start Define Method Explain Structure Implement Communicate Do"

In order to establish connections between Exploration & Practice, Creativity in Context and Critical Practice modules and to extend my knowledge of creative, business and organizational strategies in a meaningful way, I was asked to discuss and consider the following aspects;

• Ideas for a design led project.
• Contextual matters.
• Client and Audience Identification, Needs and Aspirations.
• Developing and facilitating a design project.
• Organisational and managerial strategies relevant to applied design.
• Defining philosophical and practical criteria and design considerations.

In order to discuss these aspects I was asked to produce a working brief, which I would take forward into my Critical practice module to aid with the design of my installation space, utilise a diary, prepare a Programme of Work Chart, Weekly Scope of Work Schedule and Weekly Time Sheet. In addition to these required elements, I have also produced an Agenda Plan which can be used to make notes from tutorials, such as points to raise, comments from the tutor and tasks to complete before the next meeting.

I found producing the management tools very useful, as it is something I have not done previously during my design work. I think the Programme of Work Chart and Weekly Scope of Work Schedule will become very useful during my upcoming design project as it will enable me to manage my time more efficiently especially as I also work part-time during the week. I am also hoping that these tools will help me to achieve the third goal set out in my latest learning agreement.

I have found that the Working Brief has helped to define the structure of my design project. It has allowed me to concentrate on the key themes of the project and expand on areas that were lacking in clarity and depth. The Working Brief has also sparked new research into areas not covered during my Exploration in Practice module, which I have looked at as part of the Creativity in Context module. These areas include materiality for the interior and exterior skins of the design and layout ideas.