I started trying to apply the graphics onto the wall but it was taking a long time and to be honest having to try and photoshop stuff like the curved type on the desk etc looks rubbish when you compare it to the renderings of the spaces. I'm thinking that it might be a better idea to work with Ben on this so that I say where I want stuff and design the visuals and together we can think about what kind of materials/depth would be best. And then Ben can use the CAD software to produce the mock ups. I'm meeting Ben on Thursday to discuss this. This means also that I can spend more time considering the wayfinding materials and we can get the most out of this project.

Testing the type size for the door (printed to scale)

Spec's for the entrance, thought it would be the best place for opening times and the exhibition name. Also started to think about how the elements from the visuals can transfer into the wayfinding.

Although we had rendered what things were going to look like I wanted to have a look at how it would actually look when made from the real materials.

Open publication - Free publishing - More collab

visual going across the spread, really like the contrast of colour against the grey background

map/infographic in centre with more information around the edge

Interesting way of comparing data sets

Cover for Chamber

Went into Chamber for the day and was asked to produce a front cover for a report based on cost pressures. They suggested maybe an illustration with play on words etc and I tried thinking about this but everything I thought of and jotted down was so cheesey that I didn't want to do it. I decided that maybe a compromise would be using type as image and try and convey the idea of pressure and impact through type.

In the end I settled with this, with the type being broken up and crumbling from 'pressure'. I used a purple background because I didn't want it to become too negative, and also I'd used purple in the infographic I did for them before, which would feature within the report. I don't particularly like this piece of work, not proud of it at all and I wouldn't feature it in my portfolio. I need to get better at producing these quick turn around briefs, but at the same time I just don't enjoy doing it.

Open publication - Free publishing - More chamber

Destruction of type through pressure

Starting to look at type crumbling away under pressure, resembling rocks.

Considering how colour and shapes can put pressure on the title, hate this.

I thought about using the word impact to put pressure on other words but thinking about it, it put's emphasis on the wrong part of the title, the more important part is the cost pressures.

BSL Diagrams - Fingerspelling

After photographing each of the letters for finger spelling I have now began to start producing the diagrams. I think that diagrams are a much cleaner/simpler way of representing what to do. Although photographs are more realistic, with diagrams I am able to strip back unnecessary information. Although I have tried to include certain bits of information that are not vital. e.g. crease marks within hands. The reason for the inclusion of such information is that it allows for an element of reality in a very 2D representation, and is perhaps more relatable.


I started testing pastel colours for the background of the diagrams, however found that attention was drawn away from the action because of the high contrast and brightness.


It is perhaps more functional to use a greyscale image and so here I have been testing out different tones and contrasts to see which is most usable.





A, B, C, D - Interesting to see how the images are working together as a series



Series of letters, not in order



Thinking about how the images might be presented as a series, since there are 26 images, what kind of format does this fit into, and does it allow for added info?



Perhaps presenting them within a strip. Need to think about what is going to work best for which environment. Where can the information be displayed? For offices...memo pads, mouse mats? What is present/easily accessible but not going to be ignored? Maybe more fun applications?

Labelling things with finger spelling: m.u.g.
Calender/diary: a.p.r.i.l. / m.o.n.d.a.y.
What methods of learning are there?!

Supporting the image with the letter. The placement of the letter needs to be consistant and so having it within the image is not viable.



Considering how letters may be included below the image and supported with explanatory text. It's important the user knows that these diagrams are shown from the users point of view. Hopefully the text will clarify what to do if any confusion but I wonder whether it is necessary or not. I'm wary of repeating information. For vowels I am considering highlighting the type in a secondary colour since they all have a similar logic behind how they work.

I am considering whether it might be useful to include ways of remembering what to do. e.g. for B it should look like a B lying on it's side.

J & H are different to the other letters since they require movement. To indicate this I have used an arrow + the secondary colour.

I have began looking at how these might fit into formats so that I can start exploring the inclusion of supportive text. However I think an important step is going to be user testing with people who do not know how to finger spell. And see whether they are able to understand the diagrams.

I also have agreed to meet with a representative for the Deaf Accessibility department for Leeds City Council and so this should be useful in defining more problems to overcome and I hope to get some feedback on these as well.