Synopsis

I figured this project would be pretty easy to execute and to explain to users, but I found out how wrong I was. There was so much information to relay and finding a simple way to do that was harder than anticipated. I realize I didn't go into much detail with my booklet, because I wanted to keep things simple. Now looking at my final version, I realized that my booklet probably didn't need to be so big. This was a hard project because I have never done anything like this. I felt like I was in charge of a huge project and I had to know all the in's and out's of FAC. You would think it would be easy to design a system just to show where classrooms and major rooms are, but with FAC being so confusing I had to remember literally everything. I don't think that this was my strongest project because I don't think I fully understood the project myself. It was hard for me to visualize the building and how I was going to execute this project. It definitely taught me a lot about utilizing everything and all of my skills.

Final booklet

Critique and Progress

During my critique with Professor Fender, he wanted me to emphasize how important it was for me to show how to get to each room on each floor. What I decided to do was label each stair case (1,2,3, &4). In the beginning of my booklet I indicate which stair case leads to which rooms. Doing this will allow students and visitors to look at the main map key to figure out where they need to go and decide which stair case they need to use. The only difficulties I'm running into now are knowing how much to show on each map for the floors. I want to make it simple and easy to users to read, but there's a lot of information.

initial signage

Base floor plan

Signage/Maps FAC

As I starting working on the maps for FAC I realized how much more detail was involved with making them. At first I thought this project was going to be a piece of cake. All I had to do was trace the original maps and that would be it, but I decided to try something different. I wanted to make the map a little more two-dimensional. As I began to draw it out myself it was hard to figure out the scale on each part of the floors. As of now I decided to start over, trace the floor maps and then add in the two-dimensional elements.

FINAL

Synopsis

Overall, this project was a little harder than I imagined. When we first got assigned the project I figured it would be no big deal to make two basic boxes. But every detail mattered. I wanted to make sure both of my pieces connected but not so much that they were seen as the same thing. I also wanted to make both boxes simple and easy to use and open. For my silverware, I made sure to make the top part connected with the bottom as it would be displayed in my store. For the inside of the box, I used tissue paper which I would hypothetically like to be a cloth material. I then wrapped the sets of silverware underneath the displayed silverware. For my pico, I just made a simple box that had a cut out on the front to show the pico. I gave a description of what and how to to use the pico. I then tied it with a string that matches the string of the Pico. I believe I executed my project the best I could without the materials that I would actually use. I learned a lot from this project on how much detail goes into packaging. I definitely had to use more of my production skills in this project which was also a learning experience.

critique//problems

During the critique, I was at a good spot to get some feedback. What I learned was that my pico box didn't really connect to my store or my other package. It was sort of plain, and didn't really describe a lot. So I knew going into the next step I really needed to focus on my Pico. I believe I was in a good place to continue with my silverware design and that process made sense to me. However, since the Pico is such a unique appliance I had no idea how I was supposed to treat it. It was helpful to hear feedback from Professor Fender to give me an idea of where to go from critique.


As I started working on putting together both my silverware box and pico box, I ran into a few issues. Knowing the exact measurements was order than I initially thought. I had to do many trial runs to get down the exact measurements. When I went to my final production, I found it hard to manipulate the card stock I had chosen. The paper went through for my silverware box, however it didn't for my pico so I had to use normal paper for my pico. For my silverware box, the edges started ripping while I was trying to bend the folded parts. After talking to professor fender, I realized I had to score both sides to make sure it didn't have extra pressure on one of the sides.

Initial ideas // Pico and Silverware Packaging

My initial thoughts for my packaging was to do a simple box that could both display the pico and silverware, yet package it easily when it came to the purchase. I'm making a box that is shaped like a present and displays as a present as well. What I want to do is display an actual set of each (like a tester) then have the ready to go packaging next to the display, wrapped and ready to go. So far I have in my mind what I want everything to look like but as I've been actually creating the box I'm running into some difficulties. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to place all the silverware inside the box and be able to keep it still and organized. Here are some of my initial designs...

Final Store // Synopsis

Finishing all of my pieces today, I'm very happy with how everything came out. The only thing I regret is not stitching my brochure. But I overall believe all of my pieces tie in quite well with each other. I believe I took my objective of my designs and transformed them into applicable work. Looking back, after designing my poster, it gave me some direction into where to take my overall look and feel. I like how my store seems very clean and modern yet fun and in style. My two favorite pieces are my poster and building sign. I found connected each piece to be the hardest when it came to keeping a consistent design. But ultimately I think I found a good solution.




---- Haus letter head and envelope

--- business card

--- Poster & Store 

--- Brochure 

Class Critique

In our class critique, I received a lot of constructive feedback that helped me give a little bit more direction into finalizing my designs. The class liked the fun, handwritten logo I made in Illustrator, however I needed to work on giving it more of a curve to keep it more consistent. They also thought my letterhead and envelope were quite plain. So during the next class I wanted to add that same fun feel to each piece of work. I went online and found furniture to incorporate in each piece. I wanted to make sure to keep the same color palette with each piece and I think I successfully found furniture that matched what I want to say about my store. Going onto the brochure, I wanted to do something sleek but still matching my overall customized look.

Store//progress

Originally I was going to name my store InHouse designs, but I started leaning more towards incorporating the Bauhaus theme into my name so I decided to name it 'Haus'. I didn't want to take the same dramatic, box like type that Bauhaus usually uses. I wanted to create something soft with curves. I also wanted to only use a two color scheme, which I have decided to use black and dark red. I want to keep my store clean, modern and very classy.

I'm currently working out the final issues of my typeface. I'm liking how the 'aus' is flowing together, but I want to change the 'H' because I don't think it fits with the rest of the type. 

Furniture Store//initial ideas

I want to keep my store contemporary and fresh. I decided to call my store inhaus (basing off bauhaus) I really like the bauhaus look and feel so I wanted to incorporate that into my designs. I've posted my original logo ideas, but looking at current store logos I wanted to do something more clean and sophisticated.

These are some current logos that inspired me to do a more bauhaus feel...

I'm currently working on the new logo, but over the weekend I went to east village and picked out a few buildings that I liked for my store.

Synopsis

Overall, I was really happy with the way my post cards turned out. I was confused as to how I was going to execute my final two and how they would connect with my first two, but I think I figured out a way to make them all relatable. I like how I took the same approach to each card, I believe that was key into making them combine.