These are images I produced from my DPT week at uni. Using Photoshop, I experimented with drawings and mark makings taken from my sketchbook and played around with different colours, techniques, altering the images and layering. My main project focuses on cave paintings and naïve art so I tried to bring a taste of that into these pieces.

Assignment 1b - The Stickiness Factor Mind map

So here they are. I had been asked to produce two mindmaps based on a book I have recently read, The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. When I was told I was to read this book, to be honest, I wasn't overly thrilled. It's fair to say I'm not one to sit down and get my head stuck into a book often, although I do actually really enjoy reading and would like to do it lot more, but finding the time in my hectic schedule is easier said than done! However I did manage to finish the book in 3 days, once I get stuck in, well there's no turning back! I feel that I really understood the book which was obviously help by the fact it was an enjoyable read. Once you start asking yourself questions about it, you can dig deeper and deeper into the real meaning of it and understand how it relates to design. So here is my two mindmaps..

Assignment 1a -The Tipping Point Mind map

Decay.

A textile piece (cushion) which I produced whilst at college last year. I really enjoyed the project and exploring the subject and feel that the piece caputures the essence of 'decay'.

No longer a blogging virgin!!

Argh! My first little blog :) To be honest it's a bit daunting, another step to get myself out into the the big wide world! I'm sure it wont take long for me to turn into a blogging addict! I've been scoping peoples blogs and websites trying to get a taste for it. I was told about this website from a friend, I thought there was some quite interesting and inspirational things on here.. http://www.trendhunter.com