Category Archives: 2017-18

The Unfinished Article- Week 2

This week we met to discuss our ideas and inspiration. As a group we were collectively inspired by the work of Mark Bradford, see Figure 1, because we felt this portrayed the notion of the inside of the student’s mind

The Unfinished Article- Week 2

This week we met to discuss our ideas and inspiration. As a group we were collectively inspired by the work of Mark Bradford, see Figure 1, because we felt this portrayed the notion of the inside of the student’s mind

BHX MOD SOC MAP_Week Two

In the second Colab session, groups were tasked with developing a glossary of key terms which will be used in the production of a map regarding the modernist buildings of Birmingham. The glossary included terms like ‘CLASP’ and ‘functionalism’ as

BHX MOD SOC MAP_Week Two

In the second Colab session, groups were tasked with developing a glossary of key terms which will be used in the production of a map regarding the modernist buildings of Birmingham. The glossary included terms like ‘CLASP’ and ‘functionalism’ as

BHX MOD SOC MAP – Week 2

Discussion over key terms in week two session featured; Neo-Classicism, CLASP, Modular coordination and some significant figures as Louis Kahn, Gio Ponti, Luis Sert. Group explored key terms in a reference to Modernist Architecture in Great Britain. A brief analogy

BHX MOD SOC MAP – Week 2

Discussion over key terms in week two session featured; Neo-Classicism, CLASP, Modular coordination and some significant figures as Louis Kahn, Gio Ponti, Luis Sert. Group explored key terms in a reference to Modernist Architecture in Great Britain. A brief analogy

[EDIT/or] BCU Marketing

As part of the promotion of our work and development of the online presence of the conference we met with BSOAD marketing team to discuss the different avenues we could pursue. Ed described that although many students have set up

[EDIT/or] BCU Marketing

As part of the promotion of our work and development of the online presence of the conference we met with BSOAD marketing team to discuss the different avenues we could pursue. Ed described that although many students have set up

Brick Project – Group D – Week 2

On the second week of the Colab project, we were tasked to create a temporary mould. We went to see what facilities we had available. We managed to created a practice mould for our current brick project, we used Plywood

Brick Project – Group D – Week 2

On the second week of the Colab project, we were tasked to create a temporary mould. We went to see what facilities we had available. We managed to created a practice mould for our current brick project, we used Plywood

Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 2 | Photos & initial ideas

After viewing the site, I was interested in the users that actually used and traveled through the site, from this I went back to the site to view the users of the site, I observed many people using the site

Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 2 | Photos & initial ideas

After viewing the site, I was interested in the users that actually used and traveled through the site, from this I went back to the site to view the users of the site, I observed many people using the site

Brick Group B – Week 2

Date: 15/01/2018 The Brick Project – Group B During this group session we reflected on our assigned individual research that was undertaken from our last meet on 12/01/2017 (See previous individual posts). We planned and assessed the time scale of

Brick Group B – Week 2

Date: 15/01/2018 The Brick Project – Group B During this group session we reflected on our assigned individual research that was undertaken from our last meet on 12/01/2017 (See previous individual posts). We planned and assessed the time scale of

The Brick Project 2017-2018

Project Partner: Ibstock Brick Limited Synopsis: The Brick Project enables groups of students to study the real life manufacture of clay products. Special shaped bricks, such as Ibstock’s Umbra Sawtooth shown here, offer designers the opportunity to explore relief in

The Brick Project 2017-2018

Project Partner: Ibstock Brick Limited Synopsis: The Brick Project enables groups of students to study the real life manufacture of clay products. Special shaped bricks, such as Ibstock’s Umbra Sawtooth shown here, offer designers the opportunity to explore relief in

Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 1 | Introduction to the site

To begin the project, we went on the site of Ashted Locks, to familiarise ourselves with the area. Analysis during this week can be categorised into three areas; the history of the site, its heritage and how it is used

Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 1 | Introduction to the site

To begin the project, we went on the site of Ashted Locks, to familiarise ourselves with the area. Analysis during this week can be categorised into three areas; the history of the site, its heritage and how it is used

Keeley Travels – Week 1

  To begin the CoLab project we were tasked to record a walk in any way we wished. The walk I decided to document was my walk from the train station to work. I chose this walk as I do

Keeley Travels – Week 1

  To begin the CoLab project we were tasked to record a walk in any way we wished. The walk I decided to document was my walk from the train station to work. I chose this walk as I do

Animals Stories – Final Design and Model

To incorporate the stories of the animals we chose to use projections to help convey the lives and stories of the animals. We chose to create a dimly lit space with the animals displayed beneath white drapery to represent the

Animals Stories – Final Design and Model

To incorporate the stories of the animals we chose to use projections to help convey the lives and stories of the animals. We chose to create a dimly lit space with the animals displayed beneath white drapery to represent the

Colour

initial design and development prism of colours artefacts perspective hanging artefact  colour spectrum Type of artefacts Emu eggs Colours in eggshells are created by chemical compounds called tetrapyrroles. There are only two of these chemicals found in bird eggs, one

Colour

initial design and development prism of colours artefacts perspective hanging artefact  colour spectrum Type of artefacts Emu eggs Colours in eggshells are created by chemical compounds called tetrapyrroles. There are only two of these chemicals found in bird eggs, one

Animals Stories – Final Design Concept

This is a storyboard explaining how we would like our final design idea to work. The viewer will approach the room seeing only the table legs and draperies over the animals, with taxidermy tools hanging in front of the displays.

Animals Stories – Final Design Concept

This is a storyboard explaining how we would like our final design idea to work. The viewer will approach the room seeing only the table legs and draperies over the animals, with taxidermy tools hanging in front of the displays.

Mini Museums: Design Process

To help with our designs we had set up an interview with Andy Fowles, the curator of the Mini Museum Story. We had prepared a series of questions to ask and chosen a suitable location at the Birmingham Museum and Art

Mini Museums: Design Process

To help with our designs we had set up an interview with Andy Fowles, the curator of the Mini Museum Story. We had prepared a series of questions to ask and chosen a suitable location at the Birmingham Museum and Art