When beginning the design principles module, I thought my knowledge on design principles was already quite well established and while I did have prior knowledge concerning some of the elements of this module — the new principles I have been introduced to have indefinitely impacted the way I view visual language. My understanding of the principles of design before the course was primarily informed by the preliminary course as taught at the Bauhaus, which I was fortunate enough to learn and explore during my A-Levels.
The design principles module has unquestionably had a significant impact on my emerging practice, with the new knowledge I have gaining shaping my thoughts on who I want to be as a designer, with a strong fondness for editorial design having emerged rapidly since starting the module. I have discovered through the module that it is the possibilities supplied by editorial design that have captured my interest, with stock, binding methods and finishes interesting me most. A book provides so much potential for these to be explored and investigated, which fascinates me greatly. This has been my favourite module on the course so far, having enjoyed the learning almost as much as the making.
Design principles provided me with the opportunity to explore two very different projects, that each allowed me to develop and progress my creative practice and also expand my knowledge on design as an industry. The first publication allowed me to develop and extend my knowledge in visual language, whilst the second has allowed me to explore the
physical aspects of editorial production.
Though I have struggled with the self pressure I have put on myself to produce two ambitious books, I strongly believe design principles will continue to be my most favoured module during my time at Leeds College of Art, and I am excited by the prospects of learning more, doing more and hopefully specialising in such a sector of the industry.
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