Below are a few pictures showing the organisation of my desk. This is my design sanctum. I used to use a laptop and found that I would not be able to truly focus as I would sit in front of the TV and lose focus very easily. After purchasing a desktop, I feel as though I get more work done in each session that I have. Having an 'office' is also a very nice feeling.
Below is a screenshot, showing the way that I store all my work and organise it into folders and files. This has continually adapted since I started the course and I find that I become more organised the longer I am on the course. This has also helped me in my working life.
A notebook and a sketchbook are both very important tools. Although alot more is possible digitally than on a piece of paper it is just as important to use analogue techniques alongside digital ones.
As part of the creative process below is a picture of a selection of analogue tools that I use: Pencils, pens, graphic markers, sharpener, rubbers, rulers etc. All essential to the creative process.
A picture of my DSLR camera. As I wanted to take a photo of it, I had to use my mobile phone so the quality is not amazing. However, the reason for me taking a photo of this is because I think the camera is a great way to document things and is also part of the primary research process. I purchased this camera solely for Uni, despite being on a design course and not a photography course. This shows the importance of this tool.
For me, music is one of the best tools to help me work. It keeps my morale and focus high and without it, I think work would be a lot harder. This is essential to my creative process.
Below is an example of the way that I lay out the coursework I have undertaken. This is a very small snippet of work as part of my most recent module as part of BA Hons Graphic Design Year 2, level 5: Practice & Theory Studio Briefs.
