Collaborative | Peer Review

On Thursday we had a peer review with other collaborative groups. It was helpful for us to pitch our project so far to other people, as well as getting feedback from fresh eyes.

I put together a powerpoint to show at the crit, so our progress made more sense to the other groups. Then when our collaborative group met beforehand, they could add their own images (type, colour tests, etc)

Notes from the crit:

• Title that includes 'adventure' - alludes to a narrative, exciting

• Handmade materials and processes reflect the target audience

• Be careful that too much handmade (e.g. backgrounds, type, etc) don't all become too busy and get lost. Maybe use lighter colours to contrast

• Play with narrative a bit more. Incorporate this 'adventure' element a bit more

• Do we stylise the characters? Do we go for more caricature?

• What is the theme? What are you trying to say to the audience?

Discussion after crit:

• We decided that we need to delegate more. Although we have been getting along as a group and making progress, we thought that our roles needed to be defined more.

Me: Linework + drawing
Brogan: Colour palettes + textures
Sophie: Type + Layout

• Thinking of changing the title to 'Deep Sea Discovery', sounds better, discovery suggests it is more about the learning/factual content.

• Brogan suggested involving the latin name of the animals on the cards. Again, tying in with our biological/learning theme.

• One of the other - textured objects or background, not both as it's too busy. A balance between textural and flat so the images aren't too overwhelming. Also think about legibility for the back of cards, so children can read them

• We plan to meet again this Monday and present our developed work begin assembling.