OUGD406: Design Practice 1 - 'Speaking From Experience' Crit

Using the three design boards we were asked to produce in preparation for the crit, we were asked - in groups of six - to define and present our concept, method of delivery and production for the 'Speaking From Experience' brief  to Simon, Amber and a couple of third year students.

As this was the first brief we were asked to attend for the 'Speaking From Experience' brief we also were given relevant feedback throughout the crit from our peers about how to progress from the research process to producing initial ideas and the final outcome.

My Feedback:

• Visual strong message but no to distracting
• Stickers over the keys? - To stop them going on the internet etc? Would that not make it hard to work, by not being able to see the letters / keys?
• Like the idea of something coming over the top of the screen
• Make it gender neutral for everyones use?
• Interesting concept, although it needs developing
• Design is key
• Like the idea of not only the work in handmade but it in 'DIY'. Handmade for the audience - Personal for them?
• Could you produce a website where the audience would produce there own design for it?
• Production - Laptop skin?
• How are you going to make people use it?

The feedback which I received from the crit was generally mixed. Although, my concept for the brief was well received there were some questions about the method of delivery I had chosen, which suggest to me this still needs developing.