OUGD502 - Studio Brief 03 - Life's A Pitch - Presentation & Feedback

The final presentation that was pitched to John, Simon and a group of the class can be seen below. This followed the plan, made in the previous blog post, which allowed us to refer to the bullet points made and ensure that every possible aspect was covered. The initial questions that were answered in the 'Brief & Response' blog post were read over also so that we would remember aspects such as cost, promotion, location and many more.

  

Overall, the presentation went very smoothly. Myself and Harrison took it in turns to speak about the proposal, which was great as we were able to show an even level of interest and determination behind the proposals. Our presentation was well within the time limit, which was great as we were able to take our time and put across each point as clearly as possible. Simon highlighted that it was fantastic that we had identified the fact that our poster project is purely digital at the moment, and that physically expanding it will allow us to develop by reaching a wider audience. This was great to hear as it is the main reason for why we want to make something more of Designbytwo.

Some of the feedback given was also very interesting to hear. John suggested that we could make things other than just posters, such as t-shirts, mugs, drink mats etc. He highlighted that some companies may be interested in buying a wider range of products off us, as a lot of shops stock items and posters with a similar look. This is one possibility that will definitely be considered when considering setting up a stall.

Furthermore, another person in the class suggested that we could consider bringing 3D objects into the exhibition, such as the banana from our banana poster or other objects seen in our posters. This is a great idea to fill a room if we do choose to hire out a space in Leeds. We have been talking about producing stickers in a similar way for a while, therefore, it would be a lot of fun to get in contact with 3D production companies. Financial aspects would have to be considered however.

Overall, we are aiming to complete the 100th poster very soon and then begin to think about these proposals. The online store could be launched first, as we already have interest in people buying prints; however, it is definitely worth considering launching an exhibition at the same time as a site, as both could be used together to reach more people and make Designbytwo more accessible to everyone. Receiving such positive feedback has definitely made me more driven to make this a reality. Once all the Level 05 work is handed in myself and Harrison are definitely going to have a think about how we could achieve both proposals.