Development of creative thought and structure

Managing a creative environment is very important for an artist/ designer. The surroundings where you work can instigate what inspires you when designing, from art work hanging on the wall, postcards, photos, to little pointless items you've collected over the years. All these can stimulate big ideas and even make you 'the designer' feel creative being surrounded by all this. Objects such as cameras and paint brushes can  help create a professional atmosphere, which can help encourage a professional approach and energise ideas, thus in tern, promoting professional work.  The objects you collect, even a toothbrush, could be useful; this could be used as a paint brush, All items collected, no matter how small, in your environment could be useful and everything can be used in an artistic way. " All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up" Pablo Picassohttp://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/p/pablopicas169744.html . This quote can re-captures childhood and reminds you of when you collected those shells and pebbles off the beach.  Being surrounded by items you have collected can stimulate your creative side, encouraging and stimulating ideas

Designer Workspace

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This workspace illustrates creativity, with loads of inspiration surrounding the designer. As you enter this room you are greeted by numerous magazine cuttings, postcards and photographs, together with a comfortable chair which will allow you to relax and let your mind go crazy. Shelves full of little items, toys etc. bring out the child within you (like from the Picasso quote). Bright colours from illustrations, photography, etc can help generate ideas while working. Appropriate surroundings can activate your mind and broaden imagination and ideas.  Rooms decorated in a light colour e.g white creates space and allows items to be prominent and instantly noticeable. When you enter a room appropriately furnished and decorated generates inspiration and enthusiasm to become creative.

My personal work environment demonstrates the theory of how collecting items and being surrounded by existing work can help stimulate you when you work. Here I have collected small personal items over a number of years, books, toys, etc. These items help  stimulate and broaden my ideas. I embrace ideas by considering all aspects of small individual items which can be utilised within my work. By being surrounded with graphics this energises and instigates ideas, contributing to the production of  creating unique work. Working in your own personal environment allows you to be comfortable with your surroundings and personal creative ideas.






Getting rid of assumptions when designing would help the public/ audience understand a message in a simpler, abstract and metaphoric way. The way you portray a message must be within the theme and purpose, but also designed in a interesting way and illustrate more possibilities of what the design is trying to depict. Rather than use the typical head line and photo, designers can make their designs more eye catching to the audience in a way that tells a story with imagination and creativity. Looking at a problem and solving it can make it more impressive and effective. Looking at things in a different perspective or angle could be the most effective part of the design, making it prominent and noticeable. This method can generate a strong, powerful message and capture the audiences immediate attention.

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Cronin's work is a perfect example of "getting rid of assumptions".  It illustrates
a story though a different approach. In this example Cronin demonstrates the American flag as a man eating monster, which would represents monstrosities within the American Government . The small individuals on the ground are the colours of the flag " Red and Blue" representing the 'people' of America. The 'Monster' is standing tall and powerful, observing the people of America, portraying the American Government as being totally in charge, This illustration is demonstrating the political side of America and portraying it in a domineering, powerful way. This image is created with traditional printing; by doing this, the Artist portrays his work extremely strong like traditional Japanese prints.

Brian Cronin

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This image illustrates Art Modernism, a Communist piece evidenced by the colours and the theme generated. The image portrays an army created from melted iron exhibiting them as "strong and tough'. However, if you look more closely, this could suggest the iron being fed to the men.  as food makes you big and strong. It helps you think of iron/metal by the red girder. The colour red could create a Russian theme, representing the Russian flag and the strong domineering army they possess. The limited colours use illustrates this poster in a clear, simple yet forceful way to capture interest.

Here is an example of my work using the above method, theory. The imagery I have used within my work portrays the lifestyle of cyber dating. The text, ripped pieces of paper, represents words 'texts/emails' that people use, rather than  there own personal voices. The use of "cut out eyes" emphasises that people do not really see the person when they cyber date, which is why I decided on the theme 'Love is Bind'. This collage successfully achieved a constructive, creative and easily recognisable piece of

work: simple yet effective.