Stephen@StaffsUni
04-05-2004, 03:05 PM
Hi, I'm currently researching the role of the graphic designer, specifically in the area of communicating the message(s) of children's charities. The charity I would like to focus on specifically is the NSPCC in the UK due to the fantastic range of print campaigns that the NSPCC has used over the years.
What I'm trying to ascertain is an idea as to the designer's role specifically with regards to designing for the NSPCC. What types of brief are given, what is required of the designers, the creative process, considerations and accumulation of ideas based upon the subject matter and what are felt to be the best solutions and why in order to get the required message across etc etc. So really the thoughts and feelings of the designer(s) themselves whilst working on a project of this nature.
I have also collected images of their posters throughout the last 20 to 30 years to see what changes in graphic style there have been (Not much change on first impressions), lots of black and white photography, but I am interested if anyone would like to share their opinions or comments as to why the visual style and layouts used are considered to be the most appropriate to convey their message.
If anyone on the forum has done any work in this area/field of graphic design I would be delighted to hear from you, or even if you haven't please comment.
Kind regards,
Stephen
What I'm trying to ascertain is an idea as to the designer's role specifically with regards to designing for the NSPCC. What types of brief are given, what is required of the designers, the creative process, considerations and accumulation of ideas based upon the subject matter and what are felt to be the best solutions and why in order to get the required message across etc etc. So really the thoughts and feelings of the designer(s) themselves whilst working on a project of this nature.
I have also collected images of their posters throughout the last 20 to 30 years to see what changes in graphic style there have been (Not much change on first impressions), lots of black and white photography, but I am interested if anyone would like to share their opinions or comments as to why the visual style and layouts used are considered to be the most appropriate to convey their message.
If anyone on the forum has done any work in this area/field of graphic design I would be delighted to hear from you, or even if you haven't please comment.
Kind regards,
Stephen