Evaluation

My main focus in this unit has been on producing my vision and making sure it is executed impeccably. I thin I have succeeded in the make of the product and ensuring it is made beautifully. During the course of unit X I have also tried to experiment more and push myself further again. Although my main focus for this project was to continue making my envelopes from the previous unit, I have tried to incorporate other elements into my work but introducing new and different screen printing techniques such as foiling and puff binding into my work. Combining hand made prints, patterns and drawings with embellishments was also something new for me. It was interesting to combine different techniques together but ensuring they all fit together efficiently and were still in line with my learning brief was something challenging but interesting for me.

The use of different techniques have enabled me to look back and forth between my learning brief and practice as I did not want to stray to far from what I intended to do but also experiment further and encourage myself to try new things as I feel in my previous project thats where I lacked confidence and held back trying new things. I was uncomfortable with screen printing during my last project so naturally I was skeptical about going back in and trying out a whole new technique but giving myself the push and considering filing then gave me the push to go and try puff biding too and it has been very beneficial for me as it has resulted in a more intricate and beautiful product. 

My envelope idea is still something unique which has been difficult at time research and context wise but I have managed to combine research in different things together such as substituting the envelope for a clutch bag as they are similar sizes and can be made in a similar way. I have also looked at different ways to make an envelope and selected the best easiest and most impeccable result to execute. This has been a difficult part of this unit but also a learning curve having to think outside the box and selecting relevant research and information that can cater to my project without having me exact. 

This project has also enabled me too look at different contextual areas within my practice and culture and not restrain myself and focus on one specific area. This has also helped me network and and open a window for a new wider audience to be interested in my work and introduced potential clients and opened exciting new doors for me. This has also encouraged me to think about future project beyond university and along side a teaching course. 

My plan for the rest of unit X is to carry on producing more envelopes and cards created in a flawless manner. To continue combining different techniques such as the many printing techniques mono printing, digital printing, foiling and puff binding techniques I am currently using to create something new and unique.