Hamish Muir

Thanks to Matt for pointing this guy out. He is the Lead Tutor of Information Design at the London College of Communication. He does a lot of architecture-related information design, like floor diagrams and things. Worth having a look. I particularly like how he applies his diagrams to things like photography (check out the 'Detail In Contemporary Kitchen' cover for example).

Tutorial

Todays tutorial with Fred and Lorenzo was useful and informative. Whilst I was given positive feedback for my final design/finishing skills and oral presentation skills (the latter came by surprise!), it clarified a lot of the problems I have which I had already identified, but it was useful to know that these are the faults that are losing me those vital marks! 

-More attention to presenting the development side of things is needed

-Define an end point for projects

The second fault is not a problem in briefs that are set externally (live briefs, course briefs etc) but for briefs I write myself it can be difficult to define what the final resolution must be. This should not be a problem at all in industry, however while in education it is necessary to prove that I have developed this skill to pick up marks.

As for the work I am doing myself, the topic I have chosen ('How things work') is a strong one for me, and suits what I want to do well (technical illustration). The point made is that I need to define what these 'things' are. For example, is the thing a mechanical/electrical device or is it a system? A code of conduct? Basically, the 'thing' I am explaining how it works does not just have to be objects, it can be how a group of people operate, so all kinds of avenues can be explored. I need to think about this. More soon.

Research - Cataloging Instructions Visually

Beginning to explore ways to visualize my research. I am not sure if this is the look I would want for a book of research, however it is just a starting point. Most of the photos I took are not shown here, I think I only used around half, maybe less, of the full set.

Research - Cataloging Instructions

A significant part of this brief is the research side. As a part of this research, I am building up a collection of various instruction/operating/assembly manuals and guides (any that contain technical diagrams essentially). This is not yet the complete list, however it is a strong start as far as I'm concerned. I am hoping to build up a large catalogue of all kinds of instructions, with the intention of producing pieces of information design from it (I won't describe in detail yet as I am unsure of how, and if it will, work)

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Casio
Module No. 676
Data Bank Wrist Watch
User's Guide
Dimensions:
Height 49 mm
Width 85 mm
Greyscale

Remington
Model No.FF500/FF600
Flex & Pivot Foil Shaver
Partial Fold-out Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 150 mm
Width 105 mm (single page)
Greyscale

Kenwood
WF93, WF110, WF153
Water Filter
Partial Fold-out Instructons
Dimensions:
Height 212 mm
Width 105 mm
Greyscale

Russell Hobbs
(Product code not provided)
Rialto Cordless Jug Kettle
Instructions and Guarantee
Dimensions:
Height 210 mm
Width 146 mm
Greyscale

Sega
Model 74065
Mega Drive Plug and Play
Fold-out Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 314 mm (unfolded) 105 mm (folded)
Width 314 mm (unfolded) 105 mm (folded)
Greyscale

Sony
MDR-EX32LP
Stereo Headphones
Operating Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 295 mm (unfolded) 73 mm (folded)
Width 418 mm (unfolded)
Greyscale

National
ER508
Hair Trimmer
Operating Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 181 mm
Width 125 mm
Duotone

Vax
Vax model number: K-001
Handheld Vac KONE
Instruction Manual
Dimensions:
Height 209 mm
Width 147 mm
Greyscale

Flymo
Micro Lite
Lawnmower
Instruction Manual
Dimensions:
Height 280 mm
Width 147 mm
Greyscale

Sagem
MyX-2
Mobile Phone
Handbook
Dimensions:
Height 117 mm
Width 119 mm
CMYK

Russell Hobbs
Model No.s 9206, 9221, 9222
Classic Toaster
Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 210 mm
Width 114 mm
Greyscale

Sony
D-EJ360/EJ361
Portable CD Player
User Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 363 mm (unfolded) 181 mm (folded)
Width 510 mm (unfolded) 128 mm (folded)
Greyscale

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Sony
WM-EX372/EX172/EX170
Cassette PLayer
Operating Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 420 mm (unfolded) 105 mm (folded)
Width 295 mm (unfolded) 75 mm (folded)
Greyscale

Panasonic
SL-SX425/SL-SX420/SL-SX419C/SL-SX418
Portable CD Player
Operating Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 296 mm (unfolded)147 mm (folded)
Width 607 mm (unfolded) 101 mm (folded)
Greyscale

JVC
GA30015-001A-U
TV Stand
Assembly Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 296 mm
Width 418 mm
Greyscale

Daewoo
Model No.: FR-143WH/BL/GR/MY
Refrigerator
Instruction Manual
Dimensions:
Height 259 mm
Width 186 mm
Duotone

Dirt Devil
DD6112
Delta Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 215 mm
Width 144 mm
Greyscale

Lewis Galoob Toys
75112
Micro Machines Highways & Byways
Wheel Works Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 209 mm
Width 147 mm
Greyscale

Morphy Richards
(Product code not provided)
2 and 4 Slice Coolwall Toasters
Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 209 mm
Width 147 mm
Greyscale

ELC
116428 0207
Electronic Cash Register
Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 290 mm
Width 215 mm
Greyscale

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Saisho
CD-02
Portable CD Stereo Radio
Instruction Manual
Dimensions:
Height 209 mm
Width 147 mm
Greyscale

Swan
Model : AZ2
Cordless Jug with Limescale Filte
Instruction Manual
Dimensions:
Height 209 mm
Width 147 mm
Duotone

Nikon
D40
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
Dimensions:
Height 209 mm
Width 147 mm
Greyscale

TOMY
(Product code not provided)
Crunching Crocodile
Instructions
Dimensions:
Height 209 mm
Width 147 mm
Greyscale

Canon
iP1500
Pixma Printer
Quick Start Guide
Dimensions:
Height 209 mm
Width 147 mm
Greyscale

LEGO
6211 Book 1
Star Wars
(No Description Given - Assembly Diagrams)
Dimensions:
Height 207 mm
Width 296 mm

CMYK

LEGO
6211 Book 2
Star Wars
(No Description Given - Assembly Diagrams)
Dimensions:
Height 207 mm
Width 296 mm

CMYK

Giorgio Piola

Giorgio Piola is a technical illustrator, working primarily for Formula 1 related works. His work is rather difficult to find online, and is mostly found in printed publications, which I find quite strange really. The article above is taken from http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8834.html

He currently works for Formula1.com, reporting on the latest developments in design on the grid.

So It Begins...

This is my first post for the Final Major Project blog (FMP, to make it sound less menacing). I will soon be uploading my proposal onto here, although I am admittedly still quite vague about what I intend to produce. Watch this space.