21 MAKE YOUR STAND - MOCK UP DISPLAY

Postcard writing/postage station

Texture Examples/Designs to be implemented?

Silver Foil Print Example Prizes

22 MAKE YOUR STAND FEEDBACK AND FOCUS FOR FINAL DEVELOPMENT

In order to fully engage the audience and better create the location in space, we were encouraged to get into character. By us all wearing 'spacesuits' similiar to that worn during our 'control panel' installation, we would better enforce our creation of an interstellar setting.

Our postcards at this stage were considered too large for a typical postcard. We had not really considered scale as an important development but we realised if we wanted to print batches of our postcards using Risograph, it would be more economical to print smaller. We made the decision to reduce the size of our postcards from A5 to a typical postcard size of A6 so we were able to fit more on each sheet of A3.

Considering a print 'Plan B' of screenprint

An exciting idea came from feedback involving the upscaling of the 3D model we made of the space elevator for the Models & Materials task. A suggestion was made to use a circular helium balloon on a long cord/string as a larger alternative. We loved this idea as it would draw in the attention of the public from a far wider area. This also got us considering how our stall aesthetic would be complimented by our setting of the Forum with its glass ceiling and futuristic curves.

Foremost attention was placed on the finalisation of the table-top display layout and the 3D element of the balloon representation and 'postbox' to collect the written cards. We thought about constructing some sort of 'postbox' by modifying a swivel bin or some form of container.

Potential 'postbox' components?

23 RISOGRAPH PREPARED POSTCARDS

In the choice of our final postcard designs, we made informed decisions based upon our favourite designs. We decided a mix of purely image-based designs and those including text gave a good variety. The chosen four, we thought, worked well as a series in terms of a mix of subject location, colour and composition. Other postcards were discounted for reasons such as the inclusion of a rocket, a method of transport the Space Elevator is hoped to replace.

Four postcards also seemed like an appropriate number for the audience to choose from, there was variety but not too many so as to confuse or make a decision to pick one difficult.

Risograph Preparation: Red Layer

Risograph Preparation: Blue Layer

Risograph Preparation: Black Layer

Risograph Preparation: Full Layer Stack

Risograph Preparation: 3 Colour Predicted Outcome

24 CONTACTING NICK AT NOTEWELL PRESS - RISOGRAPH PRINTING

Notewell Press Website

25 STAND 3D INSPIRATION - PICK ME UP & PEEPSHOW COLLECTIVE

'Pick Me Up' 2014

'Pick Me Up' 2014

Lazy Oaf @ 'Pick Me Up' 2015

Peep Show Collective @ 'Pick Me Up' 2014

Peep Show Collective @ 'Pick Me Up' 2013

26 ILLUSTRATION FESTIVAL STAND PREPARATION/PRODUCTION

'Official processing' stamp

Elements of table decoration needed refining - too many causing distraction
from main element of postcards

In choosing our 'Orbit Transfer Postbox', we made the decision on shape, colour and automatic sensor opening function to be in fitting with the futuristic theme. The size of the bin was debated but we realised if it was to be stood next to our table, it needed to be of a similar height.

Chosen Bin

Discounted Bin

27 EVENT PROPOSAL

Some elements of our proposal were changed/abandoned for the final set-up
due to time constraints as well as the consideration of
simplifying the elements to promote clarity

28 ILLUSTRATION FESTIVAL STAND FINAL PRESENTATION DAY 1

 

Our Risograph prints collected from Nick did not come out quite the quality we had hoped. The designs appeared slightly pixelated perhaps due to a problem/inconsistancy with the quality of the files we used. When working with processing the image into each layer for printing, I had to download the images from the PDF file I was sent by another member of the group. This may have meant the files were not such good quality.

The pixelation, although unplanned, forced us to work with a slightly different visual outcome. The pixelation was argued as being something to work with in terms of the more futuristic and digital glitch effect it had. We received positive comments from peers and tutors and so we felt comfortable in the fact it wasn't a disaster.

Another problem we managed to work around was the printing of the postcard template lines on the reverse. We had thought we would receive the images on the A3 sheets they were printed on, making it easy for us to create a quick template to print on the back of each sheet through manually feeding the card through the printers at uni. However, Nick had trimmed them down to each postcard, the correct final size of A6. These were too small to feed through the printers and so we had to make a spontaneous decision to make our own alternative.

I happened to have a spare tile of lino and cutting kit with me and so got to work preparing a solution!

The majority of the day was spent preparing a more finalised table-top display, testing out the covering of the surface with a silver tarpaulin and reflective tape. We then worked upon separate elements and objects: example postcards were written and stamped using quotes and information taken from our 1969 newspaper.

Step One: Write your postcard

Step Two: Attach your postage stamp

Step Three: Print Logo and Processing Stamp

Step Four: Post your card into the 'Orbit Transfer Postbox' (far right)

Sticker Gifts

Left: Orbit Transfer Postbox (and pathetic looking representation of our final helium balloon attachment)

Logo Stencil Prep

Applying Logo to Space Suits

Obscuring Original Colour and Function with Silver

9 A3 Display Board Prep

Display Board Mock

Display Board Mock with Central Grey Motif