Showcasing a designer research page
I can create a research page that creatively presents a designer’s work using visual choices and annotations.
Showcasing a designer research page
I can create a research page that creatively presents a designer’s work using visual choices and annotations.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A research page is a curated, creative presentation of a designer’s work and aesthetic, not just a collection of images.
- Effective layout and annotation help communicate analysis and personal interpretation.
- Design choices on the page may reflect the influence of another artist, designer, or style.
Keywords
Aesthetic - a set of principles guiding the visual style or artistic appearance of a piece of work
Annotation - a written explanation or comment added next to images or designs to clarify or analyse them
Influence - the impact that one artist, designer, or style has on another’s work or creative process
Common misconception
A research page is just a collection of pictures and facts.
Research pages are not about collecting facts - they’re about showing how you understand and respond to a designer’s work through layout, analysis, and visual interpretation.
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Equipment
Pens, fineliners, coloured pencils or markers. Scissors, glue sticks. Internet access or artist books for research. Printed images of chosen designer.
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