Identities: Creating Space

I thought it was about time I posted another entry about my Identities Project. I've been bogged down with extra curricular activities (coming up with a new style for the Ambush Flyers, working on the 'Eco-Event' design and recording tracks and mixes for the Ambush back catalogue). Working on another ident has not helped the progress of my project in terms of a time scale but it has allowed me to see it from another perspective. I've decided to make a few drastic changes to the way in which I approach the web aspect of the project. Having considered doing the whole web aspect of the course (front and back end web implementation) it seemed fitting that I attempt the 'Trent Media' website using the CSS style.
Because all other aspects of the project are complete, namely the actual ID, I can spend the remaining time working on the website to make it as fully accessible as possible. You can view the progress report on the logo design by using the link below. It will give insight into the finished product and explain how it will be implemented into the website. Here's to some proper hard graft. Hold it.

Download MM_ident_digital-space.doc

Same But Different: Finito

Hmm... missed quite a vital mistake within the project that Gav flawlessly rectified. Kids got stamina! The importance of using a root/images folder wasn't stressed enough. Its sorted now though so check it out. Its pretty self explainatory.

View 'Same But Different' Exercise 2007 By James Elliott & Gav Cooper

Same But Different: Progress

It might be a week overdue but this project is really coming together. After 2 weeks of constant 'arguing' with Gav over the style and content we have come to an agreement. It may be a little more in depth than I originally intended but I feel the project has benefitted from it. We're about to upload it to our server space at propermashup.co.uk so by the end of the weekend, we'll have our first working interactive site. Its been a steep learning curve on the old HTML over the last few months and I feel I have done myself justice with this one. Although the scripting maybe basic, I reckon it suits the style I work with, the google ranking might be pretty low but I'm not out there to get as many hits as possible. It is made purely for the benefit of my web knowledge and for the lecturers at NTU Multimedia. Hold tight for a link to the fully working edition.

Same But Different : Images

Same But Different

This seemed like an interesting project as long as we have the freedom to choose what we want. The mundane object I chose was the humble tin can. I made this decision because of my interest in the environment and recycling. I figured it would be a good way to incorporate my thoughts into a project.



















So far we have just stuck to a particular part of Nottingham. We chose Radford, Hyson Green and some parts of Lenton to explore this project. I wanted to concentrate on this area to help it relate to any individuals viewing the project. Recycling is such a massive issue that I wanted to be able to bring the project closer to home and into contexts that people can relate to. By splitting the areas up into managable chunks, it seems easier to encourage people to do thier bit within a certain area rather than generalising the issue. If 10 people took responsibility for the area in which they live, we would live in a cleaner, less wastefull world.

So far the project explores three possible journeys that a tin can could take. We have named the groups in such a way that it makes the topic more personal and poignent. The Consumed, The Reformed and The Forgotten. More to come.

Identities: TrentTV Concept & Web Styling

I've been working on quite a lot of stuff over the last few weeks. I'm tiring and things are slowing down a bit on the Trent Media ident front. I needed some time to reflect on what I've done and see if I can spot any potential flaws. This means stepping away form the project and I've found the perfect way to do that. The 'Eco-Event' project has alllowed me to view my work from a different angle as the feedback comes in diffferent ways. This is being judged purely from a professional perspective which is better for the way I work and gives me an idea as to what is really required of the design. Sometimes you don't need to write a whole essay justifying your idea, sometimes it just speaks for itself. Hold tight for more.

Check this out if you want to know where Trent Media are going.
Download MM_design-justified.doc (Part One)

The Glade Festival 2007

2007's Glade festival is having a few problems with their license. Please take a few moments to fill out this petition so we get to have a festival this year.
Big ups.

Identities: Progress Report

My word. Things are running smoothly so far. I've managed to get a bit of feedback on my designs from some Trent students so I've tweaked them a little. On the whole people seem happy with the way that they (Trent Media) are being represented. The web page is designed, built and links well, all that is left to master now are the players. It is much more difficult than I thought.
On a personal note. You may have noticed that I list very little design work on my journal. This is not because I have not done any but because I am worried about plagurism. I spend too much time developing my ideas just to get them ripped off by the first lazy p***k that views my journal. Why should I put all the groundwork into someone elses project? The answer: I shouldn't. Brap!

Eco-Event - A Fresh Identity

For those of you who are paying attention to the dates on this journal, here's what I've been up to over the last couple of weeks.
A mate of mine got in touch with me a few weeks ago and asked me to do him a favour. It seemed quite poignent at the time as I am still in the middle of my Ident project. He has collaborated with another guy to create Eco-Event, an environmentally friendly festival and event organisation. They need an identity and he thought I was the man to provide it. Basically I've spent any spare time I have working on it and have come up with some positive ideas. Its a full package, much like the one I'm working on for Trent Media. I've been provided with domain space and alot of freedom. Watch this space to see further development.

Identities: Presentation Over

Hmm... went well enough. I got tongue tied and ended up going off on a tangent. I didn't even mention the point of sale for the Platform Mag or the TV player (similar to the music one). As Jools said, a functional or at least a semi functional example would have been good. Still making it, I'm not familiar with FlashMX so its taking more time than I expected. It'll be done and dusted way before hand in mind you, there are much more pressing issues to deal with. Namely the actual ID!

Hold tight for a real life working model!