OUGD501 - COP 3 - Proposal

1. To what extent do technological developments in production and distribution impact on Graphic Design?

2. To what extent does ‘Aesthetic Style’ reflect the context, audience / function of contemporary Graphic Design?

3. What is Good? - To what extent does Social Responsibility impact on the role and function of Graphic Design?

4. To what extent do the individual politics of professional practitioners impact on the role and function of Graphic Design?

5. In an era of globalisation, to what extent do contemporary Graphic Design practices reflect core British Values?

6. To what extent has Graphic Design constructed our understanding or view of historical events and perceptions of truth?

What function does Graphic Design serve 

How does this change in various contexts

Focus on fashion, use graphic design elements on garments to gage people’s response.

Does different design work in a variety of contexts

Does the physical environment influence what people want?

England – heavy clothing, need for warmth 

Cultural issues:

Choice of materials dictating what is available / desired

Limitations of garments – women being covered/ religion

Hierarchies

Gender

Class