Friday, March 18, 2016

OUGD406 - Studio Brief 02 - Finished Banknotes

The final printed designs:




When these prints were presented in a final peer critique the feedback was positive. The level of detail was highlighted as a key aspect to the success of the notes, as the fine lines of the small text and the star pattern contrasts with the block colours of the background layers. Some felt that the pattern of the moon could have contrasted more with the background colours, and this could be resolved by mixing the ink more heavily with colour. The continuity between the designs in regards to the arching lines and the position of the moon tied the designs together as series, and the use of pastel colours were unique to other current banknote designs.

Because of the small details, aligning the layers became difficult, so there are slight technical errors on the final printed notes. In preparation for the exhibition I will reprint either one or all of the notes to ensure professional quality in the exhibited pieces. Despite these however I am confident that my skills within screenprinting have improved over the course of this project and that I am now able to push my experimentation and final outcomes within this area.