Monday, March 7, 2016

OUGD406 - Studio Brief 02 - Initial Idea Generation

During an initial brainstorm for this project I generated a broad variety of ideas:

A space themed banknote based on the EURion constellation counterfeiting pattern, and
a nature themed banknotes drawing on the use of Charles Darwin on the current £10
note, to be printed on papers made from natural materials


 A series of notes reflecting the work of influential artists, both current and historical; a series
of notes featuring famous women throughout history; a series of banknotes drawing
attention to important figures with the LGBT movement, both current and historical


 A note printed using a microprinting technique, featuring text from famous literary novels;
a series of notes depicting a selection of general knowledge/science theories; a series of
space notes based around the different planets, each a different shape


A banknote made from polymer, consisting of a pattern of coloured
shapes so when folded, new patterns would be produced


Other ideas included designs based on thumbprints, halftone patterns reminiscent of traditional printing techniques and using different paper stocks or chemicals on paper that react at different temperatrues.

There are a multitude of ways to print the banknote but for any of these designs, screenprinting would be the most appropriate printing method as it allows for a greater level of detail and is an easy way to mass produce designs.