In creating my own project, I have been researching graphic design projects of a similar nature to see how other graphic designers chose to tackle their preferred issue or cause.
Folklore and word of mouth stories from the Kilternan Area - Lana O'Kiersey
A project which I find particularly inspirational is Lana O'Kiersey's graduate project from TU Dublin School of Creative Arts in 2019. I am specifically drawn to this project as O'Kiersey tackles an issue very similar to that of my own final project, preserving Irish culture. She noticed that much of the folklore of her locality was being lost as members of the community were dying. In her own words the project aim was to "record folklore and word of mouth stories around my area before they are lost to time." The project is a foldout map of South Kilternan with five different stories of the area printed on the reverse. I feel the output of this project is inspired - having a physical document that could be given out to the members of the community is so personal whilst also being informative.
Lost Truth - Lisa Fitzgerald
Lost Truth is a project which focuses on highlighting the power the media has on presenting important moments in history. The aim of the project is for the reader to critically reflect on how society treats truth and what effect that has throughout history and in modern day. This is a graduate project created by Lisa Fitzgerald from Dublin Institute of Design. The project was awarded 2019 IDI Graduate Vis Comm Use of Typography in Design Category Winner and Fitzgerald was awarded ISTD Membership for her work. This project shows in-depth critical and design thinking. Each chapter focuses on an important event in history and how it has been represented by the media.
Phony - Isabel Staunton
Phony is a project created to explore the concept of imposter syndrome in women and minority groups working in creative industries. The magazine focuses on providing a platform to showcase stats and personal accounts of those dealing with imposter syndrome and how it can negatively impact mental health. I choose to present this project as I find it visually striking. I personally was drawn in by the strong vibrant visuals of the magazine before I realised what the magazine was even about. It is a credit to Staunton's work that she created a piece . The design also contrasts the image that is associated with imposter syndrome, being dull and false. The visuals and typography are an inventive way of showing the uncertainty and mixed emotions connected to imposter syndrome. Whilst this project is not directly related to my major project, I am inspired by the inventiveness and smart thinking that went into developing the final output.
Source: http://www.lsadgraduates.ie/isabel-staunton
Other inspiring projects:
Election Kids - Jessica Lane
Source: https://crawford.cit.ie/vision/
The Pigment of Power/ Dáil 2020 - Cormac Byrne
Eerie Éire - Serena Ayishe Merriman
Source: https://www.ncad.works/graduates/serena-ayishe-merriman