To add breadth to my portfolio and practise responding to an external brief, I entered the April 'Make Your Mark' Tigerprint competition. The brief requested patterns made with different tools and media, using spring/summer 2016 as inspiration, so I researched trends including bohemian, geometric and colour accents before drawing.
I experimented with mark-making by using a toothbrush, paintbrushes and crinkled foil to lay down watercolour, and also used pencil, pen and pastels. These drawings were the basis for 22 print designs.
For submission I selected five that convey a festival-like summery mood, and display a range of colours and scales of motif. I was happy with the results of my mark-making, and feel that my designs fulfilled the brief, are bright, exciting and youthful, and would look great across a range of products.
For submission I selected five that convey a festival-like summery mood, and display a range of colours and scales of motif. I was happy with the results of my mark-making, and feel that my designs fulfilled the brief, are bright, exciting and youthful, and would look great across a range of products.
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| Tigerprint Final Entries |
I wasn't a winner, but it was informative to see their winning selections. They generally contained quite a lot of black with pastel colours and a geometric, graphic style. This experience taught me that in future I should ask for a specific brief from senior designers or clients, and try to ascertain which specific styles to focus on before starting research. This should lead to a quicker design process and satisfied clients.
