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Intentions Unit

After a summer working in ibiza it is back to earth with a bang and back to university life… 

 Year 2!!

Our brief this unit is ‘Archives and Collections’ and my primary research has begun. Independently I will be researching individual archives and collections and intend to visit a number of different museums and National Trust properties to aid and guide me. The images taken, to be reproduced later by pencil, paint, or pen. The task to fill an A3 pad with various different drawings and images, using a variety of mixed media.The idea is to research, experiment and further develop a collection of samples to be used as inspiration. The first thing to consider is ‘What are archives and collections?’ A collection is a gathering of objects or historical documents providing information about a place or people. Collections don't necessarily have to be based within a museum setting they can be private collections on show in private homes. Individual people can also be collectors of certain items such as stamps, coins or wine etc. 

In the past I have visited the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, which contains over 2 million objects from more than 5 thousand years of creativity. I was particularly interested in the Japanese collections on display. The designs were intricate and delicately made. 

 Primary Research V&A Japanese Collections of kimonos and footwear 


All collections will act as inspiration to my future designs. I am now considering my specialist pathway, at the moment I am currently pursuing interior as my future area of design. I feel inspired to design a print suitable for wallpaper. As usual I will attend lectures and tutorial groups. Independently I will be researching individual archives and collections and intend to visit a number of different museums and National Trust properties to aid and guide me. This research will also include contextual references, specifically the research into the history of wallpaper and previous designers to inspire and influence my future body of work. 


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