Reflection on project


Throughout this project, I learned a lot about rhetoric and started thinking differently about approaching ideas and how to depict them to viewers. I really feel like I pushed myself in this assessment by experimenting with different design techniques and developing my skills in Illustrator. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and experimented with new techniques that I haven’t explored before, such as pastiche. I have a better understanding on the relationship between text and image and in creating works that are visually engaging and emotive to the audience. It was challenging to think of alternative ways of approaching the same subject matter and in turn, creating 2 posters from it. I feel that this project has helped me expand my way of thinking which is helpful for future projects. Overall, I really enjoyed this project and am happy with my final posters. I think that my ideas come across visually and get people to think about the housing issue in New Zealand.

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