Graphic Design Final Major Project (FMP) Overall Concept

I have chosen the theme of “SIGNS” (both physical and spiritual) for my FMP, and I want to explore the two main areas in which my theme could be interpreted.

Firstly, I want to look at the physical aspects of a SIGN; for example directions, instructions, maps and arrows.  As I suffer with a mild visual disability, I may also investigate how the blind and partially sighted get information.  I am also quite interested in the psychology of design (and potentially advertising) as part of my theme, and what makes something eye-catching and informative; I hope to apply this knowledge both within my FMP and throughout my future career in Graphic Design.

Secondly, the spiritual elements of my theme, these could be coincidences and superstitions; for example, finding things that are lucky such as four leafed clover and pennies, and things that are considered to be lucky such as horse shoes and rabbits feet.  Likewise, unlucky SIGNS such as walking under ladders or stepping on cracks in the pavement.  I am also interested in how these superstitions started and have evolved over time.

I chose this theme initially thinking of physical signs, but as I’m really interested spiritualism, and thought my project could also incorporate that aspect.

My outcome(s) will be linked either to the physical or spiritual aspects of SIGNS, or possibly a combination of both, depending on how my project progresses.

I've started out my research with some books from the College Library, and by collecting images on my Pinterest Board - "Graphic: Signs"  Feel free to follow it and nosey at my other boards while you're there...