Idea discussion with peer

1 - The taboo around mental illness
2 - Graphic design and criminal investigations
3 - Graphic design and climate change



1 - This is the subject area which was most confidently discussed. Although we both recognised this subject area as being one that is becoming increasingly discussed, it is still an issue that arises in everyday life. Due to this there are a number of published articles and creative produced in relation to mental illness, whether that be academically or commercially. This opens up a range of approaches that could be taken in responding to the brief, focusing on this subject area. 

2. Although this subject area is interesting and less commonly seen as an issue, there are a variety of directions in which the response could be taken, with minimal room to focus on a concise subject area within criminal investigations. 

3. This subject area is again one that is continuously relevant however is something that I am focusing on through COP2. This may be seen as an advantage as I have already gathered a substantial amount of research. On the other hand, it would feel like the repetition of a brief and therefore not demonstrating a range in my abilities. 

Through discussing the 3 issue subject areas that have been initially researched it became clearer which subject area I was more passionate and confident with. This is something that is important when responding to the brief without making it about personal opinion/preferences. However, relating to my own design ethics and morals, the solution to this brief must be on a subject area that I am confident with as well as wishing to be associated with. Therefore the subject area that is going to be continued to be researched is the issues of Mental Health. This opens up a variety of subject areas to be explored and therefore a suitable issue to be identified and therefore practical work produced to overcome the issue.