To begin research for Studio Brief 3, we started by brainstorming different ideas that could be used as the theme of our exhibition. Some of the ideas that came about included making a colourful pattern themed exhibition, printing techniques or the use of halftone. The idea came about when we agreed that the project would use limitations for the colours and would use a certain pattern throughout. Therefore, through using the halftone pattern we could achieve both of these aims.
By dividing the group up into certain roles in the project it would be easier to start gathering initial ideas on ways to communicate using halftone. These roles included logo design, poster design, research, photographs and a signage system for the exhibition space. For the first part of the project, my role was to design the stickers for the rating system that would also be included.
As part of the research into the project, we needed to look at the exhibition space we would be using. This way we could gather an understanding of the scale of the space, the objects allowed in the gallery, as well as the formality. By finding this out, we can begin to start our project based around these restrictions. The Leeds Central Library would be the venue in which the exhibition will be held. This building was designed by Leeds architect, George Corson who won a compition in which the winner would be able to create the plans for the building.
The building is divided into a ‘business side’ on the ground floor and a free public library on the first. The tiled floor has also been fully restored after a £1.5 million refurbishment, which was completed in June 2007. When this was completed, the gallery also opened up the Victorian tiled hall (used as a cafe and bookshop), which links the library and the gallery. Besides the history of the building, the most interesting aspect of the space was the mosaic stain glass windows and vibrant blue tiling.
The gallery provides access to: Assistive technology, community information, council papers and planning applications (online), drama collection, employment and training advice, events and activities for aduts and children, free internet access, intellectual property, learning sessions, Leeds Tapestry - 16 panels of extraordinary work of art about the history of the city, newspapers and journals, online resources, photocopiers, printing - black and white, colour, quiet study areas, readers’ group and writers’ group, request service and special collections.
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