Orbis Naturalis

My Skills SURVEY SKILLS 1. Direct observation - visiting site and making target notes 2. Desk research - finding historical context, maps etc... 3. Auditing found information in a coherent report/summary ANALYSIS SKILLS 1. Site e valuation - identifying key issues and strengths - SOCs 2. Envisioning future consequences of development choices - weighing up the pros and cons 3. Mind mapping to explore themes DESIGN SKILLS 1. Application and fruition of SOC with specific design intervention 2. Conceptual development of ideas 3. Creativity + experimentation DIGITAL SKILLS 1. Edina Digimap - sourcing DWG files and topographical information 2. AutoCAD - intermediate level (3 years and learning) 3. Visualisation using Photoshop and Sketchup ANALOGUE SKILLS  analogue /ˈanəlɒɡ/ See definitions in: All Technology Clockmaking Chemistry adjective relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc. "analog...

Planning Content for Portfolio The process of reviewing old work is enlightening so I'd thought I'd share some possible entries that might make the selection. I want to show how I have developed my style throughout the degree and so I plan on including a few examples of first year work to show where I started! Enjoy! Screenshot to show gathering and indexing of previous work - so not including this semester... MAXIMUM QUANTITY - 20 PAGES - CHOOSE 5 PROJECTS POSSIBLE COVER PAGE I really like the colours and it is clear what the portfolio is about! However the trees aren't realistic as it is a more stylised version of a plan view - and it doesn't demonstrate a project - no context. OTHER POSSIBLE COVER PAGES THAT COULD BE CROPPED/ZOOMED IN POSSIBLE PORTFOLIO COLOURS

Sketchbook JAN-FEB Uploading a combination of my notebook and sketchbook pages that are relevant to the Alney Island design project as well as the upcoming Tatton Park RHS Garden competition. Most of these pages are quick sketches and initial ideas but the process of concept to form is clear. I hope to continue working visually in this way as I feel it helps organise my thoughts and keep track of the various design decisions. Enjoy your perusing!