Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023Categories Development Log   Leave a comment on Website and Asset Development

Website and Asset Development

In terms of building the actual website, I of course initially started by planning the ux design of all the separate pages. I did this traditionally in a sketchbook and you can see so in figures 1 through to 4 which display the different pages and layouts I will use and where everything will be placed. When building the website, I started off by creating all of the assets separately. I did this with a variety of different software such … Continue reading “Website and Asset Development”

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023Categories Development Log   Leave a comment on Tattoo Designs and Portfolios

Tattoo Designs and Portfolios

A key part of this project is creating the fictional artists and their portfolios. I chose to use my research from the previous assignment (and my personal interest) to create three different artists that each focus on a different style of tattooing. All tattoo designs however will be completed and compiled by myself.  There are three artists so far, Cherry, Corey and Heather. Cherry is the owner of the studio and subsequently it is named after her. Cherry is almost … Continue reading “Tattoo Designs and Portfolios”

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023Categories Development Log   Leave a comment on Finding the Unique Selling point

Finding the Unique Selling point

When planning and designing the brand for my website and final project, I knew that there had to be a unique selling point, a feature that will encourage people to choose this tattoo studio instead of another high-street shop. To do this, I started to think of who my target audience is and eventually concluded that it would be younger people just getting into tattoos and more so young women. After I had decided this I brainstorm reasons why someone … Continue reading “Finding the Unique Selling point”

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023Categories Development Log   Leave a comment on The Website and the Brand

The Website and the Brand

The first thing I worked on fully developing was the branding of the studio itself. Most tattoo studios rely heavily on their artists and their tattoo styles to create the brand, but for this project I want to make sure that the studio itself has clear branding so that was the first thing I focused on.  I started by making a name and identity for the studio which I decided would be ‘Cherry’s’ as if the owner and head artist’s … Continue reading “The Website and the Brand”

Posted on May 31, 2023Categories Development Log   Leave a comment on Introduction

Introduction

In this development log I will discuss and log my process of creating the main practical element of my Major project. In this project I will create a tattoo studio brand displayed in the form of a website made using ‘Elementor’. Alongside this, there will also be separate portfolios for 3 or 4 different fictional artists. I will be using my research from the previous assignment to create varying styles and portfolios for each artist. This project does stray a … Continue reading “Introduction”

Posted on May 29, 2023May 31, 2023Categories Development Log   Leave a comment on HOMEPAGE

HOMEPAGE

Artists Portfolios Bookings Not sure? About us We are a small private studio based in Kingston upon Hull, UK. Running for 1 year (so far!) we are a female ran inclusive, open to all studio working from a small cosy space in the beautiful and historic old town. We focus on making great art and making you as comfortable as you can for your tattoo sessions.  We opened our doors in 2022 and so far have met and tattooed so … Continue reading “HOMEPAGE”

Posted on December 26, 2022January 3, 2023Categories Major Project, Proposal   Leave a comment on Application: Putting the research to use

Application: Putting the research to use

In this blog post we will discuss how I will use this research to fuel and inspire a design project. My idea for the practical work is to create a portfolio of tattoo designs inspired by the rich history of tattooing culture and the symbolist movement. I will focus on using symbols and themes that were common in the symbolist movement whilst also utilising my knowledge of classic and traditional tattoo art to create intricate designs. Not only do I … Continue reading “Application: Putting the research to use”

Posted on December 24, 2022January 3, 2023Categories Major Project, Proposal   Leave a comment on Symbolism in Tattooing

Symbolism in Tattooing

In this article we will discuss the place that symbolism has in tattooing. Recently, tattoos have risen in popularity thus creating different recurring imagery and symbols in tattoo design. Tattoos have always been used as a form of identity and individuality therefore making each tattoo design unique and individual to the person getting it. “Tattoos are part of an ancient and universal tradition of human self-decoration and expression … they convey their messages without words and sometimes even long after … Continue reading “Symbolism in Tattooing”

Posted on December 23, 2022January 3, 2023Categories Major Project, Proposal   Leave a comment on Tattooing: A History

Tattooing: A History

This blog post will investigate the history of tattoo design itself, the recurring imagery in tattoo art and where symbolism fits in to tattoo design. We will observe ‘old school tattoos’ and how they link to the military, Japan and its controversial attitudes towards tattooing, and the tattoo boom of the 20th century. Tattoo art dates back to around 3000 B.C and therefore the symbolism and purpose of tattoos has a rich history. In 1991 a 5000 year old ancient … Continue reading “Tattooing: A History”