HOW TO...Manage your money without getting into debt.
This brief was aimed at students just starting out at university. Each group got given a different 'HOW TO' and had to solve it using their already existing design skills.
As our 'HOW TO' was so broad we wanted to find a way to communicate a lot of information in a manageable way. Instead of just handed out a survival kit or leaflets, we wanted something which we knew a student would hold onto and use. A pack of playing cards seemed to be the best solution to the problem. Who'd say no to a free pack of cards? The slightly cheesy tag line, 'IT'S YOUR MONEY. DEAL WITH IT.' links the cards to the concept of saving and does grab peoples attention.
All in all I think the concept could definitely work if it is produced to a high standard. The cards heald information of websites to visit as well as facts and simple ideas to save your money as a student.
As a group we worked really well together, all giving ideas and bringing our own, individual skills to the table.
We divided the information and work that was needed to be done between us and so we could all get on with what was needed individually, taking into consideration each persons strengths.
I think we could have planned our time better and more work could have been done when we were altogether instead of each person doing there own thing.
We did a powerpoint presentation to explain our investigations and findings and I feel it worked really well. Each person helped to present and I feel it was done really well. We were clear and mentioned all we could with help from the powerpoint.
