Group Critique, Jan 12th

I had a group critique on responsive work. I decided to use the time to discuss my idea for the UK Greetings.
This is what I talk about;

Main Idea 

Create a collection of cards which is based on Indie Rock music. Make the cards illustrate a song or a band and that keeps the fans guessing and is ambiguous. Include appropraite lyrics within the design.
I made a note of what I need to create.

• 4x single greeting cards (with envelope design)
• 1x Notepad cover
• 1x Boxed notecard set
• 1x Gift bag
• 1x Repeating pattern wrapping paper
• Design sheet

I also showed some initial card cover I had made.

I asked there overall opinions

Feedback

• I should try and explore the more grunge feel make it look rough and ready like that style.
• I could try the collage style.
• Make patterns for the note books inspired by lyrics
• Have it square like a record or cd.
• You could make it so people want to keep them to collect or use as posters.
• It can e difficult to make the cards turn into wrapping paper and stationary. Think about how I can bring it all together and make that work.

Overall I got positive reactions and everyone seemed to like the idea to carry on I can look at the idea of making the cards look more in a style of indie rock bars etc and how I will create the other stationary. I also need to consider that the judges will first look at the images before the reasoning behind the design so I need to make it clear what the idea is.