Graphic Design4 | Karina Surpina

Design methodology

Creative Workshop with Thomas Castro from LUST Design Heuristics.

"Design as Method, Method as Design"

JAM-SESSION METhODology

This design method is based on my jamming hobby. To “jam” is to improvise music without extensive preparation or predefined arrangements. I analysed what parts of my hobby’s process can be translated to a methodology for design and found the most important aspects, which I applied to my methodology.

Firstly, it is an endless process, where there is no beginning and no end. Jam session has no time limit. In design, it reflects the cycle and infinite process. And if you have a struggle in your process, you don’t need to start again, you just change the direction and continue with more experience.

Everyone does what they do best.
It creates a community and shows
support. Teamwork is also important
for design, in which everyone does what they can do best. It allows you
to achieve the best results.

Both in music and design, it’s important to choose the right tool. In music it’s an instrument, which complements other peoples’ instruments. In design it is to choose the right media.

JAM-SESSION

Get to know different instruments and choose the right one.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Find different information, filter and choose the right information.

Another important thing in jam session is to feel the inner emotion. In design, it’s to find a concept.

Harmony and balance is an integral part of a jam session. While playing, you have to listen to other people and integrate yourself in music. In design, it’s also important to feel the balance (in colors, proportions, etc.)