This week, we begun our semester two projects. With this we were tasked with thinking of a problem and solution for it whilst presenting this information through a digital way. This could be anything; an animation displaying information about the problem, an infographic regarding the problem, an app mock up that would provide the solution to the problem. Within the workshop we were told to create a Padlet, a digital moodboard to formulate ideas for the projects. Coming up with problems that everyday member of society encounter. With this we could then think of the solution to it which would then allow us to come up with a digital media product to assist in the presentation of the solution or as the solution itself. With this we then chose our best idea (or two) and pitched them to two other members of the group around the room. From this we could develop our ideas further, getting input from someone who’s only just hearing about it. This also gave us an insight into what certain consumers want as these could be seen as potential audience members for the products.
To start our process we were told to look into the European Youth Awards for some briefs as they provide a category. This then requires entrants to construct a solution to a problem within a category, for example; coming up with a solution that helps bring communities together. Besides this, we were told to think of everyday problems we have and consider how we can solve it or at least handle it. Thinking about this, we could think about expanding it to a larger group of people and thinking about who the target audience is. With this, we could also start to reflect on how the product would be used and how it would develop our skills. It really allowed us to expand on the initial ideas and think about every aspect of it.