I joined a space workshop for the first Unit 5 activity, where we discussed areas that need improvement in a space where I visit a lot and began working on an initial design. We started by sharing some opinions on the disadvantages of our college, as it’s a familiar place where we spend a lot of time and notice many things. Through our discussion, I realised that my peers shared similar opinions about what our college needs to improve. In addition, I did not expect them to discuss the colour and atmosphere inside the college, as I thought it looked just ordinary. However, their comments changed my perspective, and I found myself agreeing with them on the need to make it more colourful, like a true art collage.

As a result, we decided to make more colourful and green spaces because we thought our collage looks really dusty, so we planned to make an initial sketch that was based on regent park. I agreed with their opinion because I realised there are many contrasting aspects of our collage. Afterward, I realised it looked completely different from our original college, especially with the addition of gardens and murals that made it more colourful and green. I also imagined how nice it would be if our college could be transformed like that, making it feel cozy for the students.

From my perspective, space serves as a key connection for communicating with our audience, whether we’re in the same place or different spaces, such as doing exhibits or collaborative workshops. As we became the audience, I figured out that we can identify parts of the places we visit frequently that need improvement and discuss various ways to share our experiences of those places with others. I believe this will be helpful for my current N&V project to express story, features or/and history of London through a billboard design. I plan to feature places and attractions in London that everyone can visit freely and enjoy, regardless of their financial situation, such as museums and parks. I believe I can convey the stories, features, and history of London by expressing them visually to visitors, just as I experienced and felt them.