The collective is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our individual approaches to design.
As a group we come from different backgrounds and interests which reflects the work we've created during the course.
For our first project we decided to propose in making a zine that documented the interviews we've conducted with industry professionals. We realised the names we've contacted were influential and relatively large names in the field, so to use these in a zine makes it interesting to read. The zine is an accessible and easy form for our audience to engage with our work.
In terms of distribution, by making the zine free to buy allows it to be stocked wherever appropriate. There is a lot more exposure for the zine through this way and increases the chance of people getting in touch with the collective.
Currently however, the collective is only being thought during our time in college. Therefore if the zine were to go ahead, using the college's facilities would be a cost effective way in limiting the amount we spend on the publication, especially since we are distributing it for free.
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As a first initial project, the zine was commented on being a very feasible publication to produce. We already have the 6 names for the first and it wouldn't be hard to gather 6 more names for the next.
The biggest concern was with getting funding for the project. Rather than think of this collective as one done in the time of college, it should be an idea that extends into the real world. And as such, real world costs may not be affordable. Contacting sponsors will allow the zine to kept alive and to help keep exposure for the collective.
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