To start with I wanted to experiment with texture and the physicality of a plastic bag. However, it did not do well. I had this idea that I could use the plastic a the prize for the loyalty card. The card being the prize as they don’t need any more bags. I ironed layers together. The layers were not shining through and the plastic kept burning even through parchment paper and a tea towel.
So, on to the next idea. Digitally made, printed Cards.
This didn’t have the kick or criticality I wanted so I went back to the ideas and with a discussion with my tutors they suggested the rude bag idea. I have to make it different to what is out there not make it embarrassing make it soul destroying. They also mentioned that I need to challenge the idea that I am a kind person? Reflecting on the first lecture, I need to not expect opinions I do not want. I come up with ideas. That is what I like to do. I want people to know that.
So I wrote a list. I don’t want people to hate me so I will not be using some.
I wanted to use Helvetica on a simple backing because the text is the most important and it needs to be timeless. I highlighted the main words from each to emphasise the actions or opinions of the person holding that bag.
I wanted to add context to these bags and show how they could be used. For instance, a middle class man walking with these and he is being called rude words.
Fiona Fraser's Graphics 