Week 6 – The Weight of Presentation
Critique is both a mirror and a lens, revealing clarity in your work and opening paths for refinement and growth.
Learning from feedback to refine the vision.
The days leading up to the crit were dense and demanding. As Indesign manager, I took responsibility for finalising our design report — refining my own historical research sections, integrating the group’s individual contributions, and ensuring the entire document read as a cohesive whole. The process was one of precision and pacing, balancing layout, legibility, and rhythm. Beyond formatting, it became an act of design in itself — crafting visual continuity that mirrored the conceptual alignment of our work.
Bringing insights into the design process.
Alongside the report, I developed and finalised the design code and photo survey page, merging the two into a single flowing composition. This decision was deliberate: to allow visual and analytical thinking to coexist rather than appear as separate strands. I also brought together our group’s protagonists 1:2500 map, ensuring its integration within the wider presentation. Each addition tightened the coherence of the collective output, transforming individual fragments into a unified voice ready for critique
Shaping the next steps with intention and clarity.
The presentation day arrived, long and exhausting yet rewarding. Our group report was well received - the tutors appreciated its clarity, structure and tone. The feedback offered only minor refinements, a reassuring sign that our approach was resonating as intended. Later, I presented my individual 1:2500 relational and proposed masterplan maps, both sketched and refined. The responses were measured and constructive, acknowledging potential for development while recognising the strength of the conceptual groundwork. The day ended in fatigue, but also in quiet satisfaction - a brief pause before the next phase of work began.