Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1.
How should I describe the work?
The work should be concisely described, avoiding “poetic” and subjective interjections. The description should include the design premises, indicate the target group, the materials and technologies applied, and an explanation of how it works (in the case of complex equipment). It is worth pointing out the design’s innovations. The technical parameters of the final product should also be indicated, e.g.: the scale and size of the model or prototype, and the type, number, and formats of the graphic designs.
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How should the work be shown?
Drawings, renderings, or photographs that illustrate the design should show a general, overall image of the work (unless it needs to be shown from several different angles); detail or shots displaying its construction (for graphic works this can be typographic details, for instance), and how it is used. The shots should be clear and comprehensible to someone who is seeing the design for the first time.
3.
Can I send in more than 10 illustrations?
No, we are convinced that 10 illustrations should suffice to present any design quite well. We believe that the presentation style is also part of the designer’s work, and we are convinced that a 12-page calendar or a packaging series that exceeds 10 items can be happily shown in 10 illustrations.
4.
Can I submit a final project from a post-secondary-school or post-diploma design course?
Only under the condition the course concludes with the graduates being awarded the title of an MA or BA.
5.
Can works be sent in via conventional mail?
No. Works should be sent in through the submission form available at www.graduationprojects.eu. After the verdict is announced, we will contact every designer and agree upon the manner of supplying the files or designs both for publication and possible exhibition.
6.
Can I send in charts I used to defend my diploma for my illustrations?
Yes, bearing in mind that we are interested in a concise and simple presentation of your work – one that helps us to understand the design. Charts often include a great deal of detailed information and additional graphic elements which, when reduced to display resolution (and this is how they will be seen by the evaluators), can lose their visibility.
