I started with the usual mindmapping and brainstorming and eventually came up with the idea that Ireland did not need dressing up.  What you see is what you get.  The aim is towards Tourism - showing Ireland in a clean environment in natural settings.  I particularly wanted to avoid the usual images of monuments, churches, castles and pubs etc which are typically associated with Ireland.

The idea came from a sculptural piece that was of a billboard made from steel and wire - leaving the  viewing pane blank  -  I entered text - but it was all far too negative, too many no's!    Eventually this led me to taking a billboard apart and trying to photoshop the illusion of glass.  Not easy to a photshop novice.  Anyway the images follow;-

Having major problems uploading other images - 2 hrs into it and they don't upload!!!!

The post card is my freebie

The photos of the sea were taken in Kerry and the lakes in Barleyharbour Co Longford.

Starting point! (After a long slog)

Sculptural billboard

Positive Ireland

Interpret and Resarch the heading "Positive Ireland"

Using that research design a Billboard, T Shirt and Freebie as part of a promotional campaign.
Finished pieces on A4 size

3D Project (Mini Brief)

Using previous research, theme, and concept create a 3D book using re-cyclable materials. 
The book must have some words from Wuthering Heights and have a front and back cover.  Covers and pages can be made from any material.

Exploring typography for engraving on the slate

Final Design for the Book Cover

Having major trouble keeping my penguin template together!!!!........any ideas?

Draft covers continued.....