Collaborative Responsive // Things we think

Ella's Kitchen Brief, collaborative partner: Katie Winter

10 things we think the same:

Similar Values
Love Organic
Both want to experiment with processes
Like the childlike feel
Both enjoy illustration
Laser cutting
Screen Printing
Interested in type

10 things we think differently:

Different design practice
Skills
Individual Responsibilities
Non - design skills
Concept idea's

Key Common things we want out the brief:

Childlike Feel
Fun and Friendly
Colourful
Gain clients
Experiment with Processes
Promote their initial values
Use new techniques
Add something extra to the brief (eg bibs, jigsaws)
3D element

Key Common different things we want out the brief:

Katie wants to do: 3D experimentation 
Experimentation with textiles 
Experiment with colour
Experiment with photography

I want to further my skills on the laser cutter (designs for laser cutter) if appropriate
Develop collaborative skills
Improve pitching/ presenting skills
Improve research skills
Improve type skills

Benefits of Collaboration

Learning new skills
Use your partners skills
Concepts and idea's from two perspectives
Can always blame someone else
Greater level of confidence in a team
Professional Personal Integrity (can't let the other person down)
Share the pressure
Confidence to take risks
Shared responsibility/ workload

Problems with Collaboration

Disagreement
Money/ Budget
Style/ Design Decisions
Workload
Broader Practice
Having to compromise
Poor communication

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