'Getting people to tell the truth more' Evaluation...

Sooo...The project is finished. The work is done. And what a brief. I really REALLY enjoyed working with Chris Starkie.

Personally i think we worked really well together. We didn't fight, we didn't argue we just got on with the project and appreciated each others separate skills for what they were. I did think at the beginning of the project we may clash but it really didn't happen. We managed to share the load of the project equally, with Chris working on the computer based part (The Web-design, the layout) and myself doing the craft based part (The Illustrations, putting the book together). And we both worked collaboratively to create content.

As both Chris and I are fairly organised people we kept to a schedule, which in turn kept our specific areas organised and it meant we actually had the project finished the day before the deadline. We weren't flapping around at the end of the project. Chris's level head also kept me from worrying and panicking that everything wouldn't be done, which was a nice change.

I think I really can speak for both of us and say that we were very happy with the outcome. All our hard work had really paid of. By creating the branding of 'Muzzy' it meant we could easily transfer the branding to the website, book and maybe later merchandise. By having the corporate identity it left us open to a lot of different areas, that we could possibly take further.

Now for the products themselves. The websites, i think, worked really well. The colours, text and images were in keeping with the whole design which meant there is a continuity between the product and the web-designs. This was very important for me, as I really wanted the whole project to flow and it look like a set. I really think the illustrations worked well, by creating an asexual character it meant that all children could relate to Muzzy, meaning there was no specific gender bias towards lying. Combined with the content that both Chris and I settled on, the stories really come alive and the illustrations help drive the message home to kids. I really like the concept of the book, creating a book that both children and parents can relate to. One in the fundamentals of lying and the other in learning ways to discipline a child without causing hurt or pain, thus creating a gentle and friendly bond between the parent and child which will help them both in later life.

Generally i was/am very happy with the way we worked, what we put together and how it was all done. I think we utalised the time given effectively and have left avenues open for use to pursue later.