Here is just some bits and bobs that i have picked up over the weeks of doing this project! & I think it is key to promote and advertise the work being done at Emmaus ! The furniture that i got from emmaus had this sticker on which i have kept, and Marc the man... Continue Reading →
COLOURS & TEXTILES
As i mentioned in a previous post, Olivia who i was originally collaborating with unfortunately let me down! However i am glad that she did as it allowed me to team up with Matthew a fantastic textile student! Who designed some amazing cushions and plate mates for the furniture we up cycled for emmaus for the TAKE ME HOME... Continue Reading →
TAKE ME HOME FINAL POSTER
PDF version of Take Me Home Poster, Campaign with Emmaus The aim for the poster was to create a subliminal meaning for the consumer, in the poster the furniture is representing a homeless person. Giving it a conscious double meaning, making the consumer think about the homeless issue. I included QR Codes to make it easily accessible to... Continue Reading →
UP-CYCLING EMMAUS FURNITURE (TAKE ME HOME)
In my recent posts i have spoke about the collaborative campaign project with Emmaus and breaking the stigma of giving and talking to the homeless. Since my recent posts i have been to the Emmaus' warehouse in Preston to choose a piece of furniture to do up, below are images of the furniture before during... Continue Reading →
TAKE ME HOME
If you would like to buy this furniture email rsbarker@uclan.ac.uk or contact Rebecca on 07752244876. Thank you
ON THE MEND GETS THE GO AHEAD
Yesterday I was supposed to meet with the Emmaus Preston & Burnley director, but he got stuck in Burnley so i spoke with the next best man - Marc Bamber the area retail manager. Marc was fantastic and seems very keen to collaborate with UCLan. He took me to the main warehouse where he told... Continue Reading →
COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN POSTER MOCK-UPS
After collaborating with Olivia from advertising and deciding what our campaign is going to be about we decided to have a poster to advertise/tell the story through. I liked the idea of having a piece of furniture and using a double meaning heading to capture people. 'Give this chair a home' is relevant to our... Continue Reading →