OUGD505 | STUDIO BRIEF 1 | FURTHER RESEARCH

To begin this brief, I undertook research into examples of re-designed banknotes to gain inspiration for my own project. My initial thoughts on this brief were to create something that points towards sustainability and the future of the planet, showcasing important natural landscapes on the bank notes as a reminder to everyone that we need to do our part to protect the planet.

Some examples of bank notes using achievements of science and technology are included here:

The designs are very detailed and it would be difficult to produce something like this at a high standard using analogue techniques.

These notes are more simplistic and have a larger focus on colour and are more suited to my style of working. These designs would be easier to print using traditional methods, but would still be highly complex and would need multiple different processes.

These examples of single colour notes look very simple but effective. The pink note is modern and contemporary, where as the purple looks more traditional and detailed. The style of the purple note is what I had in mind for my original idea. 

The Norwegian passport is an official document which makes use of print finishes. It uses glow in the dark ink to change the scene at night time. I really like this idea, and would love to produce a bank note with a hidden message thats displayed under a certain light.