Test Your Fate: Final Outcome

Overall the final outcome has been finished to a high standard with the mechanisms working well. The plungers can become stuck if too much force is used however this is easily fixed by gently pulling the sides. Throughout this brief there has been multiple challenges and issues especially during the construction process. However this has made me more adaptable as a designer and has forced me to think about things in a different way in order to try and solve multiple problems. Furthermore this brief has made me want to explore bigger 3-dimension projects moving forward as I've enjoyed the challenged of designing for an unusual format. This has been a very extensive project lasting around 3 months which has allowed the machine to be produced to such a high standard as there was time available to solve problems without the need to rush. This brief has allowed me to develop multiple practical skills as well as design skills as I've explored communicating to an audience in a completely different manner than before. The concept behind the machine is well communicated through the enjoyment created when playing the game which reduces the fear of conversation concerning life after graduation. Furthermore due to the light-hearted nature of the game the ability to fail and play again symbolises that the job you land in after university isn't going to be the end. Furthermore this also highlights that it's okay to make mistakes as you can just try again like you can in the game. In addition including alternative routes after university that are not strictly graphic design provides the player with options and highlights the multiple avenues design graduates can go down. The issues encountered during documentation have also highlighted the value of collaboration as trying to shoot and document the machine myself was very difficult therefore help will be gained in the future to more effectively document the final outcome for future use.