{"id":278,"date":"2024-03-13T13:50:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/?p=278"},"modified":"2024-03-13T13:57:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:57:15","slug":"jordan-blythe-jb-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/talk-lecture-serias\/jordan-blythe-jb-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Blythe \/ JB Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Blythe&#8217;s lecture into his personal design background from the start of education at Norwich Uni (then NSAD) and his progression into his industry and the foundation of his own studio was a genuine and entertaining insight into the design world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-13-at-1.30.04\u202fpm.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-13-at-1.30.04\u202fpm.png 800w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-13-at-1.30.04\u202fpm-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-13-at-1.30.04\u202fpm-768x418.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following his graduation from Norwich School of Art and Design in 2008, Blythe took placements in renowned agencies such as Pentagram, Turner Duckworth and Pearlfisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3756-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-280\" style=\"width:651px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3756-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3756-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3756-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3756-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3756-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Blythe discussing his industry placements from 2007 to 2010<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blythe&#8217;s work allowed me to reflect on my design from a new viewpoint, particularly in learning about what makes brands feel premium and modern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3757-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3757-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3757-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3757-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3757-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3757-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Blythe showcasing his digital social media design work for Chapters<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a UX student, I took care to note the ways in which Blythe brings his designs to the digital canvas, particularly mobile. I considered his text composition, sizing and hierarchical design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FireShot-Capture-029-The-Pea-www.jb-studio.co_.uk_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FireShot-Capture-029-The-Pea-www.jb-studio.co_.uk_.png 800w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FireShot-Capture-029-The-Pea-www.jb-studio.co_.uk_-281x300.png 281w, https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/kai-payne\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FireShot-Capture-029-The-Pea-www.jb-studio.co_.uk_-768x819.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A selection of Blythe&#8217;s design work from &#8216;The Pea!&#8217;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blythe&#8217;s work on &#8216;The Pea!&#8217;, a diabetes-beating snack reminded me of how useful a fresh and modern brand can be in communicating an idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Blythe&#8217;s talk, I took away some key points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Develop a thick skin to ideas. Don&#8217;t be afraid to let them go.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m reminded that ideas won&#8217;t always be perfect, and iteration, reflection and thorough process will allow me to produce the best work I can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Look for placements outside of the obvious <\/em>selections.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With placements on my mind, I take this advice and remember I have the chance to use placement work as an opportunity to widen my specialty and explore new areas of design I havent&#8217;t touched on before or don&#8217;t focus on as much as I&#8217;d like to.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blythe&#8217;s lecture into his personal design background from the start of education at Norwich Uni (then NSAD) and his progression into his industry and the foundation of his own studio was a genuine and entertaining insight into the design world. 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