Copy Kats Fearas Teagaisc by Lisa Winstanley

Copy Kats Fearas Teagaisc by Lisa Winstanley is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award in Dearadh Oideachais Competition Category.

Cré-umhaOideachas· 2024

Copy Kats Fearas Teagaisc

by Lisa Winstanley

Client: Lisa Winstanley Design

Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award Winner in Oideachas Category

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The Design

About Copy Kats Fearas Teagaisc

Is fearas teagaisc é Copy Kats a cruthaíodh d'oideoirí ealaíne agus dearaidh chun díriú ar chóipeáil amhairc. Tacaíonn an fearas le ceardlanna dearaidh rannpháirtíochta a dhéanann iniúchadh ar cheithre shaincheist a bhaineann le hionracas cruthaitheach, eadhon eolas, réamhthuairimí, am agus tacaíocht. Ar an ábhar tá leabhráin ghníomhaíochta bearrtha, sraith cártaí saincheaptha, póstaeir dhébheileacha agus paca déantóra páipéarachais, agus iad go léir déanta le modhanna clódóireachta traidisiúnta. Cuireann pailéad geal datha, clófhoireann glan gan seiribh agus léaráidí spraíúla cait leis an ábhar a dhéanamh inrochtana.

The Recognition

About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Copy Kats Fearas Teagaisc Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Copy Kats Fearas Teagaisc ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh Copy Kats Fearas Teagaisc riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Copy Kats Toolkit is a creative solution for art & design educators, uniquely addressing visual plagiarism. Its strength lies in the strategic fusion of practicality and creativity, tackling Kats issues through hands-on activities and a vibrant brand identity. Distinctive features include playful cat integration, making it approachable. The toolkit stands out for its innovative blend of wordplay and visuals, offering a dynamic resource that addresses educational challenges in a conceptually rich and visually delightful manner.
Dimensions & Packaging: Overall toolkit box is:
(w)50cm x (h)30cm x (d)6cm

Each Participatory Design Toolkit Contains:
Die-cut Activity Book
Custom Postcards
Die-cut Activity 2 folder
Custom Card Deck
Custom size Double-sided Poster 1
Die-cut Activity 3 folder
Brainstorming guidebook
Custom Size Double-sided Poster 2
Die-cut Activity 4 folder
Custom Activity 4 dashboard template
Custom size Double-sided Poster 3

Each Maker Pack Contains:
Die Cut A5 Notepad
A Custom Pencil Box
Custom Sharpies Box
Custom Sticky Note pack
Custom Name cards x5 pieces
Custom Tape design
Custom Glue Stick
Custom Eraser
Ruler
Pencil Sharpener
Bulldog Clips/paperclips
Tags: Participatory design, Visual plagiarism, Art and design education, Ethical practices, Toolkit, Innovative pedagogies, Brand identity, Graphic elements, Cute cats
Production Technology: The Toolkit contains custom-designed physical components such as die-cut booklets, custom stationery sets, a custom deck of cards and vibrant posters, all created using high-quality printed materials. The design emphasises simplicity and accessibility, with a vibrant colour palette and clear sans serif typeface. The playful visual language is incorporated throughout the design, enhancing the overall visual appeal. The production approach for the toolkit prioritises the effectiveness of traditional print methods to deliver a tangible and engaging experience for educators
Design Challenge: The key challenge in this design initiative lay in integrating practicality with creativity to craft a toolkit addressing visual plagiarism. Internally, historical and social perspectives on plagiarism influenced conceptualisation. Externally, challenges included navigating a lack of school-wide policies and optimising production possibilities for print. Adhering to ethical considerations surrounding image use while infusing a playful aesthetic demanded careful consideration.
Research: The research aimed to address visual plagiarism awareness among art & design educators. The primary objectives were to explore key factors influencing this awareness of knowledge, Assumptions, Time, & Support and develop insights to inform future educational strategies. Data was collected via participatory design workshops. The toolkit includes structured activities designed to uncover insights into participants' perceptions of visual plagiarism. The development of strategies to enhance education on preventing visual plagiarism benefits educators and students.
Inspiration: The Copy Kats Toolkit evolved from the challenges we saw in art and design education, particularly the ethical dilemmas of visual plagiarism. We wanted to shake things up and bring a positive impact, and we did so through a two-year research project. Our goal was to tackle the gaps in Knowledge, Assumptions, Time crunch, and Support (KATS) that educators face.

The spark for this project came from recognising the struggles educators go through dealing with visual plagiarism. We wanted to start a conversation on originality, steering away from the dull and mundane. That's where the adorable cats came in—they're not just cute; they're our creative way of saying, "Let's talk about this!" We wanted to make the toolkit not just practical but visually appealing too.

The Copy Kats Toolkit idea was all about mixing words and visuals in a way that clicks with our fellow art and design educators. The Kats acronym became our secret sauce, creating a fun connection with the brand. It's not just a toolkit; it's a playful ally in our bid to promote creative integrity.
In a nutshell, our inspiration came from a deep desire to tackle teaching challenges, encourage ethical design, and bring a breath of fresh air to education. The cute factor? Well, that's just our way of making a serious topic a bit more fun and engaging; who doesn’t love K-cats!?
Project Duration: The project started in March 2022 in Singapore and was completed in December 2023
Operation Flow: The toolkit is designed to support participatory design workshops which explore 4 unique issues that art and design faculty face when dealing with creative integrity and the ethical production and consumption of images
Patents: Copyrights belong to Lisa Winstanley, 2023
Team Members: Art Director, Designer and Principal Investigator: Lisa Winstanley
Image Credits: Image #No1: Creator (art director/Designer) Lisa Winstanley, Copy Kats toolkit, 2023. Photographer Lisa Peh Jiaxian, afterduskmedia.com, 2023.

Image #No2: Creator (art director/Designer) Lisa Winstanley, Copy Kats toolkit, Detail of Kit, 2023. Photographer Lisa Peh Jiaxian, afterduskmedia.com, 2023.

Image #No3: Creator (art director/Designer) Lisa Winstanley, Copy Kats toolkit, MAKER PACK, 2023. Photographer Lisa Peh Jiaxian, afterduskmedia.com, 2023.

Image #No4: Creator (art director/Designer) Lisa Winstanley, Copy Kats toolkit, Deck of Cards, 2023. Photographer Lisa Peh Jiaxian, afterduskmedia.com, 2023.

Image #No5: Creator (art director/Designer) Lisa Winstanley, Copy Kats toolkit, Posters, 2023. Photographer Lisa Peh Jiaxian, afterduskmedia.com, 2023.