Object rationale

Lightbulbs are not simple objects. During my initial research into my object I discovered that they contain many components and the right combination is needed to fit the relevant product, and provide the right type and amount of light. Many people experience confusion when buying bulbs due to to their complex nature and shopping for them often requires prior research to ensure the right bulb is bought.

Inspired by infographics, my proposed piece is a helpful guide to buying a lightbulb. My guide will outline each component of a lightbulb and the light it provides in an easy to follow format. These component sections will contain useful information, either in text for the parts that need to be explained, or in images for the parts that need to be shown. People often respond better to and process images easier than they do text so I thought that in particular the shape and fitting for the bulbs would work best as images.

Ideally my piece would be a large scale print put into use in a hardware or home store, where lightbulbs are sold. This would mean my audience would be consumers, anyone that would be buy a bulb. This is more likely to be adults, and less likely to be children. The colours of the poster may need to vary depending on the surroundings, so I will create two versions, with altered colourways.