Overall, the practical module was a success. It was able to answer the question 'Does graphic design for children need to be gendered to be successful, and the testing of the practical gave the same results as what was found in the essay.
The project met the requirements of the brief and throughout the primary research, and feedback from children has been gathered to ensure the magazine was appropriate throughout it's development. Although the magazine was not the most popular, this does not mean it wasn't successful. It does show that there is a market for gender neutral design, and that gender neutral design can be successful.
The deliverables were of a high standard and achieved what was set out by the brief. Brand guidelines and future issues were also created to show the magazine has longevity and highlights the techniques used to appeal to a broad audience. The primary research was an extremely important aspect of the project and it shaped the way the brand was designed.
To summarise, the practical element solidified what was stated in the essay. Children are more likely to choose what has been engrained in them from a very early age. Pink and blue still dominate their favourite colours. Large portions of girls prefer pink to blue, and large portions of boys prefer blue to pink. This does not mean to say that any other colour is unacceptable, but usually it will be the most popular choice. This observation is reflected in general across gender stereotypes within design for children.
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