This project was my first time working in a group with eleven people. Before this, most of my previous projects were individual work or small team collaborations. Because of this, joining such a large group was both exciting and challenging for me. It gave me a new understanding of teamwork, communication, and collaborative design.
At the beginning, I felt a little nervous. In a large group, there are many different personalities, ideas, and working styles. Everyone has their own strengths and opinions, so it can be difficult at first to find a common direction. Compared with small groups, discussions took longer and decisions were sometimes slower because more people needed to agree.
However, I also quickly saw the advantages of working with many people. Since our team included students with different skills, we were able to divide the project into several parts such as graphic design, technical development, concept research, visuals, sound, and exhibition setup. This made the project more ambitious than something one or two people could create alone.
My role was mainly in the graphic design area, so I focused on visual identity, passport design, and exhibition graphics. At the same time, I needed to communicate with members from other areas to make sure our work connected well together. For example, graphic design needed to match the concept team’s narrative, and also fit the technical team’s interactive system. This helped me understand that in group projects, no part works alone.
One challenge was communication. With eleven people, it is easy for information to become unclear or missed. Sometimes different members had different expectations about deadlines or design direction. Because of this, regular meetings and updates became very important. I learned that clear communication can save a lot of time and reduce misunderstandings.
Another challenge was balancing ideas. In a big group, many people want to contribute creative suggestions. Sometimes ideas were very different from each other. At first, I thought disagreement was a problem, but later I understood it can also be useful. Discussion and debate often helped us improve the concept and see possibilities we did not notice before.
What I appreciated most was learning from others. I could observe how technical members solved problems, how others presented concepts, and how people organised tasks under pressure. Everyone brought something valuable to the project. This made me feel that collaboration is also a learning process.
Personally, this experience helped me become more open and adaptable. In individual projects, I usually control all decisions myself. In a large group, I needed to listen more, compromise sometimes, and trust other people’s skills. This was not always easy, but it helped me grow.
Looking back, working in an eleven-person team was challenging, sometimes messy, but also rewarding. It showed me that strong projects often come from collective effort rather than one person alone. Different skills, different ideas, and shared responsibility can create something much larger than individual work.
As my first experience in such a big team, it taught me not only about design, but also about patience, cooperation, and communication. I believe these are skills that will be very important in my future study and career.
