Self Promotion

This self promotion is in the form of a book. This allows the viewer to physically interact with the product. Nice.

Dear MotherHen,

So I got the watercolours out and drew my mum a mothers day card....

Happy Mothers Day Maaam!

Progress Tutorial

Fresh out of my progress tutorial and I am feeling positive! I had a great discussion with Fred and now have questions answered and a direction I need to head in order for me to progress.

The main mission Fred set me in order to help me with this is to come in and set myself a task to complete; I need to research, design and resolve my problem within a day. From speeding up this process I can then see where the holes are within my design, I then know what I need to research in order for me to be able to resolve the problem within the next day. This will ensure I do not begin to go round and round in circles between researching and designing, but actually resolve the problem using the research and designs I have. I can see this being of great help in my development as a designer, so I guess I need to get to it.

Fred also suggested that I engage with the tutors more, when tutors are in the studio I should approach them for a quick chat to show them my work and just get a little focused feedback so that I can then move on from this and push myself further.

In terms of the area of design I wish to specialise in, I discussed with Fred how I had developed an interest into retail design but also still had a strong interest in printed matter. As a result, Fred suggested that I research into all areas (retail, publication and type within branding) then bring all these together within my practice. He suggested that I look at high end editorial and inspirations outside of graphic design, then bring these design elements back into the area of retail. This will then allow me to produce fresh designs that push the boundaries and not just follow the existing style.

As for PPD, I need to continue to research into designers, not just within the field of retail/editorial graphics but others of interest too in order to give me a sense of what they do and how they work. I also need to forget about where I want to be based at this point in time and look at designers internationally and in London, even if I don't see myself working in these areas (although I wouldn't mind living abroad!)

All in all, my progress tutorial was very helpful and has most certainly pointed me in the right direction for now.

PPD Work Samples

Today we had our second  PPD session which prepared us for putting together samples of our work, after all when we begin contacting studios they will inevitably ask to view samples of our work (maybe ask for a portfolio) before they even consider accepting.

Working in groups, we firstly had to consider why we need to send work samples. This required us to think logically and in completing this task it led us to truly consider what purpose of us sending this information would be and what we have to offer as a designer.

Next, we considered what to send in order to showcase our talents. This made us think about how we can differentiate ourselves from others and demonstrate not only the fact that we can produce a finished piece of design but also the process we go through to get there.  

We then thought about how we should send our work and how it would be received. Again, it is important that it stands out from others but remains appropriate to the product being sent. 

In considering the problems that may arise as a result of sending pieces of work to design studio we hopefully will take these into consideration in order to reduce the possibility of these occurring.

All in all, today's session proved very useful in getting us to think about how to get our work out there in the best, most creative way which will get us noticed and hopefully considered by design studios.

OUCE255 End of Module Self Evaluation

 

PPD Creative CV

Todays PPD session made me truly consider myself as a designer; where I currently stand, where I want to go/be and how to get there. It also made me realise that I had done a lot more than I first thought (in terms of live briefs, collaborative work, setting up a print exhibition etc.) but there is plenty more for me to get on with doing, with studio visits being my main aim. I feel that visiting studios will help me see where I want to go within the world of design and if I decide I like one particular area then I can assure myself it is the type of work I want to produce.

New Email

I have just set up a new email account which I can use at a professional level. I am also going to begin to use my tumblr to showcase my work to professionals.