After reading one of Alice’s blog posts it gave me the most
amazing idea of putting together a few samples of my work together for a
presentation. This was less of a formal presentation
and more of a casual chat, so anything as much as taking along my portfolio
would have been too much. This was a perfect way of showing my work and
discussing it informally. If you have an iPad I would definitely recommend presenting
samples of work this way. Of course, if it was anything as much as an
interview, I would have taken my portfolio, and some of my printed produced
items in order to give a clear idea of paper stock choices and a real feel for
the final production of my work.
It was also handy to share images away from my portfolio, including work in progress, and current things I am working on which is not quite portfolio finish. This gave a clear idea of my working process and how I get through the stages whilst designing.
It was also handy to share images away from my portfolio, including work in progress, and current things I am working on which is not quite portfolio finish. This gave a clear idea of my working process and how I get through the stages whilst designing.
Other than this, I have been keeping myself busy. I have
recently got another job as a freelance web designer, which I also design for
branding and print, social media, and e-flyers/brochures. The work at the
moment is quite demanding, so lately other than sleeping, I have just been
working.
Yesterday I also started my Masters degree, I
was overly nervous about starting; meeting new people, my project, and whether
I would struggle on the course or not, although after the introduction it was
nice to hear we are offered some support, and tutorials along the way, so I
will not be left completely on my own as I had imagined. My group is quite
small, being only three of us on the course; both seem very nice, and most
definitely talented. I am the only one that entered this year with only just
completing my degree, so both have had much more industry experience, which is
brilliant, and the kind of the people I need to be around. I still feel I have
miles to go before I will get where I want to be as a designer. I am sure to
enjoy the freedom and space to think and develop whilst on the course though.I am sure to keep my blog up to date whilst undertaking my studies anyway, so be sure to read. I need to somehow add the blogger option to allow others to comment, once I work this out, I would love to hear any comments or thoughts on my work, or additionally send me an email. I will always respond.
It’s not all work; in a few weeks I am off to Paris to celebrate my graduation, I am very excited. My proposed literature review happens to be the day after I get back, so I will have to make sure I keep on track. I am very excited to take a few days off though.