Online Presence

Wixx Website

I create an online portfolio of my work using Wix. I am not usually a big fan of template websites, this is just a short-term solution. The website shows a selection of my work, a page about me and a link to download my CV. And also includes a contact page with links to my Behance, Twitter and Instagram.

Resigned my blog to match my branding. I think it is important to keep everything consistent, to show strength is my personal brand.

Behance

I updated my Behance with some of my latest work. I think that Behance is a great way to share your work.  There is room to be much more detailed about your designs and process.

Design Instagram Account

I finally got around to creating a sperate design Instagram account. Previously I would combine images of my work on my personal account among my other pictures. I think that having a separate account is much more professional. It also separates my design side from my personal life. Instagram is a great way to get your work seen and find designers. Through Instagram, I was able to find loads of new design studios and magazines.

OUGD 602 - Final Presentation

 - Me as a designer at the start of the year

- Me as a designer now and how things have changed

-Explain each point

- What I gained from level 4

- Figuring out what graphic design is

- I learnt how to use illustrator and InDesign

- Got to try screen printing for the first time

- Had a lack of confidence in my designs

- Some examples of level 4 work

- What I gained from level 5

- Discovered that I really loved editorial design 

and that it was something I would like to pursue

in the future

- Stepped away from working with digital all the

time and experimented with a more hands 

on approach

- Got to work collaboratively for the first time.

seeing what it's like to work with other people 

was great practice for the future

- Examples of level 5 work 

 - Level 6 so far

- Time management has always been a big problem 

for me, so this year I really tried to organise my 

time efficiently so that I was able to manage all 

of my modules and briefs

- Picking my own briefs allowed me to be more 

independence as a designer. And setting your 

own deadlines mean I had to be more self

motivative

- Communicating with studios and other designers 

had always been a fear of mine for some 

reason. But this year I contacted some studios

 and it wasn't as intimidating as I thought

 - Examples of level 6 work

- Two week placement at London Fashion Agency 

over easter.

- I will be helping them with branding projects and 

to design their website

- LFA work with building fashion brands

- Fashion is an interest of mine and I thought 

they would be perfect for me.

- Milo the office dog! (best perk of the job)

- After uni I want to move to London.

- I have always loved the city

- A lot of the magazines I am interested in are

based in London

- I was in contact with tank magazine and they

said to email they once i finish uni to 

organise a summer placement. 

- The graphic thought facility

- Wonderland magazine 

- Two times elliott 

- Go on to study for my MA 

- I have always wanted to start my own magazine 

- I have a few zine projects on the go this year

which I plan on keeping on going with.