Work Experience at The Point Design

I am currently doing a work placement at The Point Design, a Graphic Design studio based at The Toffee Factory. So far I have found the experience really helpful and it has given me an insight to what to expect when working in  industry. I have enjoyed the fast paced approach to work, in the past week I have worked on three briefs rather than working on one project over six weeks, I have also been introduced to working with a new program which is similar to InDesign, Quark.

The previous project, Digital Applications has really prepared me well for work experience, every day I have been able to apply a lot of techniques that I learnt in the sessions. Alongside my work placement I have been working on my D&AD brief in the evenings, this has given me even more practice using Illustrator and Photoshop, as a result my confidence has really grown, I feel that I am really heading in the right direction with the course.

PNE start up your own business short course

I recently finished a four week short course on how to set up your own business which is run by PNE enterprise. I found the course very useful as it provided me with all the information on what steps I need to take to enable me to start up my own freelance graphic design business, an option I want to consider in the future.

The course gave advice on how to write up a business plan, what financial help is available, information on how to manage tax and national insurance, what market research should be done and any important details regarding the law.

Now that I have all these resources  I am going to write up a draft business plan so that I will remember and have a reference of all the of information I have learnt, I will then be able to apply these skills in any future career choices.

Wedding Invitations

This the invitation I designed in collaboration with Phil Bailey for a friends wedding which is in July, I really enjoyed working as a group to develop the design, it has been inspired by Native American patterns and the style focuses around a variety of fonts.

Tuesday's Session 5th Feb

In todays session two graphic designers from ClicTime, a company extended from Lego, came in to speak to the class. They explained how their personal career journeys have progressed from being students at Newcastle College to working for a multinational company. Their job descriptions include designing a range of lego clocks and watches to designing a fashion range for a branded surf festival.

After showing a selection of products they design and explaining how they work, they went on to tell the class about a work placement opportunity available and how to apply for it.