Archive for April 2014

Manifesto

My manifesto.

1. If a problem occurs, deal with it and do your best to make it right.
2. Be spontaneous with design.
3. Be passionate about your work.
4. Don't judge people until you know them.
5. Experiment.

Design for Ian Anderson.

Friday 11 April 2014 by James Smith
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Why Am I Here - What do I want to Learn?

5 reasons why you chose to study on this programme 

  • The graphic design cause is a bigger challenge for me & a chance to step of my comfort zone. To me that’s important as that’s how I work to my full potential.
  • I will get the chance to learn new skills and techniques.
  • To expand my knowledge in graphic design and get the most out of what I can.
  • To carry on learning about web design.
  • I could always carry on learning about illustration in my own time.
  • Web design.
  • Better understanding of the theory behind Graphic design.
  • Methods of producing work.
  • How to be professional in the industry.
  • How to improve my presenting skills
5 skills that you think are your strengths.
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Hand drawing
  • Confient in presenting
  • Ambition 
5 things that you want to improve.
  • InDesign layouts
  • Theory work
  • Academic writing
  • Methods of producing work
  • Gaining contacts
5 ways that you will evaluate your progress.
  • Compare old work to new
  • Change in confidence
  • Change in presentation
  • Results of work
  • Ask for feedback 
5 questions that you want to find the answer to.
  • What do I need to do to improve my work
  • Whats the best way to contact professionals
  • How can I improve my academic writing
  • What are the best ways to present work
  • Is it best to focus on one area of design
5 things that inspire you.
  • Illustration
  • Publications
  • Music
  • Branding
  • Fashion




5 things that you want to learn during your time on the programme.





10 examples of design that illustrate your fields of creative interest.


Thursday 10 April 2014 by James Smith
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