10 Things i WANT to get out of the third year...
1. A good degree.
2. A good dissertation grade.
3. To develop my illustration skills.
4. More illustration work for my portfolio
5. To have a professional portfolio that represents my interests.
6. To be interested in the work i produce.
7. To put my skills to into practice.
8. To have more contacts in the design/craft areas I'm interested in.
9. To get my work into the public more.
10. To organise my time effectively so i can have a more balanced life.
10 things i NEED to get out of the third year...
1. An online presence, to make my work more accessible.
2. A solid, consistent brand and identity that people associate with my work and my designs.
3. More work experience in my area of expertise (craft based design) to develop my skills and portfolio.
4. A professional portfolio that is organised and can be sent printed or digital at any needed time.
5. More contacts in my area of interest, to help with skill development and professional issues (wholesale, pricing, packaging and promotional issues)
6. To develop my illustration skills to a standard where i can produce imagery to tight deadlines and specifics.
7. To develop my presentation skills to a level where i feel confident addressing a client and explaining my designs.
8. To develop my software skills so i can produce work to a higher standard within a shorter timescale.
9. To organise my time more efficiently.
10. To complete all work to a high standard so that i can have a wide variety of work to choose from for my portfolio.
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Work I NEED to produce...
* Illustrations in editorial contexts and on products, to give my illustrations meaning.
* A variety of styles to my work, but still similar enough so its recognisable as my work.
* Typography based designs, that show i have understanding of typography rules, yet creative.
* Everything to be finished to a professional standard.
* Products and work that are representative of my personality.
Work I WANT to produce...
* Paper based illustrations and designs.
* Screen printed and digitally printed illustrations and typographic work.
* Mixed media/collage work/illustrations.
* Actual working products with my designs on, not just mock ups.
* Designs using more hand made and craft based work.
Skills I NEED to produce...
* Observational drawing skills.
* Hand drawn typography skills.
* Communication skills with designers, clients and customers.
* Software skills that will help me create better work for design for print.
* Finishing skills, as these are very important when creating handmade objects.
Skills i WANT to produce...
* Handmade bookbinding styles and skills, which will help me produce small publications to a professional standard.
* Illustration styles.
* Understanding of typography, which will help with design for print and editorial work.
* Software skills, specifically for print - InDesign, Quark etc.
* Communication with designers, clients and customers as this will make me more confident when presenting work and ideas.
Below is a table of my current ideas and goals in relation to subjects of interest, processes of interest, products i would like to create and contexts i would like my work to be placed in.
