WHY ARE WE HERE//Top ten list
1// Who am I as a designer?
2// Contacting re placements- too formal/informal?
3// What is it to be freelance? Is it possible to be freelance straight away?
4// Creating a company/design practice- team collaborations.
5// What you're into- focus/specialism
6// How to become independent
7// Networking
8// Creative skills and software development
9// HOW to be a designer- professional practice
10// Feasibility of working abroad (and placements)EXPECTATIONS AND CONCERNS- INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
1// Where to start.
2// Expect to gain more knowledge about Graphic Design.
3// Gives us a chance to experience different areas of design ans see whether we like them/ if it's what you want to do.
4// How do you gain experience to be able to do these placements?- Some require you to already
have experience.
5// How do you approach companies- what do you say to ask for your placement? (HELP NEEDED).
6// How do you prepare yourself for the experience- portfolio, CV, what do you wear?!
7// How do professional relationships work? Client>Designer>Printer.
8// Want to make more contacts/network.
9// Gain confidence in own work.
10// How do you know you're ready?
11// Want proper live work experience- full professional experience, real briefs.
12// Help to discover who we want to work with/how we want to work.
Again, really helpful discussing this with others- and provided us with a great insight into the concerns and hopes of others- really reassuring to know that you're not necessarily alone when it comes to your concerns (and ambitions).
TASK FOR MYSELF IN RESPONSE TO THE SESSION
(for group tutorial, 8th November)
1// BECAUSE STUDIO, PRESTON, UK.
http://www.becausestudio.co.uk/
Great combination of design, print and photography- right up my street.
Based in Preston, not too familiar with the area (but have friends there)- could be interesting to visit somewhere completely new, but where I still have contacts for support.
Based in Preston, not too familiar with the area (but have friends there)- could be interesting to visit somewhere completely new, but where I still have contacts for support.
2// BROKEN TWILL, LEEDS, UK.
http://brokentwill.co.uk/
Really cool designers- have produced photography work for one of my favourite magazines, 'Oh Comely'. A small team of designers based in Leeds- fits in with my work environment ambitions and very practical for accommodation and staying in Leeds over the summer.
http://brokentwill.co.uk/
3// SNAP, BRISTOL, UK.
http://www.snapstudio.org.uk/hello/
A lively, genteel scrinprint design studio located in Bristol- a great part of the country with connections easy transport links. Working in print really appeals to me- and this small eight-member community would be brilliant to be a part of. One of my favourite Illustrators, Clare Owen, has worked at this studio- to follow in her footsteps would be wonderful.
http://www.snapstudio.org.uk/hello/
A lively, genteel scrinprint design studio located in Bristol- a great part of the country with connections easy transport links. Working in print really appeals to me- and this small eight-member community would be brilliant to be a part of. One of my favourite Illustrators, Clare Owen, has worked at this studio- to follow in her footsteps would be wonderful.
4// THE ARCHIPELAGO, LEEDS, UK.
http://www.wearethearchipelago.co.uk/
Having contacted StudioMikMik (Shipley, Leeds) about a potential Studio Visit, the founding designer Michael Lewis told me about his new design collective- settling in a studio space in Leeds soon. The Archipelago is a design co-operative who specialise in Graphic Design and Illustration with an environmental ethos that I aspire to myself work with and be associated with in my practice.
http://www.wearethearchipelago.co.uk/
5// ELLE MAGAZINE, HEARST NATIONAL MAGAZINE COMPANY, LONDON, UK.
http://www.elleuk.com/
Having worked for a short-term period for Cosmopolitan Magazine over the summer, it was suggested by one of their freelance designers that I work for Elle- with my love for serif typefaces and "elegantly structure" griding design. Of course, completely flattered, I took this on board. Already a fan of the stylish magazine, working for their in-house design team (in editorials and printed publication) would be a real treat.
http://www.elleuk.com/
Having worked for a short-term period for Cosmopolitan Magazine over the summer, it was suggested by one of their freelance designers that I work for Elle- with my love for serif typefaces and "elegantly structure" griding design. Of course, completely flattered, I took this on board. Already a fan of the stylish magazine, working for their in-house design team (in editorials and printed publication) would be a real treat.
Recommended to me by tutor John, Coroflot is a website with links to design agencies and studios- a great way to start looking for potential placements in Europe (looking at France, Switzerland, and particularly Belgium). I will definitely come back to this throughout the next few days and continue my search for contemporary design practices I could potentially find a placement in.
7// UN.TITLED, LEICESTER, UK.
http://un.titled.co.uk/
Un.titled in Leicester boasts a really impressive range of high-end, well finished print and web designs- really edgy and contemporary, working for them would be a brilliant learning curve, and hopefully a way to produce designs for a slightly older target market than my current designs are usually perceived (children/teen).
http://un.titled.co.uk/
Un.titled in Leicester boasts a really impressive range of high-end, well finished print and web designs- really edgy and contemporary, working for them would be a brilliant learning curve, and hopefully a way to produce designs for a slightly older target market than my current designs are usually perceived (children/teen).
Also, a great designer, Andrew Townsend has interned and now works for them- a great inspiration.
8// DRY, LONDON, UK.
http://www.dry.uk.com/
Dry in London produce a great range of design outcomes- particulalarly packaging design, which is quite rare in design studios, and an avenue I'd certainly like to learn more about, and develop my outcomes in the particular area of design.
http://www.dry.uk.com/
Dry in London produce a great range of design outcomes- particulalarly packaging design, which is quite rare in design studios, and an avenue I'd certainly like to learn more about, and develop my outcomes in the particular area of design.
9// KILLSTUDIO, SOMERSET, UK.
http://www.killstudio.co.uk/
A brand, identity and illustration company location in sunny Somerset- again, a great part of the world- and somewhere I could imagine myself living post-graduation. The studio design a range of high-end designs in a range of outcomes I would be very interested in pursuing- great stuff.
http://www.killstudio.co.uk/
A brand, identity and illustration company location in sunny Somerset- again, a great part of the world- and somewhere I could imagine myself living post-graduation. The studio design a range of high-end designs in a range of outcomes I would be very interested in pursuing- great stuff.
Thomas Manss & Company produce beautifully finished, high end design outcomes, with a more than impressive client list. Working for clients such as Zaha Hadid and RIBA, there designs have strong architectural influence- with a partner working in Architecture this is a natural interest for me, and a truly influentual and rewarding career path- definitely one to consider.
11// SPIN, LONDON, UK.
http://spin.co.uk/
Spin produce a great range of designs for a wide variety of inspiring clients- one of my favourites being Wallpaper* magazine. Particularly focusing on printed publications, this is an agency that I would certainly be interested in pursuing- being in London would also provide great networking and communication opportunities.
12// THIRTEEN, BRISTOL, UK.
http://www.thirteen.co.uk/
Located in Bristol- a refreshing change to the usual city locations for contemporary design studios, Thirteen are a well-established and highly-regarded design studio with specialisms in Illustration (digital)- to work with them would be a great honour, and I'm sure a great development in my professional design practice.
http://www.thirteen.co.uk/
Located in Bristol- a refreshing change to the usual city locations for contemporary design studios, Thirteen are a well-established and highly-regarded design studio with specialisms in Illustration (digital)- to work with them would be a great honour, and I'm sure a great development in my professional design practice.
13// FLINK, ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM.
http://www.flink.be/
Flink are a small but very sucessful design agency based in Belgium's contemporary art and design hotspot- Antwerp. Again, somewhere that I'd be very interested in living post-graduation- and would be a great opportunity to develop a little more design, personal, and financial independence with the overseas experience.
http://www.flink.be/
Flink are a small but very sucessful design agency based in Belgium's contemporary art and design hotspot- Antwerp. Again, somewhere that I'd be very interested in living post-graduation- and would be a great opportunity to develop a little more design, personal, and financial independence with the overseas experience.
14// DEZEEN, LONDON, UK.
http://www.dezeen.com/
With a real love for architecture and product design- de zeen would be a great platform to research and promote these areas, along with creating some beautiful web-based design for their website, and print for their periodicals and journals. A well-established and reknowned design network, working for de zeen would be great for the old CV- I'm sure I'd learn a lot.
For the past five years there's been nothing I'd like more than to go and visit Fruit Towers (aka the 'Innocent Smoothie' HQ). With a great environmental, friendly and funny identity and brand, working for Innocent would make me so happy to go into work every day. The dream.
16// EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS, EDINBURGH, UK.
http://www.edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk/
Originally introduced to Edinburgh printmakers by Illustrator Robbie Porter. I don't think much of the website (except that it needs quite a hefty overhaul...!). Would be a great opportunity to develop my print skills- something I really want to pursue.
http://www.edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk/
Originally introduced to Edinburgh printmakers by Illustrator Robbie Porter. I don't think much of the website (except that it needs quite a hefty overhaul...!). Would be a great opportunity to develop my print skills- something I really want to pursue.
17// SUN & MOON STUDIOS, BRISTOL, UK.
http://www.sunandmoonstudios.co.uk/#/home
Sun & Moon Studio studio specialise in illustration and animation- working with pristigious designers Aardman, along with many other great projects and clients- fun, playful design. Might be a little complex for my current abilities in terms of video and animation, but definitely something I'd like to push more, and pursue in my personal developments.
http://www.sunandmoonstudios.co.uk/#/home
Sun & Moon Studio studio specialise in illustration and animation- working with pristigious designers Aardman, along with many other great projects and clients- fun, playful design. Might be a little complex for my current abilities in terms of video and animation, but definitely something I'd like to push more, and pursue in my personal developments.
18// DESIGN PROJECT, LEEDS, UK.
http://www.designproject.co.uk/
Design Project Leeds have worked with some truly wonderful clients- D&AD, Fedrigoni, etc. A tenuous link, I once met the creative director's wife whilst working in a Leeds store last year- where she presented me with his business card stating "You should apply to work there... he doesn't think girls make good Graphic Designers"...well... I do like a challenge...
http://www.designproject.co.uk/
Design Project Leeds have worked with some truly wonderful clients- D&AD, Fedrigoni, etc. A tenuous link, I once met the creative director's wife whilst working in a Leeds store last year- where she presented me with his business card stating "You should apply to work there... he doesn't think girls make good Graphic Designers"...well... I do like a challenge...
Really, no introduction or explanation is needed- there is no other Penguin Books publisher. Working for their in house design team would be a real treat- and a pleasure to go into every day, I'm sure. A bookworm from childhood, this would be living the dream.
* See above.
A work placement at Carbon would give me a great opportunity to explore digital design and develop upon what is (currently) my weaker pathway in general Graphic Design practice- some beautiful designs- and really edgy, fun, contemporary work- award-winning talents.
22// PENTAGRAM, LONDON, UK.
http://www.pentagram.com/work/#/all/all/newest/
http://www.pentagram.com/work/#/all/all/newest/
Legendary designers with many years in the business- Pentagram have created some stunning designs for truly reknowned clients- The London Design Festival, Tiffany & Co and Penguin, to name but a few.
An inspiringly broad range of design, spread over a wide range of countries- working at Base could lead to big things. Great multidisciplinary company- and in Belgium too- ticking all the boxes.
24// HEYDAYS, OSLO, NORWAY.
Heydays have been on my "most oogled" list for quite some time- working for them would be truly fantastic- I think I would learn a great deal about edgy, contemporary design- but then again... I would learn a lot about extreme debt with living in Norway- need to consider financial stability and feasibility of the potential of a placement.
25// THEM, LONDON, UK.
http://www.themlondon.com/
Recommended by a friend who was fortunate to visit 'Them' on a London studio visit trip, this studio looks right up my street. Women designers creating edgy, fresh, and varied design outcomes. Being based in London for a placement would also be a great opportunity to get my name out there, and my work seen.
26// TOTALITY, LEEDS, UK
http://www.totalitygcs.co.uk/home/
26// TOTALITY, LEEDS, UK
http://www.totalitygcs.co.uk/home/
Have worked with some really impressive clients- Unilver, Ainsley Harriot, etc- working particularly with print- a field I want to specialise in. Also, being in Leeds would also be very practical for me in terms of summer placement, and staying in my current accommodation- makes good, economic sense.
27//BIVOUAC, YORK, UK
This York-based Design agency offers a great range of disciplines and design outcomes- particularly focusing on my two favourite areas of Graphic Design- illustration and print. Again, another great part of the world to work in- after graduation, I could really imagine myself living in somewhere like York (close enough to a large city, yet quite, peaceful and cultural- like my town, Shrewsbury, back home!)- would be great to have a taste
of working life there.
27//THE CONSULT, LEEDS, UK
I remember seeing The Consult's branding for the Tockwith Beer Festival a couple of months ago- and really fell in love with their branding style. A well-established, yet contemporary practice- working with them would be really insightful, and would allow me a great opportunity to work more in branding- and learn about this lucrative side of Graphic Design.
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