PPD//Crybabies Piercing Parlour//Flyers.

Finalised flyers and posters ready to be printed tomorrow and then sent down to the Midlands ready for the promotion of the opening of Crybabies Piercing Parlour this coming weekend. Initially, I was worried that they might look a little plain, but some existing idea mock ups made by the client were far too busy with lots of photographic imagery that didn't sit very well with the type element of the design.

However, after making a quick mock up with this short turn-around time, the client was happy, and it will ensure that the design is kept consistent with existing materials and printed designs, such as the business cards printed and now being distributed by the client.

PPD//Level 05 Final Presentation.

My FINAL copy of my presentation for tomorrow's studio session to present to my fellow BAGDers and tutors for the Personal and Professional Development module. Slight edit from yesterday's post, which I assumed was my final design- now having to make edits in regards to transparency issues on Page 9 with my type. Still not perfect, but still legible and readable.


Also, the presentation has now been moved from a basic PDF to a Powerpoint file in order for me to use the presentation mode, and, therefore, keep an eye on the time that I am taking on each slide and topic.


This evening I have also pre-recorded and practiced my presentation to listen to over this evening and have the confidence to discuss my presentation tomorrow without the need for prompt cards. 

PPD//PPD End of Year Presentation Level 05.

My finalised PPD Level 05 End of Year Presentation, to be shown to tutors and my fellow BAGDers on the morning of Wednesday 6th June.
Keeping consistent to my minimalist design approach, and hopefully keeping well-branded, engaging and considered.


Unfortunately, due to the use of opacities in the enveloped distort brush that was used to create the illustrative type on page 9, the image isn't show properly in this PDF copy (and as a result is too faint, but cannot be flattened properly), however, it should be fine and clear in the presentation itself.


Now just memo cards to make for the presentation, and website mock ups until I have finished my PPD module for the year.

PPD//Printed Self Promotional Media.

A quick selection of photographs from the printed self promotional media that I have worked on so far throughout the PPD module (not including my portfolio and CV, which I hope to redesign and print in the very near future). Ideally, I would of liked to have had a lot more ready at this time (invoice and letterheads), and although they are designed, I've been experimenting with various stocks for print, and not entirely happy with what I've used so far, so not quite finished yet.


Printed media includes:

- 600gsm Mohawk Superfine Quadplex Business Cards (translation of ‘Hello’ available in 12 different languages- English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, etc)

- 80gsm Online Sales Receipt Slip (translation of ‘Thank You’ available in 12 different languages- English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, etc)

- 80gsm Customer Compliment Slip (translation of ‘Thank You’ available in 12 different languages- English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, etc)

- 120gsm Reverse Ampersand ‘S’ Brand Logo Stickers

More examples of printed media and updated photographs to be added in the near future.

Image(s) to be added to my PPD presentation to be delivered on the morning of Wednesday 6th June, 09:30am.

PPD//Freelance Work//Crybabies Branding and Advertising.

Continuing to work with piercer Charlie Remy LeBeau as her piercing parlour, Crybabies, opens in Wolverhampton this coming weekend.
Working on putting together promotional designs to advertise the parlour in the way of flyers, posters and social networking media (Facebook and Twitter pages). 
Again, keeping the designs really simple, and replicating the designs for the business cards already made, and going for the bold, flooded pink spot colour we have previously worked with, and a simple, typographic format (using Gotham, as shown in the logo) to ensure the design is eye-catching, and to the point. Having the flooded pink will also act well to replicate the business cards, which are two sided- pink and white. Once the Twitter page, along with Facebook, is completely set up and ready, I'll get these printed and sent down ready for the weekend's opening event.

PPD//Studio Visits//La Boca reply.

This afternoon, I got a reply from the London-based Illustrative design studio, La Boca. After my initial disappointment in my reply from Taxi in Bristol, I've definitely become more relaxed with the idea of ~rejection~ from studios, but had a very pleasant reply this time, and again, am very appreciative that they took the time to look over my portfolio, despite not having any internships or placements available at this time. After Uni has finished for the summer within the next couple of weeks, I'll ensure that I send out another batch of emails in order to hopefully gain a few more studio visits and potential placements over the summer period.

PPD//Personal Development//Bigcartel.

sophiewilsondesign.bigcartel.com

Finally got round to setting up a big cartel shop this evening to hopefully increase my online awareness and potential sales. It's been something I've been meaning to do for a while, and after yesterday's Reetsweet craft fair, inspired me to get a move on, and make a way for people to easily purchase goods online without having to sign up to Etsy, or have any type of commitment on that front. 

After a quiet week on Etsy, hopefully this'll help to increase my sales, and therefore be able to invest into new projects, prints, and more ambitious design ideas.