i'm starting my own etsy and i hope to put up some images, cards etc and get my own little empire running!! :)
inky illustrations at etsy.com
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Sunday, 9 May 2010
business cards...
business cards and postcards are on their way, and should arrive on wednesday. In the meantime i have ordered a free 'green' pack of business cards which have turned out quite nice.
Hello I'm Little MOO - the bit of software that will be managing your orderwith us. It will shortly be sent to Big MOO, our print machine who willprint it for you in the next few days. I'll let you know when it's doneand on its way to you. Flickr users, listen up: Please do not remove the photos from youraccount, or change their privacy settings, until your order has beenprinted, or some pictures may come out blank. You can track and manage your order at: https://secure.moo.com/account
Estimated Arrival Date: Wed 12 May 2010 Remember, I'm just a bit of software. So, if you have any questionsregarding your order please first read our Frequently Asked Questionsat: http://www.moo.com/help/ and if you're still not sure, contact customer services (who are realpeople) at: https://secure.moo.com/service/ Thanks,Little MOO, Print Robot MOO"We love to print"
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
company research
i've been researching possible work placements in Derry, Belfast and Bournemouth.
Bournemouth;
ben@southside-uk.com
colin@southside-uk.com
www.arthousedesign.co.uk
www.orbital.co.uk
www.graphicdesignfacility.com
skyla graphics
flyingduck creatives
by the dea design
sambecketts
Derry;
zoo creative
nolka design
studio 57
mindparity
big fish
Belfast;
willow design
the design factor
Radar design
phizz
sort design
chew design
Bournemouth;
ben@southside-uk.com
colin@southside-uk.com
www.arthousedesign.co.uk
www.orbital.co.uk
www.graphicdesignfacility.com
skyla graphics
flyingduck creatives
by the dea design
sambecketts
Derry;
zoo creative
nolka design
studio 57
mindparity
big fish
Belfast;
willow design
the design factor
Radar design
phizz
sort design
chew design
possible work placement
Dear sir/madam
I would like to enquire about the possibility of work placement with COMPANY NAME.
Currently I am studying BA(hons) Illustration at the Arts University College at Bournemouth, due to finish on May 14th.
I would appreciate the opportunity to gain experience working in the professional industry.
I have attached a link to my portfolio website and would be grateful for your time.
http://www.colleenohara.co.uk
I very much look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Colleen O'Hara
colleenoh@hotmail.com
I would like to enquire about the possibility of work placement with COMPANY NAME.
Currently I am studying BA(hons) Illustration at the Arts University College at Bournemouth, due to finish on May 14th.
I would appreciate the opportunity to gain experience working in the professional industry.
I have attached a link to my portfolio website and would be grateful for your time.
http://www.colleenohara.co.uk
I very much look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Colleen O'Hara
colleenoh@hotmail.com
web tips (computer arts)
Computer arts, April 2006 issue, Page 50.
web tips for graphic artists
This was an interesting article for me. As I have only a basic knowledge of web design I found these tip useful. They talked about how to go about designing a website without being put off by all the code. They also relate web design to print design and attempt to embrace the differences.
stick to what you know:
A lot of designers use Photoshop to design and Dreamweaver too build, and then drop in Flash elements to add something dynamic to static HTML sites. the best advice is to use the tools you know and forget about aiming to design all-Flash websites.
experience over aesthetic:
There are some fantastic disciplines that you learn from being a print designer, such as layout, appreciation of space and typography. However, the big difference is the word 'Interactive' - web is a two-way interaction. When someone engages with print, that's it, but when someone engages with your web design it's the begginning reather than the end of the journey. You're effectively designing for an experience, so keep that experience froint and centre.
learn the work flow:
Converting Photoshop layouts into web designs requires skills in HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver. First, you slice the Photoshop content into headers, footers, body and menus, and export these as sliced components. Next, in Dreamweaver you code a clean layout in XHTML and then import the sliced photoshop elements. HTML is used to code the layout and text.
how much do you need to know?:
The level of Flash coding you need depends on both the type of work you're doing and the kind of company you work for. If the organisation is producing advertising banners and rich media, then the gap isn't as huge as it is for those agencies that are producing large-scale retailing websites for those agencies that require complicated page design.They talked about web design and career prospect. They say that the principles are just as important as the skills in some cases.
"People from a print background get hired by web companies because good information design stands the test of time. Remember, it's fine to showcase print work in a portfolio that you're sending to a web agency."
web tips for graphic artists
This was an interesting article for me. As I have only a basic knowledge of web design I found these tip useful. They talked about how to go about designing a website without being put off by all the code. They also relate web design to print design and attempt to embrace the differences.
stick to what you know:
A lot of designers use Photoshop to design and Dreamweaver too build, and then drop in Flash elements to add something dynamic to static HTML sites. the best advice is to use the tools you know and forget about aiming to design all-Flash websites.
experience over aesthetic:
There are some fantastic disciplines that you learn from being a print designer, such as layout, appreciation of space and typography. However, the big difference is the word 'Interactive' - web is a two-way interaction. When someone engages with print, that's it, but when someone engages with your web design it's the begginning reather than the end of the journey. You're effectively designing for an experience, so keep that experience froint and centre.
learn the work flow:
Converting Photoshop layouts into web designs requires skills in HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver. First, you slice the Photoshop content into headers, footers, body and menus, and export these as sliced components. Next, in Dreamweaver you code a clean layout in XHTML and then import the sliced photoshop elements. HTML is used to code the layout and text.
how much do you need to know?:
The level of Flash coding you need depends on both the type of work you're doing and the kind of company you work for. If the organisation is producing advertising banners and rich media, then the gap isn't as huge as it is for those agencies that are producing large-scale retailing websites for those agencies that require complicated page design.They talked about web design and career prospect. They say that the principles are just as important as the skills in some cases.
"People from a print background get hired by web companies because good information design stands the test of time. Remember, it's fine to showcase print work in a portfolio that you're sending to a web agency."
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Anna Stienberg 28th April
(AOI representative)
Anna took us on one of her creative journeys from start to finish, starting from the emails she sent to potential clients to having a good filing system!
keep your email informal, short and simple although lots of contact details...
Hello John,
My website can now be viewed at www......co.uk
Best wishes
name
address
email
(maybe a sample of your work)
*make sure your naming and dating your jpeg images.
Copyright; the illustrator holds own copyright, clients are only paying for the use of the image.
Anna took us on one of her creative journeys from start to finish, starting from the emails she sent to potential clients to having a good filing system!
keep your email informal, short and simple although lots of contact details...
Hello John,
My website can now be viewed at www......co.uk
Best wishes
name
address
(maybe a sample of your work)
*make sure your naming and dating your jpeg images.
Copyright; the illustrator holds own copyright, clients are only paying for the use of the image.
self employment, invoicing and tax affairs 26th april
Steve Gordon (aucb careers adviser)
Is freelancing right for me?
Qualities that are required to be a freelance illustrator; ability to cope with uncertainty; superior networking skills; being self motivated; self marketing skills; belief in yourself; self discipline; energy.
What do you need? equipment; studio/workplace; transport; how much do i need to earn to cover these essential living costs and at the same time making some profit.
Steve also explained the scary, hard to understand stuff. Sole Trader; no registration costs; personally liable for any debts; self assessment tax return;
I have considered freelancing especially more recently but i dont think its right for me at this point of my life; i think i need a constant source of income starting of in this business to build myself up.
Is freelancing right for me?
Qualities that are required to be a freelance illustrator; ability to cope with uncertainty; superior networking skills; being self motivated; self marketing skills; belief in yourself; self discipline; energy.
What do you need? equipment; studio/workplace; transport; how much do i need to earn to cover these essential living costs and at the same time making some profit.
Steve also explained the scary, hard to understand stuff. Sole Trader; no registration costs; personally liable for any debts; self assessment tax return;
I have considered freelancing especially more recently but i dont think its right for me at this point of my life; i think i need a constant source of income starting of in this business to build myself up.
Tim Fletcher 23rd April
(Head of Design at Rosie lee, London)
one thing Tim mentioned that was mentioned at the briefing of this unit was relevance of your work.
Also a very simple thing but something that may make a difference is personality. being easy to work with and basic manners will get you far anywhere which is something i totally agree with.
something which matt touched on in his talk at the briefing and tim also mentioned was that he pestered a lot of potential clients which in turn actually worked out for him and making yourself aware.
DEADLINES MUST BE RESPECTED!
As a head designer Tim was asked what where the best attributes of an illustrator; he felt originality; varied work; flexibilty; good ideas;and in terms of work less is more in a way he would rather see a succint collection of work rather than a lot of bad work.
one thing Tim mentioned that was mentioned at the briefing of this unit was relevance of your work.
Also a very simple thing but something that may make a difference is personality. being easy to work with and basic manners will get you far anywhere which is something i totally agree with.
something which matt touched on in his talk at the briefing and tim also mentioned was that he pestered a lot of potential clients which in turn actually worked out for him and making yourself aware.
DEADLINES MUST BE RESPECTED!
As a head designer Tim was asked what where the best attributes of an illustrator; he felt originality; varied work; flexibilty; good ideas;and in terms of work less is more in a way he would rather see a succint collection of work rather than a lot of bad work.
briefing 16th April
This unit is designed to allow me to reflect critically upon the work i have preduced for my Final Major Project against the aims i set and the finished body of work. Additionally i will be able to reflect critically on work produced by other illustrators- increasing my prefessional judgement and awareness.
the main topics that where emphasised where targeting your portfolio; becoming my own brand in a sense; and gain a professional attitude to presentation on my work; evaluate my creative journey with relevant information.
The key word of any portfolio is RELEVANCE! i must reasearch potential clients and make sure my work is relevant to their concerns.
the main topics that where emphasised where targeting your portfolio; becoming my own brand in a sense; and gain a professional attitude to presentation on my work; evaluate my creative journey with relevant information.
The key word of any portfolio is RELEVANCE! i must reasearch potential clients and make sure my work is relevant to their concerns.
creative ways to find a job 17th march
this was a talk by Michelle Fischer from Creative Leadership. some of the topics we discussed;
'think outside the box' Michelle told us of a story of a man who sent a laminated cv into a company in a donuts box with donuts for all the staff on a friday morning. This man then offered a job...amazing!
Project manage your job search; know what your looking for; make it easy to find you; go where the employers are and make an effort; brainstorm who could help you with your search; ask for help; take notes; follow up; do what you promised.
useful links
networking; newspapers; agencies; job boards (monster.co.uk-reed.co.uk; speculative applications; work experience; radio; tv; post office and supermarket;volunteer.
www.gumtree.co.uk
The Graduate
Just jobs for students
Telegraph jobs
NORAS
www.indeed.com
www.simplyhired.co.uk
'think outside the box' Michelle told us of a story of a man who sent a laminated cv into a company in a donuts box with donuts for all the staff on a friday morning. This man then offered a job...amazing!
Project manage your job search; know what your looking for; make it easy to find you; go where the employers are and make an effort; brainstorm who could help you with your search; ask for help; take notes; follow up; do what you promised.
useful links
networking; newspapers; agencies; job boards (monster.co.uk-reed.co.uk; speculative applications; work experience; radio; tv; post office and supermarket;volunteer.
www.gumtree.co.uk
The Graduate
Just jobs for students
Telegraph jobs
NORAS
www.indeed.com
www.simplyhired.co.uk
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