Here is my final PPP presentation of my degree! What a journey it has been!
Here are the notes I made for each slide of my presentation, to give a better idea of the narration I gave during the delivery.
Slide 1 :
hello everyone good afternoon etc
Quick word about my personal branding - exactly the same as last year IE there's no changes to postcards and colour schemes but this first slide shows my new logo. My new logo just consists of my name in my own handwriting, with a wonky rectangle around it. It gives a nod to the mid-century design I adore to work in, but can also be without the rectangle if needed to be more versatile.
Slide 2:
If everyone else is going to go on about their childhoods, why not me then... Both my parents were graphic designers and my grandfather was an architect and a master of the pencil. I guess you could say I was destined for a career in the arts! Why not start with a cheesy quote! I think the main thing I have learnt over these past three years, that seems to have been a recurring theme is the fact that it's okay to make mistakes, its just worthwhile to see why you made them, and how you can improve. I have learned that I am a perfectionist and my own worst critic/ enemy - I need to leave room for myself to make mistakes.
Slide 3:
3 years worth of Facebook profile pictures - as you can see - I've changed my hair the most over the three years! That carrot ginger phase we'd all rather forget ...
Slide 4:
'Manifesto' of first year - I think I have become a lot less 'deep'...
Slide 5:
Second year designer manifesto - I think this is rather overly self-righteous, as I seem to dictate what I thought design should be.
Slide 6:
My designer Manifesto as of now. I think now I am more focused on myself and where I fit into the design sector - what I can do for the industry rather than what I think the industry can do for me! Of course, it's forever set to change - but I think that by writing down your manifesto as often as you can it re affirms your direction - even just for yourself if no one else!
Slide 7:
I bet you were all waiting for the moment I was going to bang on about Disney... well here it is! I think one of the most beneficial parts of my three years at Leeds is when I wasn't in Leeds but in Orlando, Florida working at Walt Disney World. Yes, I'm still pursuing that theme park thing but before I went I knew I wanted to work in this sector but wasn't sure where I fitted in as a Graphic Designer, but I came back realising I would have to be specialising in Graphic prop design and signage and way-finding design (flick back between slide 6 & 7). One of the things that I think set me back during this trip was the weird sense of hierarchy within the company that made me lose my confidence a bit, and a lot of times I found that the answer would be to be a US citizen (which is why I was looking at joining an MFA in America when I came back in September).
Slide 8:
I have had some amazing opportunities to be able to travel lots during my past three years on the course that has taken me to some wonderful places including Zakinthos in Greece, a Mediterranean cruise that included my new love, Rome, Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Hollywood, Yosemite National Park, and even Amsterdam. I've decided to include them in my presentation not to brag (ha) but because I think they've definitely kept my head above the water and reassured me that my degree isn't just a degree for degree's sake, and that my work isn't just a chair a desk and a view, and that there is a big world out there that my work will someday be in (well now, really)
Slide 9:
5 Things I wanted to learn during my time at leeds college of art. It's interesting to see what I wrote down when I was fresh out of college. I think its funny because most of it is still relevant and ongoing and will probably be ongoing for the rest of my career. Learn to learn I think is the most important thing. I intend to keep teaching myself new skills and keep adding to my portfolio and experiences. I'm itching to start!
Slide 10:
I thought this was amusing - a bit of first-year naivety! How can one answer this in one line? I think it's just never think of yourself as a finished project. Keep going and this will not only motivate you but make you the best graphic designer you can be! Keep networking, keep learning and trying new things both inside and outside of graphic design. This year, like Danielle Harrison with her baking, I have been trying loads of new different things rather than dragging out my work such as dress making, brush script lettering, going to loads of museums, cooking (from scratch) even things like jigsaws and a good meal out will keep you sane and motivated for your work.
Slide 11:
These aren't necessarily my best works, but the ones I had the most fun working on, which is why I feel proud for them to go in my portfolio. As you can see there is definitely a theme going on here. I think a lot of times throughout my three years i've been fighting with myself reminding myself that i keep budging on over into illustration territory. This, I'm happy to say is a mixture of both second and third year work.
Slide 12:
Here are some of the professional aspects to my development. On the left hand side is a list of the graduate internships I have applied to at Disney. I feel as though I will benefit from having worked there last summer, but it's a long-shot - I'm being brave! On the right hand side are some of the studios I have contacted - all of which either specialise in graphic movie props or theme park design. A lot of the time when I have contacted people it's been a 'no' but they've always left me with helpful advice.
Slide 13:
Here is a breakdown of my hours on this course!
Obviously had to include Disney.
Procrastinating has been my worst nightmare!
Not a lot of hours left! The countdown has begun!
Slide 14:
Thanks for listening! Are there any questions etc.
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