Over summer I did a variety of things that inspired me quite a lot that weren't necessarily related to graphic design specifically. There were a couple of Open Studios events near where I lived so I went a long. I saw a wide range of professional artist's studios from jewellery makers to rag ruggers. I was particularly inspired by any print artist that I came across. It made me think about being more commercial with my own prints and it definitely inspired me to print more. In fact I took a course in screen printing from an acetate stencil and set up a little workspace in my home with the intentions of starting an online shop to sell my prints. However this didn't happen - how ever many prints I produced I just didn't feel like they would sell. This is something I would like to get around this year, to become confident with my work and to be able to value it to sell.
I also went to Latitude festival this summer, a festival full of culture and arts as well as music. It was a fantastic experience exploring all the different nooks and crannies of the site. There was a forest which contained arts tents and I drew my own passport selfie in order to be more creative and move away from this generation's digital obsessions. There was also lots of comedy, literature and poetry that I went to see which was really inspiring. To see people talk so passionately about subjects and have people pour their soul out in a poem was really inspiring.
I have been doing on going work for Sloemotion and have managed to complete the chutney label designs and now I am working on some chocolate box designs. I have definitely learnt and grown from this experience because I have learnt how to talk to clients and that constant communication is key. I have also set things up for print and had to approve proofs. It has made me more confident in my design work and presenting it to others. It also has made me take critique less personally as I have learnt that everyone has different tastes and opinions and when working for a client their opinion and taste counts a lot more than your own.
Overall I think I have become a lot more motivated to do more this Summer. Having time away from college has made me realise how passionate I am for this subject and it has given me a bigger drive to carry on. I want to do more live briefs this year and look forward to making contacts within the industry.
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