Where To Work/Skills Audit
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***UPDATE***
In addition to poster design, I have been gravitating more towards animation and learning to use After Effects to a more proficient level. Alongside this is the ability to hone frame-by-frame animation skills using the Procreate app in my iPad. |
BITS AND BOBS OF MY THOUGHTS (Action plan research)
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Laika's ability to think outside the box creatively is something I have admired for a while - they are able to make everyday objects into things that provide excellent texture and another layer of depth in their films.
Akiko Stehrenberger creates hand painted/hand drawn posters, some of which are reminiscent of old-school cinema. For example, the design for "It Follows" (above right) has a classic horror feel not only shown by the terrified eyes, but also from the text at the top of the poster -"It doesn't think. It doesn't feel. It doesn't give up" - where many film ads nowadays contain reviews and ratings. It makes the film more intriguing.
I love how Paul Blow's images and characters are simple yet detailed and his colour palettes emphasise this too. He is another illustrator who provides beautiful texture in his work.
Classic poster and comic style along with pastel colours is why I adore Andrew Fairclough's work. He has also done work for bands like the Pixies which is inspiring to me as a music nerd because I would love to reach that level one day.
I just straight up love this man's ability and skill when it comes to portraiture and dynamic perspectives.
Lief Podhajsky has created album covers for some of my favourite musicians and I've always been drawn in by the distortion of some of his works as well as the colour palettes.
I like that Bruno Mangyoku's work makes you feel like a fly on the wall, whether it's witnessing and epic moment or just people going about their lives.
Jonas Mosesson's work is very fun and colourful, and sometimes humorous in a wholesome way. The warmth his animations create inside is why I am a fan.
Tom Haugomat's work is very atmospheric and makes you want to look at and engage with every single detail.
Like Haugomat and Mosesson, Katy Wang's work is engaging, atmospheric, and humorous. She also provides such nice texture in her works.
HINTS AND TIPS
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PORTFOLIO REFINEMENT
Making a professional looking site
WEBSITE INSPIRATION AND ADMIRATION
SOCIAL MEDIA
Notes from a presentation with Ed Murray on how to use Instagram for professional purposes
SOCIAL MEDIA AS A WORK PLATFORM
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IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE PROFESSIONS OF POSTER DESIGN/ALBUM DESIGN
A response from Akiko Stehrenberger
THE ETHICS OF WORKING FOR FREE
Various articles looking at the discussion around spec work and work for exposure rather than being paid a sum equivalent to the work produced
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DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING
Digital comms, CV research/advice, and contacting professionals
- 85% of jobs in general are attained via networking (getting a job not just through having a good skill set, but having connections with someone within a profession).
- Networking is like having a web of connections - you are at the centre of the web and have many threads that lead to other people. This boosts job opportunities.
-Networking in a creative sphere is more about finding those who are like-minded and share ideas. This is a friendlier way of thinking and is one that is less stress-inducing.
- To improve chances of meeting clients make sure your bio on social media is up-to-date and reflects who you are as a person/creator
- Post what you love and post your most successful work. This shows clients and potential employers what you like to do and how your work is executed, as well as showing the fabric that makes you, you.
- Engage with the creative community and those you admire as this creates further connections and opportunities.
- REACH OUT! "If you don't ask, you don't get", and "You'll never know until you try" are your two favourite sayings for this. Be confident in reaching out to creatives and employers - the worst thing they can do is say no. There will always be other opportunities.
- Keep a note of those who's work you admire for future reference.
- Email employers with short and straight to the point messages - be SPECIFIC. Along with this, make it engaging and personal.
- When networking in the flesh, speak about yourself with confidence and what you want to achieve, who you are, what you are like etc.
- Don't make the conversation entirely about work because you want to show you have a life outside of work.
- Listen as much as you talk and have an engaging body language. Also attempt to use the person(s) names while having a discussion, as well as make eye contact.
- Make a meaningful connection with those you speak to rather than worry about talking to as many as people as possible - a deeper conversation with 4 people is better than a quick chat with 10.
- Networking is like having a web of connections - you are at the centre of the web and have many threads that lead to other people. This boosts job opportunities.
-Networking in a creative sphere is more about finding those who are like-minded and share ideas. This is a friendlier way of thinking and is one that is less stress-inducing.
- To improve chances of meeting clients make sure your bio on social media is up-to-date and reflects who you are as a person/creator
- Post what you love and post your most successful work. This shows clients and potential employers what you like to do and how your work is executed, as well as showing the fabric that makes you, you.
- Engage with the creative community and those you admire as this creates further connections and opportunities.
- REACH OUT! "If you don't ask, you don't get", and "You'll never know until you try" are your two favourite sayings for this. Be confident in reaching out to creatives and employers - the worst thing they can do is say no. There will always be other opportunities.
- Keep a note of those who's work you admire for future reference.
- Email employers with short and straight to the point messages - be SPECIFIC. Along with this, make it engaging and personal.
- When networking in the flesh, speak about yourself with confidence and what you want to achieve, who you are, what you are like etc.
- Don't make the conversation entirely about work because you want to show you have a life outside of work.
- Listen as much as you talk and have an engaging body language. Also attempt to use the person(s) names while having a discussion, as well as make eye contact.
- Make a meaningful connection with those you speak to rather than worry about talking to as many as people as possible - a deeper conversation with 4 people is better than a quick chat with 10.
CONSTRUCTING A CV
Advice on creating a CV for the creative industries
CV WIPs
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Various CV reworks - last image is the finalised version.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I really enjoyed working on this module, it gave me an idea of how I should be presenting my work. However, I do think the services provided by this engine are a little limited layout wise, so I may need to go to another provider after this offer ends. Apart from this, I have done what I can with what's available.