Wow , Leif Podhajsky video profile from avant garde is amazing.

I adore this video and leif's outlook on life as an artist , I feel i share that same connection with nature - despite the intriguing hustle and bustle of a city , being around nature helps me re-connect with who I actually am . I love the way Lief's explains his outer body experiences as an individual and how it informs his artistic process. His appriciation for symmetry within the natural form is very evident in all of this work along with a sense of escapism and tones of nostalgia. Just by looking at his work , it sends all kind of emotions up my spine , i have been very closely following his work for a while now - carefully dissecting his creative process and techniques in a hope they inform mine. You can watch the video below :



http://vimeo.com/88082322

 

CV Workshop - My CV

CV Tips;

Be concise and clear, ensure the layout is evenly spaced and easy to read, 

all the information must be accurate, be carefull with spelling and remember to proof read, use a clear typeface, use good quality print.

What to include? 

Personal Details - Name, contact details, DOB & Nationality

Profile - Should be a few sentances or a short paragraph that desrcribes your key skills and experience but also what type of person you are. Taylor it to the position you are appyling for.

Qualifications - List your most recent academic qualifications first , be accurate and precise

References from previous employers , relevant work for the job.

After taking in the tips and advice clare gave us in the CV Workshop - Over the weekend I decided to create a creative CV for myself . I found the process a little frustrating as I found it hard to conclude my design ethic and style in two pdf documents - but eventually came to a decision on the layout and flow of my CV. 

I am going to use this CV to apply for further placements in the summer of 2014 - Some of the agencies ide most like to apply to are :

http://2xelliott.co.uk

samueljohnson.nu/‎

http://leifpodhajsky.com/

Redlight - New Video

Lovley new video from redlight , love the 80s graphics and warped perspectives. This style is something Im really interested in getting into and experimenting with. It seems most of the animation will have been done on cinema 4d or and after effects. Cinema 4D is a programme I plan to teach myself over the summer holidays , I think its vital for designers to enrich there practice and use alternative techniques .

check it out below :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECJRFYZRghY

CI528 Alternative Techniques Graphic Design D&AD National Trust - Conclusion

After 5 weeks of idea exploring , researching , doodling and creative planning, I have curated a sketchbook documenting my creative process from start to finish. I found working in a sketchbook allowed me to really get beneath the brief and understand what it wanted me to do and the outcomes I want to achieve. I set myself an art board plan of each page I intended to be in my sketchbook , this form of planning comes natural to me , I struggle to start anything without a plan or at least an idea on paper first.

This module allowed me to explore alternative techniques within the creative industry , I chose an advertising brief as I thought it would be challenge and I was right . Despite tough at times I really enjoyed the process of getting ideas , scrapping ideas and progressing without certainty that you know its right but your instinct tells you to keep going.

Here is the interactive poster I have mocked up which will allow users to charge there phone from the connectors at the root , by doing this the tree will light up into different colours. Whilst the user is waiting they could scan the QR Code which would tell them wear the nearest National Trust park is.
This poster would lead up and promote the campaign for the installation which allows users to charge there phone from the branches of the tree.

Some light reading

At the moment Im currently reading a book by Tyla Tharp titled the 'Creative Habit', I picked up this book from my travels down to brighton over the christmas period. Ever since Ive been hooked to her perspective on what creativity is and how to achieve it. Her book explores the process in which creativity works and ideas are perceived and exectuted.

It's teaching me to become more self directed and motivated towards my ideas , a key extract I liked was explaining something as she calls 'the spine' in creative process. This refers to the key element in any idea. asking yourself half way through a project - why am i doing this?, have a I drifted off from my intial idea? . If so refer back to 'the spine' which is the first core element of any idea , the set goal , the intention as to why you carried out this in the first place. Im only half way through the book but feel like Ive become creatively stronger already.

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At the moment ive just started to research into my National Trust brief for D&AD , I have used this spine technique by setting myself the key statement of the brief.

'to recconnect beauty with nature'

Although my ideas can run everywhere , i can always refer them back to this core statement which needs to be met. I have started thinking about technology we can use to bring into national trust . Using iphones as a plus but also combining nature and natural world.

New Disclosure video from Kate Moross

New Video for disclosure is immense , lovley illustrations from the talented Kate Moross - who's work I have admired for a long time. I love her style , when you see her work you instantly know its hers. The bold shapes smooth outlines and creative typography works so well over the top of the footage.

Check out the video here

Working as an In-House graphic designer at Cosmic Ballroom

On a part – time basis I work as an in house graphic designer for best voted uk small club 'Cosmic Ballroom'. My duties involve working with the club and event planners to produce artwork on a regular basis to a tight deadline. Whilst working for Cosmic ballroom I have enjoyed re-branding a variety of in house nights the club offer. This job allows me to fufill my interest in graphic design but also electronic dance music. Working in industry alongside my studies has taught me to tackle heavy work loads , think creativey in a set time frame and the importance of meeting deadlines. Although challenging at times I feel it has tested my determination and proved that I can work in a team and work to industry standards.  

Heres some of the work Ive just finished for a 80s funk and soul night at a new bar in Newcastle