Module Self Evaluation

Initially, this module for me seemed the most fun and relaxing of all of the modules given to us this year. I have enjoyed engaging with industry and speaking to people who's work interest me. It was something which I probably wouldn't have the courage to do myself. Talking to Rik Lee was amazing experience mainly because he is a person who's work I admire and been following for a couple of years already. On the beginning, I have struggled to send him an e-mail because I was afraid that he will not reply to me, but he did which made me happy. The interview was quite short, mainly because I didn't want to bore Rik with a massive list of questions because I understand he is quite busy now working for different clients, especially when he just started creating clothing collection with his wife. In the interview, I have asked Rik a question about advice he would give to his younger self he told me that if he could he would 'encourage my younger self to be more confident'. I can really relate to this answer as being a confident person is not my strongest side but now, finishing the second year of Graphic Design, after all of the briefs especially the collaborative practice and a couple of presentations in front of people I feel I have become more confident which I am very happy about it. 

I have tried to really push a lot of my briefs this year sometimes forgetting that I have other briefs to do and thinking that I will still have time to do it later. It was a huge mistake which I have done this year mainly because I have been struggling with the other briefs on the end. Also, my time managing on the beginning wasn't very good, which I am not very proud of. After submitting some huge modules like Cop or Responsive I have started to create a mind map with all the things I need to do to finish a brief/project setting myself a task and targets for each day. This taught me how to manage my time properly to finish other briefs on time without staying for the whole night finishing my work. I am just regretting that I haven't done it in the beginning of the year.

I really liked 'Life's a Pitch' brief and working in groups on how we can promote the individual works of the collective. With Bobonut, we have come up with the idea of creating a box which looks like a book with designed postcards using our work created through our degree. We are pleased with the outcome so now we will try to get our work out there in the real world of Graphic Design. 

This year I have also created an Instagram account using my own photography, this was kind of funny for me at the beginning but the account started gaining lots of followers which gave me lots of motivation. I am receiving lots of positive comments and messages about my photos which makes me very confident about what I am doing. The Instagram account allowed me to try something new for me like working for a company 'IndaHash' using my photography skills. This is related to speaking with a lot of people, engaging with them and promoting products for different companies. Now when my confidence has grown through this year I am not afraid to speak with people and try to engage with them. 

I am looking forward to summer where I really want to focus on my Instagram profile to start uploading more photographs and working with more companies. As well I would like to focus on getting my graphic design work out there via social media and shop which I have created. I want to start selling my designs instead of keeping them only on my computer or in the sketchbook. Furthermore, I am looking forward to the 3rd year and finding my own briefs, focusing on my individual specialism and focusing on my self-branding so that it is more fluid. Also, I need to find a place to go on placement for.