Meet with professionals  in an informal setting and learn more about job and internship opportunities offered by companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations where you might like to work and to make yourself more employable. I feel that benefit from this as give information on what could change me as a designer.  During the  meet the professionals i learned that there loads out there that can learn to change the CV.

 

 

Wirral charity walk, raised over 100 pounds for the PDSA.

#help #chairty

Retail is in my blood, at the age of seven I remember going with dad to watch trade on the family store in Birkenhead market. When I older I started working for him on Saturdays and school holidays. I want to specialise in visual merchandising to build on and develop my knowledge to help me to start. This were I started to specialise in visual merchandising to build on develop my knowledge to help me to start my career in this industry. At the minute I am completing a degree in visual mechanising and promotional design. The course has appreciate, understand and enjoy fashion, and developed my creative interests, like visiting galleries I have opportunity the 5 years doing retail doing window displays with models, to actually plan out window space. On course I have discovered new ways developing and illustrating my ideas, from sketching to mixed media techniques, including creative suite these programs have helped me to develop the quality of my work.

 

 

At school I won a regional “Learner of the year” Award because of the achievement that I made in spite of the difficulties caused by my dyslexia. The support I have during time at Hugh Baird univirty centre has given strategies and me the confidence need to help get ready be work environment. The support given me opportunities develop my creative flair which also helped who I become today Which helped me come who I am today

 

The museums I have vested I have seen things that I could use in my work and interested me. When I have been aboard on holiday I have always picked up fashion tips and these trips have inspired me to enjoy fashion and to be broad minded about culture and tastes. I have always spent my spare time making things making things, such as greeting cards and use the inspiration I find in galleries on holidays and in everyday life, that I could use in my work at uni.

This is a must if you go to Rhodes it is spectacular the refurbished spa and gardens are a knock out down in the bay are crystal clear seas ideal for snorkeling and a very comfortable bar and cafe to sit and take in this beautiful place.

amazing place to go , if your in rhodes

I want to progress onto the BA top up year because I feel visual merchandising particularly retail internal designs will suit me, and also the location will benefit me because it is close to family and friends and my part time job. Also, the industry is very competitive and there are large amounts of people who are trying get the same job. Therefore once I complete the BA top up, I will have more experience and a better chance of achieving my dream career.

Gaining a BA honours will be of particular significance to me, as during primary school, I had a lot of difficulty learning to read and write and fell behind in these subjects from my peers and eventually attended an SEN school. Achieving a BA Honours will show how far I have come.

I am aware that the BA top up is the last year of degree and involves a larger workload, which I feel I am ready for due to continually working towards deadlines . I am willing to take up the challenge as it will be excellent preparation for my future career. I am aware that I will have to complete a dissertation; I feel I would like to research raising awareness of equality and inclusivity in retail for this project. I am aware that this research will contribute towards my final practical work, which will be presented to a panel at end of year show and I am looking forward to this opportunity.

I feel I could bring to the BA top up year my creativity. I produce sketches to a high standard and I like experimenting with different materials. I have also developed my researching skills and my generating ideas skills. One of my research skills is exploring ideas on a mind map as I feel this helps me understand my chosen topic.

Another skill I can bring to the course is my experience in group critiques as I enjoy receiving comments from tutors and peers, which I take on board to improve my work. I am also good at giving my peers constructive feedback.

As I work Part – time, I have had to develop strategies to help with my time management, which really help me to focus on my work. I am good at working in teams as well as using my own initiative during tasks.

Overall, I am dedicated to succeed and really want the opportunity to develop my skills further to help me achieve my dream career.

I was required to produce a window display using the theme ‘Kitsch.’ Firstly, I carried out research on the high street, to discover some inspiration by seeing what was in the market for the Christmas season. Whilst carrying out the research I was gathering ideas and experimenting with paper, the examples can be found in my sketchbook. The research helped me to collect ideas that I could use for my window display. I also learnt a lot more about the brand. I discovered that Kitsch has connections with the  Liverpool and therefore I wanted to create a Liverpool theme for Utility, which is also based in Liverpool.

This then led me to use the famous lovebirds due to its connections with Liverpool. I was also required to complete the promotional card and other promotional items, which related to design window display. I decided to relate my display and promotional cards with the same Liver birds as I thought it would be good to bring Liverpool into the project, which the college was related.

I decided to bring in an image of pear to represent the Christmas song lyric ‘Partridge in a pear tree’, , I really liked my design of my card, but if did it again I would make it more fun to bring in with theme of Liverpool more.

Originally I didn’t like the theme kitsch,  at the end, I thought differently because I was very pleased with my final piece and I enjoyed the craft element of the project.

I also decided to design swing tags, a shopping bag and wrapping which need be in colour to go alongside my window display, as it was going promote the Pop Art display.

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Jolly season again, where you spend money on that love one or even that the next door neighbour, but I really like this season, as I am interested in seeing wonderful window displays from winter wonderland  to a bit different, don’t know what’s coming round the corner this season.

Trends I’ve been seeing is very bright colours, which is related to kitsch project, which is all about its good, but is bad at the same time, I really like Pop Art windows, where your eyes don’t know what you’re looking, but is brings the brand the life which encourage consumers to buy the goods, which is a big thing at Christmas were people saved all the pocket-money to spend in the fine shops of the UK

Looking forward to what Christmas Day with family. As I enjoyed wrapping in many different ways.

 

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Welcome to My First Blog Post

My interest in art and history began at an early age. Growing up, I often visited art galleries and museums with my family, and these experiences became a huge source of inspiration for me. They encouraged me to be creative and helped shape my love for design.

I was also a member of the Air Cadets, where I learned the importance of teamwork, responsibility and taking pride in my appearance. During my time there, I developed valuable skills such as marching, first aid and organising events. In my final year, I was proudly promoted to Corporal, which gave me the responsibility of supporting and leading others.

I have always enjoyed spending my spare time being creative. One of my favourite hobbies is making greeting cards inspired by art exhibitions, travel and everyday life. I love taking ideas from the world around me and turning them into something unique.

I’m from the Wirral, close to Liverpool—an amazing city with so much to see and do, from shopping and sightseeing to its incredible culture and history.

I’m currently studying Promotional Design and Visual Merchandising. My course has allowed me to develop my creativity, learn new skills and take the first steps towards an exciting career in visual merchandising.

Thank you for reading my first post. I’m looking forward to sharing more about my creativity, inspirations, travels and journey into visual merchandising!

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