Business card...

This is the image that I used in my PPD presentation of what I want my business cards to look like...Although the details at the bottom may change, I do still want it to look like this but with a more hand crafted feel...

To achieve this, I have sent off for rubber stamp made using the circle logo. However, due to lack of money...I had to get one off ebay and its coming from hong kong. Hopefully it will Actually come, if not...i'll put that down to one of lifes ebay lessons!

Teenage dream

Billionaire

Dressed to kill...and my hand

Update: I can use my right hand again, woo! I still have to wear it at some times and go for physio but c'est la vie!

Brief ideas...

I have been putting more thought into the briefs that I want to do next year...and the briefs I want to write.

A few ideas that I have so far are;

- Manchester book fair - a book based on idioms, similar idea to the book I produced for Leeds book fair...but better.
- Cards, wrapping paper etc. A paper based 'set' for Christmas, birthdays or valentines day.
- Charitee - based on the brief that were written for past years, a direct mail campaign for a charity...one that has a personal link with me.
- Lyrics and type - inspired by the exhibition, so the end product would be prints to be shown in a gallery.
- Surface/Pattern design - surface design that would appeal to children/design for children.

Mike Perry replied...

Finally, after 3 emails, he replied :)

'My main motto is just MAKE, MAKE, MAKE. And then make sure you share it with the world.

Keep going!

Best,
Mike'

Its not a lot...but he replied, which is better than nothing!
Plus, its a valid point!

Steph says hello...to meee

Steph Baxter did reply! :)

- Firstly she apologised for taking so long to reply and explained it as 'completely inexcusable' lol.

- Her reply really was quite long so to summarise...

- 'Stay positive and work really hard in getting yourself "known".'

- 'You might feel like you aren't getting anywhere, but then something completely unexpected will pop up.'

- 'I really think if you've got something to offer (you have) and you work hard, good things will happen eventually.'

- 'Have your finger in every internet pie...things like Twitter are so good cos you can "Network" with potential clients & build up a lot of illustrator friends who are such good support and its good to help each other out.'

- 'I do a LOT of emailing with work attached, thats how I've got most of my work to be honest, because its so immediate.'

- 'I'm working on some little promo packs with postcards and stickers to send to people at the moment.. But I'm a bit more wary of those because you have to ring and check people got them! (I hate phone calls!)'...I loved this, because I hate phone calls too! :D

- 'I think your work is lovely, I really like your Kleenex brief. Your typography has lots of impact (I LOVE hand drawn type!)'

And Finally,
'Good Luck! The final year is tough but I liked it best :)'

Thankyou Steph!