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Primary and Secondary research took so long as at the beginning I didn't know what project I wanted to do or what area I wanted to focus on. This meant researching a couple of different areas until I found the specific area I think works best for me.

When talking with my friends I learnt about their potential alcoholic beverage business that they want to pursue after university.

I explored through both primary and secondary research ready to start thumbnailing ideas.

After the thumbnailing, I will develop 3 of the designs to show to the clients and see which ones they want to go with. This will give me a basis to start designing the final product.


I have laid out my timetable weekly so I can see what I need to have achieved by the end of each week. This will ensure I do not fall behind and can achieve everything by the deadline.


Purple = Holiday

Blue = When I aim to do each section

Red = Deadline dates

Dark red = Deadline date whilst continuing work

Iain Gray - Independent Filmmaker


Key things Iain Mentioned

Be open to learn new things

- By interest

- By necessity


Make a good portfolio

- Whether online or physical

- Have categories?

Undergraduate

Post Grad

Pet Portraits

Biro sketches / digital styles / general works to show my variety


Listen to clients

- Get on well with clients

- Know who you are and present clearly to your client

- Be clear about your identity

- Don't lose yourself to the client - Know your value!


Schedule your time well and keep track of everything


Price right

- Take time into account

- include interacting with the client

- Include time to do paperwork

- Include all materials

If they aren't happy with your prices it is up to you whether you want to go ahead at a lower price.

- A company you like?

- A company you know has the money and is a 'cheapskate'

- Find out their budget


Apply to the companies and areas that you want to

- You don't have to just go with anything or the first thing that comes up

- You may need to be pushy and stand up for yourself

- TALK YOURSELF UP!

Look into what companies you would potentially work for

Find people you can work with and make connections with.

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