OUGD602 - End of Module Evaluation

Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed this module and believe it has been crucial in teaching me the essential skills needed for a career in the creative industries.

During my first and second year at university, I felt that there wasn’t much talk about life in the professional world, which left me feeling fairly clueless about real industry life. During this module, Alec has massively changed this – he has taught us everything we need to know and I believe he has truly prepared us the best we can for life after university.

I have really enjoyed the sessions Alec put on for us and they have been so beneficial for going into the professional world – from sessions about getting paid, to the Creative Convos guest speaker week – I have absorbed every bit of knowledge and information given to me, all of which has helped build my confidence and prepared me to get a job in the creative world.

Following the sessions on applying for work experience/jobs/how to write a cover letter, I began applying for jobs. The first interview I went to, I got the job and I honestly believe that is thanks to Alec for all the valuable knowledge he has given us. I am now working a job I love and I don’t think I could’ve got this far without everything I have learnt during this module!

A lot of the information is invaluable knowledge I will take forward into my career and the rest of my working life. I feel lucky to have been given the opportunity to be part of all the sessions during this module, and it has been extremely interesting and important.

OUGD602 - Link to LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brontewebster/

OUGD602 - Link to Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/brontewebsterdesign/

OUGD602 - Link to Website

https://readymag.com/u17496233/brontewebsterdesign/

OUGD602 - Leeds International Festival - What The F*ture Event

This year, 2-12 May, it is Leeds International Festival, described as 'a festival of new ideas and generation'.



My design director at work has booked tickets for myself and the four other designers at the agency to go to one of the events on the 7th May, 'What The F*ture?!'. This is an event with two guest speakers from both Elmwood and Contagious, who will be talking about branding and consumer behaviors.

I can't wait to go - I think it will be a super interesting event!

OUGD602 - Design Strategy File - End of Year Show Plans

Because I have focused on packaging this year, I am definitely wanting to play on this in the End of Year show. Most of the packaging I have designed is food/drink related, or something you could buy in a supermarket.

With this in mind, I am thinking of setting up a ‘mini supermarket’ almost, with a few shelves on the wall displaying my packaging, as if you were in a supermarket. This could be emphasised by a sign implying you are in a shop, perhaps a neon ‘Open’ sign or ‘mini mart’ hanging sign next to the shelves. There could even be prices on the front of the shelf, as you would see in a regular supermarket.

To further play on this idea, I have also considered having a small trolley positioned under the shelves as a prop - similar to the children’s play ones. This would not be something to touch or move, just something to further emphasise the supermarket and packaging context.

We are yet to be briefed on the End of Year Show plans so I am unsure whether this will be a possibility yet. I have noted down some ideas to put forward to the tutors to see what will and won’t be possible.

OUGD602 - Design Strategy File - Contact List