OUGD502 - SB1 - Creative Report Plan

After looking for work at different studios that could potentially help to network, I came across the Leeds based studio CreativeRace. This studio was appealing as it has different high street brands and noticeable companies as its clients. This includes ASDA, Evans cycles and Greggs, all of which require highly professional designers who know how to target their audience.

After contacting the studio, I was able to make contact with graphic designer Simon Thorpe. We then arranged a day to meet at the studio, so that my portfolio could be should to him and the rest of the team at CreativeRace. In preparation for the meeting, it will be important to gather some questions to ask Simon, so that further evidence of professional contact can be added to the report.

Questions

• What is it that made you want to become a designer?
• What was appealing to you about CreativeRace in particular?
• What advice would you give to someone who is trying to break into the industry themselves?
• What elements of a portfolio do you think are most important to employers?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
• How would you describe the first few months working at CreativeRace and what did you learn from them?

Portfolio questions

• What things do you think went well in my portfolio?
• What things do you think need improving?
• Is the approach appropriate?
• What things do employers look for in a graduates portfolio?