My College Year So Far

At the start of the year, we were completing smaller tasks, like posters and ads and infographics. Some are okay, some I just want to forget I even made. These tasks were great as they meant a lot of work on Illustrator. This helped me to get familiar with the software and get used to deadlines. It was almost we were introducing the heftier projects. The poster next to this text is one of the tasks we did.

After Christmas we worked on bigger projects, and the first was an interactive book. Some struggles that came with this was learning something entirely new. I had never produced a digital and interactive book, so it was completely new. I also tried to do the bare minimum at first, mostly because writing the content had tired me out. However, after feedback, I decided to add more interactivity. I'm glad I did.
Great things about this were when I got it together and improved it, I came out with a product I really liked.


The next project was a live brief - working with a real client. This can be a little difficult, as it's very different from just creating something for college to go on my portfolio. Deadlines are also a lot more important, and you can't just say 'ah, yeah, I'm getting to that'.
However, this project almost being like a collaboration, it gives you accurate feedback and helps you to improve. It helps with time management, and, at the end, you can be like 'oh look at that leaflet, I designed that'.

We, at the same time, did a paper engineering project. This was a little lot hands on, and I didn't like it too much as I like designing digitally. It costs you card, money, and you've likely glued fingers to each other. But, this is a skill I'm glad I've developed. It's also a really creative way to tell a story.

Finally, before the FMP, we had a research project. I love writing and laying out documents - like a real nerd - so this was great. However, gathering research is time-consuming and having to sit still at a desk and type over 1500 words isn't as fun. Saying that, seeing your newly printed project in a binder, is the best thing.

I've done other projects too for other clients, and that's been great to try some live work.