Paul Smith Competition

As part of Paul Smith opening a new store he has launched a competition for all of us to get designing envelopes for him... all you need to do is create an individual envelope and send it to him with your address inside! Its so fun to get creative (I got carried away and entered three!)

For more info visit Paul Smith's Blog!

Now enjoy getting creative!

Summer Plans

Im currently undertaking lots of crafty courses, including fabric origami, surface embroidery and a lot of work with silk. I am really enjoying expanding my skills and learning new things that can also be used in  my future design career. I plan on carrying on expanding my knowledge and learning new skills... and practicing and they say practice makes perfect, so fingers crossed! 

Reflection

In the past year I have developed my technical skills. Personally, I'm the most pleased with my progress in the use of Photoshop. This time last year i would have struggled on how to set up a new document... now im getting very handy at using it (and even enjoying it because im not so stressed with the program all the time). Im still learning the shortcuts and the quick ways to do things but with a lot more practice on my personal projects I plan on doing over the summer I hope that by this time next year I'll be a complete whizz! 

Portfolio

I have recently updated my CV and Portfolio (and blog) to give myself a 'brand' I have chosen an ink splat I created by dripping ink and blowing it through a straw. I think it shows my creativity and personality through before the (potential) interviewer (or you) have even met me!