On tuesday (October 20th) we were joined by Nicola Rowlands.
A D&AD graduate from last year who has an extremely lovable individual and creative style. I found this a really reassuring talk, hearing from somebody who has worn the shoes that I am now, so to speak, quaking in. I appreciated her advice...
- Be nice to your teachers
- Be raw and confident
- Write genuinely about your practice, and when approaching agencies for work
- Go out on a limb - but don't be too wacky
- Create an online presence for yourself, & a pdf folio to send out
- Don't put all your eggs in one basket - keep an open mind
- Don't blend in
- Be aware - watch TV, read the newspaper
- Be yourself and not someone else
- Keep in touch
...and the images dropped in between these for a lil bit of humour.
Nicola is evidently a hard worker, with many placements and freelance work under her belt. These include presentations and posters for the BBC. A great example of her illustration and how this style has a place within the commercial industry which is usually full of slick graphics.
Can't go without mentioning Nicola's blog. I love it! It's more than just a third year journal, it shows contextual awareness and personality. It reads like a diary rather than point scoring 20 D&ADcredits. It shows somebody who is what they practice. I aspire to shape my blog in this way.
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