OUGD502 - Getting Paid

OUGD502

Getting Paid

1) Write out an estimate. An estimate is fluid, quotations are legally binding.

2) Explain as a new client, your terms are 50% up front with a purchase order required.

3) The balance on supply of final files

4) Copyright will be released on FULL and final payment

5) Any additional work will be charged at £?? per hour and that they would be informed before doing any more work.

6) Kill Point. A project shall be 'killed' before completion, all files will remain chargeable to that point.

OUGD502 - SB01 - Joshua Noom

OUGD502 
SB01

Joshua Noom

Joshua Noom is an Illustrator and designer from Florida. His work if hand drawn, with an organic feel. I have been following him on social media for many years and really appreciate his style. 

Interview via email

Initial Email:

Hi Joshua,
My name is Lorna Milligan, I am currently studying Graphic Design at Leeds Arts University. As part of my personal and professional development I would love to do a short interview with you, to find out how you got into the creative industry and to chat about your career so far and where you envisage it in the future. I am a big fan of your style of illustrations and typography. It would be great to know a little more about how you got involved with these projects.
Thanks,
Lorna.

Response from Joshua:

Hey! 

Thats awesome. Yeh, I'd be happy to help. I cant promise I'll have the best answers, I'm still trying to figure some of this stuff out for myself haha. 

Interview:

Cool, here you go:

Where did you study and what were some of your first jobs?

I studied at a local technical school in the area. It was a 2 year course and walked away with a certificate in Commercial Art, which I'm pretty sure means nothing hah. My first and only design job, other then freelance, was working for an automotive advertising agency. I was the guy putting together those horrible looking car ads that you seen in the newspaper. 

How did you develop your style as an illustrator and what tips would you have for others?

I think the my style has just kind of developed over time and I think it will probably keep evolving. After many attempts of trying new things and figuring out what works for me and what doesn't work for me, I've just kind of ended up here hah. 

Only advice I have would be to just keep working away. Try new things, until you find that thing that's fun. and you're kind of good at, then just run with it.

Where do you take your inspiration from and are there any designers out there right now that you really admire?

 I think you can find inspiration anywhere you let it. I try to pull inspiration from music and other art, but I think its best when it comes while just hanging out with my wife or with friends.

For sure, there are some many excellent designers out there. The obvious ones that come to mind are the groups like LAND or Young Jerks. But i've also been getting into the illustration side of things a little more, and one guy that I've really been diggin' is Mark Conlan.

What work excites you the most?

The work that excites me the most is probably the work that comes naturally, when it just kind of flows and I didnt have to stress or try too hard to put something together. That's always the best.

Do you have any advice for students or recent graduates?

It would probably be similar to my earlier advice.  Just keep at it. The more you put into the more you are gonna get out of it.

What would you like to achieve in 2018?

Well, its nothing crazy, but in 2018 I'd love to have the opportunity to work on some skate decks haha, I think that would be such a fun project to be a part of.

OUGD502 - SB01 - Interview Questions

OUGD502

SB01

Interview Questions

Interview questions were inspired by existing interviews on youtube and interviews with individuals and studios on The Design Kids.

Where did you study and what were some of your first jobs?

How did you develop your style as an illustrator and what tips would you have for others?

Where do you take your inspiration from and are there any designers out there right now that you really admire?

What work excites you the most?

Do you have any advice for students or recent graduates?

What would you like to achieve in 2018?

Can you explain what you do in a sentence?

What have been your highlights since starting out?

How would you describe your role at Backwash? (Chris McClean)

What is the most challenging job you have worked on?

What have been some of the biggest lessons you have learnt since starting out?

Could you describe 2017 in a sentence?

Could you describe 2017 in a word?

Do you have a must read book for creatives?

What was your original plan for when you graduated and what really happened?

What has been the best advice you have received?

Where do you gather inspiration?

What do you love about your job?

OUGD502 - SB01 - Creative Report

OUGD502

SB01

Creative Report

Understanding the Brief
This brief encourages us to contact professionals in the creative industry. The aim is to interview our design hero's and people who's work we admire

The completed report should utilise your skills as both a creative and a researcher and make use of material drawn from at least one personal interview with an appropriate spokesperson to then culminate in an insightful overview of a contemporary industry figure or organisation.

The interview can be conducted via Skype, Phone call or email.


Researching Creatives

My aim is to interview 3 creatives to create a substantial zine/booklet/publication

I will try to contact creatives that I have admired for a long time.
To start with I will write to Joshua Noom, Chris McClean and Tom Haugomat.


Joshua Noom 
Illustrator and Designer from Fort Myers, Florida.
I have followed Joshua's Instagram for years, before I really knew what I wanted to study. He is definitely one of my biggest influences.

Chris McClean
Chris is a film maker, graphic designer and illustrator. His short films were what introduced me to his work. His work tends to focus on surfing and my favourite of his works is Uncommon Ideals. He also is part of the team that produce Backwash Magazine, an independent surf anthology magazine focused in and around the Northern UK and Ireland surf community. This publication is now on its 3rd issue and for every unit sold a tree is planted.

Tom Haugomat

Tom is a independent illustrator based in Paris, France. I think his style is original and organic. I love his colour palette and his use of shadow and highlight.

OUGD502 - Study Task 2 - Manifesto

OUGD502

Manifesto and Professionalism

Professional - being creative for money
used to be called commercial arts

perceptions - 'arty farty'/slightly odd

problem solvers
produce a creative set of solutions


clients:
creativity is subjective. Open to likes and dislikes, personal tastes, colour preference, committee thinking, trend, cultural and ethical thinking, ethnic acceptance, personality clashes.

professionalism = client handling

what do you want to achieve?
- work recognised
- being recognised as a creative
- respect for your approach
- money

Downside
- not being able to get work
- poor quality clients
- clients who don't listen to good advise
- communication breakdown/problems
- not getting paid for work

Manifesto

Adjectives:
speak, think, feel, respond, interact
useful, lasting and democratic forms of communication


What I want to communicate through my work and self image:
adventure
passion
bravery 
excitement
stories
ambition
drive

Create work that inspires, excites and contibutes positively to those who experience it. Be brave, work hard.


Example:

James Bowden
Photographer, surfer and lover of adventure. He lives and breathes what he shoots, looking for stories to tell the grand children and photos to show them as well.



My Manifesto 
To tell inspiring stories and create exciting work. 
Remain ambitious and make a difference in any way possible.
To be brave in my execution of work and have the drive to take on new challenges. 
To make just enough money to fund my surfing addiction (and see the world while I'm at it)

OUGD502 - Study Task 1 - Summer Reflection

OUGD502

Summer Reflection .

My summer was varied, I did a little bit of travelling at the start and finish but the majority of my summer was spent working. I work in Tesco and hate every minute of it. I work with older women who have worked in the same store their whole working lives and complain about everything and do absolutely nothing about it. This experience did help me realise I have ambition and want to do a job I am excited about. 

At the start of summer my brother, my dad and I spent some time in Cornwall. We spent the majority of the time at the beach and in the sea. It made me consider doing design work for environmental change and I did some research about coral bleaching and the effect of climate change. From this I found a environmental activist called Finn Harris who studies architecture at the Parsons School in New York. I tried to get in contact with him but haven't received a reply. This is definitely something I am interested in pursuing further.

At the start of August I competed in my first triathlon. It was a sprint distance event with a 400m swim, 21k bike and 5k run. from this I learnt the importance of preparation as we did not give ourselves enough time to train. It was difficult but the second I finished I was already thinking about the next one and how to improve. 

At the end of summer my friend and I travelled to Madrid. We both had worked all summer and were ready to get away. We found the cheapest flight on Sky scanner and left the next week. The best places we found in Madrid were places suggested by people we met, rather than suggestions found online. Some of the people we met have staying in  contact using Whatsapp and Instagram. I also managed to pick up a little Spanish. It made me consider the possibilities of working abroad for a year or two, especially in Spain as I love the culture (and the food). Although, I do prefer Barcelona to Madrid.


I think the most influential part of the summer was working as I disliked it so much.  I found it really difficult to go back to the small town I live in and the boredom of it. Next summer I want to travel more and work more but doing something I enjoy. I am considering working at a summer camp in America next summer and then getting some work experience in a design studio while I am over there.

OUGD402 - Self Branding Production

OUGD402

Self Branding Production.

Business Cards

Tote bag

Studio Wall