Sunday, 13 March 2016

OUGD502 - Creative Report [SB1] - Placement Searching

I have been searching for a placement for the summer (or for part of the summer) for the past couple of months. I have had some very exciting replies from a few studios so far but I will continue to look for the most relevant and beneficial placements available to me. Here are some of the placements I have been able to get a reply from.

Very Studio

Very studio is a very (no pun intended) interesting studio in the types of work they take on. Their projects are extremely varied and I feel this would be helpful to me because I think getting thrown in the deep end on projects can be the most helpful way to pick up new skills and ways of thinking. I was offered a two week placement with them throughout August which would be really amazing for me as they are based in a design-centric part of London, and I would love to work in the area.

3fishinatree

3fishinatree is definitely an interesting studio (if the name is anything to go by). They are primarily based in web design which has been an interest of mine for a few years, but I have found it difficult to delve into the world of web design with so much to learn about every different process that goes on. I feel gaining this knowledge would be helpful to become a more rounded designer and increase my employability in a company. I've been offered a three week placement with them which is very exciting, and I have known the founder Ricky for a couple of years which makes it more interesting, as I can show him what I've learnt in the last year or two of university.

The Archipelago

The archipelago, based in Leeds, is a small studio comprised of a handful of creatives interested in print design. Their style is very similar to mine which caught my eye and I visited their studio for a chat and to talk about their processes they go through being one of the smaller companies. I don't think I'd be able to get a placement with them due to their small size but I still think it would be good to keep in touch with them as they seem to be quickly expanding in Leeds.

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