INTERN MAGAZINE
FEATURE
During my dissertation research I interviewed Alec Dudson the editor of Intern magazine. The advice and guidance I received for both the written element and practical work for the module was invaluable. After I had completed the module I decided to get in touch with Alec to say thank you and also to see if he could provide any feedback on an independent magazine concept I had created.
The response from Alec came quick. He was impressed with my work and my online portfolio and said that he would like to feature me under the talent section of his website. Not only was it an honour to be recognised but i thought it would also provide great exposure. Alec Dudson is someone I admire, and editorial design and independent magazines are a particular passion of mine.
Another factor was the theme of his magazine. It looks to discover and promote young student and graduate talent to potential employers.
The website had a great write up about my practice as well as direct links to my online presence. Consequently I noticed that my work online was getting more attention.
Alec also used social media platforms such as twitter and instagram in order to promote my work.
Overall this feature has been a real confidence booster in my ability. It has also taught me the importance in gratitude and creating lasting connections with the industry. It has also taught me to always be aware of the people around you and how impactful it can be to talk to professionals. I was able to talk to Alec off the cuff at the end of a workshop he had ran at uni. Talking to him in regards of my dissertation and taking the time to show interest in what he does and learning from his expertise in the editorial industry really paid off.
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