Through out my time at university the PPP module has been beneficial to my growth as both a person and a designer. This year in particular I have used the module to self reflect on my practice and professionalism.
One particular strength I have developed through this year is my presentation skills. I feel I can deliver a strong, concise and clear presentation. These are skills i have developed through various presentations for PPP and extended practice. I can utilise this skills in my professional career when delivering client pitches or potential employer interviews. I think I could further improve my skills by making sure I prepare prior to an presentation. Presentational skills have helped me grow in confidence when conducting myself in a professional environment.
I have taken many opportunities this year out side of university such as attending Design Manchester and Neubau - year in the forest. These events have been really useful to my professionalism. They are a great opportunity to network, as well as a good chance to meet like minded and passionate people.
The PPP module has pushed me to network and connect with industry professionals. At the start of the year this was something I actively avoided, worried about putting my self out there to be judged. However over time i have grown proud of the work i have amassed over the last year and am more than happy to connect with professionals and ask to visit their studios to talk through my work and enquire about internships and jobs. As of this I recently secured two placements for the summer after my course, I am quite apprehensive about them, but excited to experience graphic design out side of education. I feel that i could have engaged with networking and placements earlier on in the year, but feel more confident now to carry them out.
My personal branding this year is a true reflection of me. In previous years I have tried to design an identity that was to stylistic and not a true reflection of my design practice. This year however I have designed an identity that is clean, minimal and timeless.
Over all i think that this module has really helped me develop as a designer. It has set me up for the future and prepared me to take the step in to industry. I think it has been a great opportunity to reflect on my practice and evaluate my personal and professional growth from 1st year to this point. I now view my self as a young professional rather than a student and am ready to progress, using the reflective devises learnt throughout this module to evaluate my progression and growth through out my career.
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