level 05 Paweł Adamek
WHERE I LEFT OFF
IMAGE MODULE • Always been driven by image/drawing • Enjoyable yet productive • Helped me find companies
LIVINʼ AINʼT EASY WITH YOUR EYES OPEN
JOHN & JANE ADVICE • “Get around the secretary or ‘professional blocker’ by being persistent and saying that you have something to send to the creative director.” - John
• “Keep up to date with what companies are up to.” - Jane
• “Ask in emails if the person knows anyone else you might be able to contact.” - John
CONTACTING STUDIOS Manchester
Leicester
Nottingham
London
10 STUDIOS CONTACTED EACH OF THESE COMPANIES: Manchester
Leicester
Nottingham
London
MAIL OUT
• Branded myself using Polish ‘Ł’ character • Music, Design By Day, Seismik & New Future Graphic received mail outs • Included hand written letters • Received no replies
REPLIES • Forgot to send PDF in email • Were willing to arrange visit anyway
• Sent PDF in email • Replied asking to see portfolio • Delayed meetings to put portfolio together over Easter
TRUE NORTH • Took senior designer Andy through my portfolio • Positive reaction. Asked to return to see creative director Ady • Ady gave useful advice
True North Offices
CREATIVE SPARK • Took designer Andy through my portfolio • Positive reaction. Took interest in illustrative work • Offered a placement
Creative Spark Offices
WHAT NEXT? • Enjoyed last project. Enthusiastic about this approach to 3rd year
• Things to manage - Time and work & social life balance
• Continue to contact companies • Develop portfolio with new work
Beethoven’s 9 (6th Symphony Vinyl Record)