I was doing pretty good at keeping up with this thing for a while, but then school happened. Please accept my apologies and a hilarious picture of me in mid-sentence talking to Krista and Aaron when we were at “Lecture From Your Next Door Neighbor” hosted by Studiobanks.
“HURFADURFA!”
So actually, lots of things have happened. I ended up leaving the previous job (the one with Bear-themed nativity scenes and fuzzy animal collectible plates), and getting hired over at Appalachian Student Publications. I’ve been doing some illustrations for their Op-Ed section, as well as some print work for CSIL (Center for Student Involvement and Leadership), and generally having a blast. My current project will be the redesign of the A.P.P.S. logos. Unfortunately they can only give me 20 hours a week, so I have to supplement that by working at Lowe’s Foods for another 20-30 hours. Yech. Thankfully, I only have one class, but it’s tough to sit down and design sometimes after you’ve pulled an 10 or 11 hour workday.
The big project for Graphic Design V is a massive branding effort for a nonprofit organization of our choice. I have chosen to do work for Boone Pride. I have completed a logo and almost finished a promotional booklet, and am starting on a website. They will all be in my portfolio in the next several weeks.
In other news, I’ve applied for a few more places around Charlotte and sent out some fun self-promo type stuff. Haven’t gotten word back from anyone yet, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
In other other news, Krista and I are helping run Appalachian State AIGA this semester. We’ve planned a very active semester. Krista has already hosted a package design workshop, we helped put together the first ever Power of Design conference, featuring Jason Gammon from Enventys as well as some big names in the Interior Design world such as Dick Klingman from Klingman Williams.
We’re going on a trip to Washington DC this weekend to check out some design studios, and AIGA Charlotte has helped us plan an upcoming day trip to several Charlotte studios. I’m currently trying to get in contact with some designers to help us out with a mock portfolio review taking place on November 9th. It’s exhausting trying to do all this, but we are determined to give Appalachian students a good chance to experience the professional world of graphic design.
I’m also working on some web projects with Aaron Shurts. Might get some stuff posted in the portfolio about that soon.
Sheesh, reading all that made my head spin. I’m too busy!
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