The key notes speaker was Angus Montgomery, the editor of
weekly publication, Design Week. This
is a magazine that reports on the design industry and education. It was a print
based publication that has now been transformed into a digital one. It can be
found at http://www.designweek.co.uk/.
Angus gave us a lot of advice on how to make ourselves known and stand out
above other graduates. I know now that I must show my passion for my
discipline, whilst also branding myself without making a cliché of my work. He
told us that companies are keen to invest in new talent, and to nurture it and
watch it grow. To be spotted I must show enthusiasm and take pride in my work.
It is also crucial to my success to find a balance between business and design
to forge out my career. I should be unique and not follow the crowd. Lending my
talents to other designers and them lending theirs to me can be very
beneficial. Collaborations mean that different talents can come together. A
good degree is worth its weight in gold so I should show it off and be proud
when I graduate. There is a need for an influx of fresh talent.
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