Recent content by Katy Blackham

I went to the Bournemouth Arts Uni, are you doing a B.A. in Graphics or something else? If it's not in Graphics you could try and ask the Graphic students for some lessons? Or maybe ask the Graphics tutors Roger or Phil (if they are still there) they are really nice people, I'm sure they...

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I think the level of appreciation for Graphic Design has lowered dramatically, outside of the design world. As said above anyone with Adobe thinks they can design...or maybe that should be anyone with MS Paint!?. Clients question design costs, or want work for nothing stating 'if we like...

I can across this last week not sure if it will help you but involves word-play: Tongue-twisting Typography | Blog | Design Week Katy

Also if your interested in thinking processes try: How to have creative ideas Edward de Bono - I am a big fan of de Bono and this book is based on random words. It has some brilliant methods to provoke creative/lateral thinkin,g which you can apply to initial idea generation, and can help get...

Here are a few I have found useful: Visual Research Ian Noble and Russell Bestley- An Introduction to research methodologies in Graphic Design Creativity for Graphic Design Mark Oldach - A real-world guide to idea generation Size Matters Lakshmi Bhaskaran - Effective graphic design...

I'm not sure there is a set of rules for Graphic Design H&S but I guess all the regs on using a computer would apply (chair positions, lenght of time looking a screen etc). Try this link, hope that is the kind of info you were looking for? Safe computer use : Directgov - Employment

Also look out for design competitions, you will get a design peice out of it for your portfolio, and by entering you have a chance of winning which can lead to....who knows! All the best, Katy

I agree with everyone mentioned so far, I am a massive fan of Alan Fletcher and Paul Rand. For some contemporary design companies that I admire: Bond and Coyne Assocites The Design Conspiracy These guys do a great blog!

Agreed Toppers - I really really wish I had brought a Student edition when I was at Uni...£333 is sooo much better than £1700 odd....it makes me weep thinking about it! :icon_crying:

Hi, not sure if you still need someone for this but happy to help out if so. Let me know, Katy

Hi Dave It's a shame the plastic card idea doesn't seem viable, I had a look on line but didn't get any luck. Just a different idea that I got from seeing your company name, 'Bleed Ink', maybe it would be cool to print a business card where the ink comes off on people’s fingers (but...

Hi, when I applied for my Uni course they valued a Foundation course above work experience due to the freedom to explore, but that was 6 years ago so things might have changed. However on leaving Uni I found that a lot of employers wanted you to have some work experience and they valued this...

Wow, that's a big statement to get a tattoo that reflects you as a Designer...but I like the idea and would like to see photos if you do finally work it out. Maybe it should be a tattoo that develops over time, get a bit added each 6months or so that reflects who you are as a Designer at that...

It is hard to suggest a Designer, as Toppers said, it is really is down to what areas you like. However, this is just an idea I had from reading your post, but might be nice to add a twist to your project. If you like vector, which to me is very clean and precise, it might be worth choosing a...