Commercial work they have undertaken includes event posters, branding, vinyl sleeve designs, as well as other self-initiated projects (such as 365 days of collage).
Although they don't define themselves as strictly being graphic designers, or illustrators, I found their work to be quite design-orientated. However they said that defining your work/practice isn't vital, as you may possess more than one skill.
Examples from 365 Days of Collage
It was valuable to hear from their experiences, especially concerning their studies, internships, as well as their time in the commercial world. However I got the impression a lot of what they did was up to chance, or luck? Or maybe just having the assertiveness to approach people and ask for work.
Is content important? Is hard work important? Or is it just down to being confident and forward with people, and selling yourself? Hmmmm....I found that bit tough. This is where I feel different from these people.
Event poster designs
Notes from talk
• Internships can be valuable
• Mailers - interesting way to contact people. Goes beyond an ordinary email. Can show your personality, more handmade, personal.
• Taking on commercial work - what's important? Generating income, or having the freedom/independence to pick and choose what work you do? Only doing work you agree with personally?
• Self-led projects may open up other opportunities.
• They left university 8 years ago, and are still learning things. It's all a process of learning and finding things out.
• Build up an online body of work
• Keep in touch with people. You may get hired by past collaborators
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