Bivouac Interview

Bivouac are a design studio based in York. I went up to York for an interview for an internship at Bivouac. Although I didn't get the job I was content with the feedback I got and the experience of talking and presenting to professionals. I came away with the view of focusing my work more and ideas on how to design and bind my portfolio.

Mind Design

I visited Mind Design in Hackney, London. It was a strange experience to begin with because the studio is based in a warehouse building off the main roads. It seems like a good place to set up a studio, for one thing rent must be low. I spent around 2 hours chatting to Holger (creative director), he gave me a lot of advice on my portfolio on how to position and crop images. He told me to focus on my final major project and design whatever I wanted instead of becoming bogged down in what briefs ask you to do.

Sean Freeman

I managed to go for a beer with freelancer Sean Freeman to show him my portfolio. He was a real help, he has recently graduated so he understood how hard it is for students to get work / advice on their portfolio. He directed me to a couple of young designers and gave me links to agencies who would be looking for recent graduates.

Nick Bell Design

I visited design studio Nick Bell Design in London. I wanted to go and see them because the studio mainly outputs editorial and exhibition design. It was a good experience visiting what I would call a large studio (something I'm not keen on working in). I perhaps could have been more direct in selling myself for possible internship / employment opportunities because I felt that I didn't get much feedback in employment or my portfolio.