FUTURES LAB

AIM:

WEEK 1 [ 20 . 11 . 25 ]

NOTES FROM TEXT 

Dont Get A Job, Make a Job.pdf

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Pg 15

• ‘Show an employer how creative and hardworking l am’ 

• What is my personal brand?

• Make sure l am seen and remembered ?

• Propaganda- a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitudes of people toward a specific cause or position.

Pg 17

• Skyler Fike  - graphic skills - pamphlet

• Method: took time to research, identify + confidence.

• Be mindful of my own goals and limits e.g money and time : lay these down, establish where l stand to employers. 

• Can state my intentions, like skills l’d like to learn.

Pg 18-19

• as much info, less overwhelming, easy access

• IDENTIFY : walked in - speak to partners- ‘ suggest free work?”, personalised aspects - stop by - websites - individual - events

• ‘ four months prior’ - remembered 

Pg 24 -25

• Self-promotion 

• evolve

• website + friends( support) 

• Interests , self to others

• Self taught editorial experience and knowledge of  (software) 

• Done something for myself

• Be confident in what you have done and talking to others about it

• They will feel more inclined to work employ or recommend

• Conduct yourself morally.

• PERSONALITY IS MY BRAND! 

• Document my brand on social media

• ‘If you don’t tell people you’re there they wont find you’

Pg 43

• world is diversifying, diversify with it

• ‘Jack of all trades, master or some’

• find creative balance 

Pg 68-69

• Be T shaped: broad with depth as generalising specialists have to be. 

• its about depth of knowledge 

• Teams : important to have specialists and diversifiers, in the world of design.

• Reflect on childhood inventions ( age 6/7 )  

• Follow instincts specialism will find you, Don’t be afraid to diversify 

Pg 111

• Teamwork

• Find like minded people -with general outlook on future

• May find collaborators in uni, colleagues, networking. 

• Loyalty 

• Document memories, good and bad, have fun.

Pg 112

• ‘Entrepreneurship is born out of risk taking and passion’ - Lionel Real de Azua

• Passion lies in acts of creation unfettered by fear of failure, success is in the doing

• Split roles, each passionate and specialised

• Time, spend it wisely, productively and happily

• free and autonomous 

Pg 114 - 115

• Learn from another

• Network/ Contact source funding and teams 

• Richness of influence 

Pg 117: GUSTO

• Take risks , do things differently; It would be harder to live with not knowing

• Surprise yourself  

• Big ideas, weird, nurture, grow wonderfully.

Pg 130-133

Strategy: Keep on learning!

REFLECT

[ SKILLS AUDIT ]

• What skills do you need support with?

• Animation - learn (boot camps, vids, self taught, resources etc..)

• Networking / resourcing ) - ask people (Sarah, Shaka, teachers) (TED talks) 

• Self promotion (aahhh)

  • Public Speaking 

Soft/Hard??

IDENTIFY MY LIMITS

• FINANCE :

• LOCATION :

• TIME :

[ EMPLOYABILITY MATERIALS AUDIT ]

• Share and evaluate existing materials

• What do you need to develop now? 

PORTFOLIO

• Software skills using and exploring highly employable on cv

• make a highly edited pdf version 10-15 pages + links to categories.

• Include Portfolio illustrations

• Look back on old ADM emails

CV AND COVWR LETTER

• Look back on notes

• Discuss with Lara and David

• Make unique and personal

• Aim to make a cover letter with notes and ADM support

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIS LAB

• Connect with Taran first on Linkedin 

• Explain what I'm doing

• Ask if l can use their resources 

• Connect with Sarah al Sarraj on Insta/ Linkedin

• Explain what I'm doing ( pitch  and essay )

• understanding her practice, knowledge, resourcefulness / exhibition . 

  
  

• Refine my employability materials 

• Promote my art/ practice on social media ( learn strategies, blog vid examples ). POST MORE! CATCH UP!

• Surveys, community platforms, discussion

• Network with people (example professions ) online, events, uni, insta, linkedin, discord. 

• start with a list  of current and potential people , like nova and derian did. 

• Make posters, a business card, visual promotion. 

• chat to Nabza or other acquaintances for any advice 

AT LEAST ONE OF THESE IS GOOD ENOUGH, HAVE FUN:)

LESSON:

• Interview: time slot on time, maximum of 8 minutes. Respond to the ad and prepare a catered portfolio presentation. Rehearse for about a week with others, such as Sadie and Jenine.

• how do l want to communicate myself 

• Set professional insta, linkein ect.. 

• careers plus!!

• AI-_- 

DAVID

• SWEEP UP INTERNET FOOTPRINT

• Write Articles

• Slow down logo, viewer experience, accessibility etc.. update. 

FREYA

• cover letter shows initiative ( NEED HELP)

• Why them/ what you learned know, want, why you - what l offer, closing.. ld love to discuss more in person. …

• Moo cards - buisness cards

• Label every version!! File titles however with name something clear. 

John

• equity based crowdfunding 

Lara: who you are how you show it exciting!!

FIRST 3 WEEKS GRIND LATTER - PRACTICE

THURSDAY 23rd JAN MUST BE BACK!