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I have already volunteered at an event by Don't Shop Swap, a clothes swapping initiative based here in London. I would love to do more volunteering with them, as sustainable fashion is a hobby I engage in already.

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More outfits. Less waste. Lower cost. A gamified clothes swapping platform. Because clothes are the new currency.

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Things I would like to do to upskill:

🐀 gain networking skills, attending speed networking events at LCC and other venues as I am naturally introverted
🐀 Adobe Certified Professional Courses in Photoshop and InDesign
🐀 get better at Illustrator
🐀 get better at DSLR photography
🐀 get better at coding

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I'm not yet certain what my thesis will be, but I am currently writing an essay for CTS about how the risograph is a meeting point between craft and technology. The research for this essay makes me feel excited already and if I use the same topic for my thesis, I will use the time I spend exploring printmaking as my thesis research

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An ongoing list of design events I would like to go to:

- Impact 12 International Printmaking Conference....
....looking for more to add....

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An ongoing list of competitions/events/initiatives/programmes/organisations I want to get involved in or could turn to when looking for opportunities:

-D&AD New Blood
-BEEP painting biennale, Swansea
-JKR sparks programme
-Not Just a Shop
-ArtsTemps
-Arts SU (where I currently work)
-Impact 12 International Printmaking Conference

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Proposal // 02 // self-directed projects

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Proposal // 02 // self-directed projects

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There are 3 things I want to do over the year which are self-directed projects to me.

1// try to be a freelancer

It is something I see myself doing in the future, so might as well try it now. I would want to do illustration work and one-off graphic design work. preferrably for smaller companies, startups or charities.

I will do this by
🐀making the most of the Underpinned Freelance course
🐀making sure my webiste, social media outlets and linkedin are used to the best of their potential.
🐀trying my best to improve my networking skills

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2// be part of an exhibition

I want to create a body of work that I will exhibit in the DPS year. Hoping to land a group show in London ideally.

I will do this by
🐀refining my practice/style and creating more work
🐀improving networking skills/making most of existing connections
🐀going to small gallery openings/private views
🐀applying to open calls

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3// try self publishing

In the future I want to write/make a book. So I might try self publishing during the DPS year.

I will do this by
🐀researching self-publishing, in particular any organisations or individuals in elephant and castle/LCC who would be able to help me
🐀make the most of LCC facilities when researching/experimenting/making

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Proposal // 01 // working with specialism 

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Proposal // 01 // working with specialism 

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I find that I am happiest when I am actually creating stuff with my hands, not when I'm at a computer all day. Therefore I would like to use my DPS year to explore printmaking and gain skills and experience in screenprinting and risograph.

Some studios I have listed as of interest include:
Slaughterhaus Print Studio

Print Club London

Thames-side Print Studios

Duplikat Press

Rabbit Road Press

3rd Rail Clothing

(is advertising postitions on creative opportunities, which I want to apply to).

In order to maximise my chances of connecting with them, I will:

🐀focus on creating an even wider portfolio of printmaking work using facilities at LCC, and showcasing that work

🐀speak to technicians at LCC, see if they can give me any advice.

🐀tailor each CV and portfolio copy to the
studio/position