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So after a whole year on the course it comes down to this … the last project hand in . I cant believe how quick the time has gone and even though it wasn't 100 percent how it normally is due to sucky covid it was still a great experience. I also don't know why I stressed my self out to much and doubting my checklists . I was adamant I was so behind but coming in today I'm actually on track and even slightly ahead compare to some of my class mates . At the start of the project I found it hard to focus and enjoy it but as time went on I have found I have enjoyed it more . I have also looked back at what I have achieved over the last year and my confidence and self belief has grown in my self and my digital skills have also grown . At the start I hated the digital side but now I really enjoy it and would rule out applying for online VM roles which I never thought I would hear my self say ! Today I am focusing on tweaking the final bits on my summary and conclusion and then I will be going through my presentation on InDesign to make sure its the best of the best that I can do .

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This week I have been catching up on my project and been making a to do list . One thing I have noticed that I do is I keep adding to the bottom of my lists so then this makes me feel like I am not achieving anything as my list just keeps getting bigger. I am going to write a to do list and complete that then make a new one other wise the list just keeps on growing . I've been looking more into my app research to and this idea just isn't going to work for my brand due to them being small and independent so just been adding the research to back this up . Who knew apps could be so expensive to make ! I have been focusing on bringing my presentation together and have been emailing back and forth work to my tutor to gain feedback and to make changes . I feel his feedback has been so helpful before I was nervous about sharing my work with other people as I found criticism hard to take but I wish I didn't do this . From this project I have tried to be more open and have been sharing my work with my tutor a class mates more to gain insight and opinion on my work and it helps you analysis it from a different view and they see things that you may of missed and help u make changes for the better so this is one thing I will take away from this project is to share and be more open about ideas and work.

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Ok, so I am really feeling it this week . I feel like my to do list is getting longer instead of shorter and when I've spent the whole day working I feel like I haven't achieved anything, I was looking forward to college this week but couldn't get in because my trains were cancelled so this added to the stress levels. I've started adding finished pieces in to my presentation to try and see how much I have done , to be fair its more then I thought . Our new tutor is so helpful and he helps relieve some of the stress which is great as I was wary of change when I first found out . This week I am focusing on getting my planograms and store layouts completed from there my plan is to move on to my windows. This project seems to be flying by compared to the others and I feel less planned then I normally do even though I'm using the same processes that normally work . Anyway need to keep ploughing through .On the plus side I am getting better on InDesign so this is good and I completed my concept board for my store which turned out well. just need to keep the focus. I can do this !

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I've been looking at my INP proposal time sheet to see if I'm on track and I'm behind I have been adjusting these as i go to make sure I don't miss anything or to add in areas I missed . I just need to finish off my text for my customer profile what I am waiting for feedback on and just research my location a little more then I am caught up. Next I think I need to look at my concept before I can move forward with store design and branding. I've been finding our new tutor Derek really helpful and he has given me some good brands to research when I come to my store design and branding , I don't know why I was panicking so much as he's really informative and enthusiastic and has great knowledge. This week we also got told we would have a little side thing to complete of a interview this really stressed me out as I've only just caught up by putting in stupid amount of hours that I didn't want to focus on other things other then my project and then get behind again , Luckily a lot of people spoke up and its being pushed back which is a relief as i can keep focus and then when the time comes for that my project will be completed and I can give that my full attention and use all the information to help me in my future.

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Today is my first 1 to 1 with my new tutor. It's to discuss me progress within my project . I have made notes on areas I would like to discuss with him and will make sure I have my work up on my laptop ready to show him . I feel at the moment I'm working behind schedule,  time is just moving so fast and I feel like I'm over analysing everything as I've been so close to getting the highest mark but just missed it every time by the smallest of things . I've been working on my customer profile this week and just need to create my presentation on it . This is one of the area I want to discuss with my tutor as I'm unsure of the best way to layout all my findings . I have also started doing swot on my competitive shops.  I use to hate doing these but am starting to enjoy them and find them really helpful when it comes to where I need to head next . Hopefully after my 1 to 1 I will be feel more on track and not so stressed out.

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Pfffft I feel like my head is all over the place this week . I have my to do lists but I just cant seem to focus on them . Try to power through as little progress is still progress. We did get to go on a trip this week to Coal Drops Yard which I loved the shops and food places were so cool and felt like a really nice relaxing area of London to be in . We then had to visit Dover Street Market which I had never heard of before . The visual merchandising in this place is insane but the staff made us feel really uncomfortable which was a shame as it took away from the magic of the place . We also were told not to take picture which I find really silly , if your going to create these amazing displays which some actually looked like they could be art insulations why would you not want people to enjoy them and take pictures and post on social to get you noticed, Any I did take some really good ideas away from these visits . We also found out our tutor is leaving next week which was a shock and very short notice and i can take a while to adjust to new people and situations so I'm hoping it will all be ok and trying not to let it deter my focus.

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This week was my first week back to collage and I was beyond excited to see everyone and to get my motivation back. This week we were doing a practical window task … finally . due to covid its been hard to do practical aspects of VM which has been a shame but I'm so glad we had to opportunity to do one . We produced the windows within groups , at the start of the course I found group work awkward and not my favourite however since then I enjoy working within a group and bouncing ideas of each other and just having fun while doing a task we all are passionate about . Overall I was really happy with how our window turned out . I also learned that problems pop up along the way and how to over come them as a group or to tweak your design slightly along the way to make it work within the situation . This week I also sat down with Suzi to go through my INP proposal which surprisingly wasn't o bad. I don't have to much to add to it which is great as I did try really hard as I'm determined to get a excellent mark this time around and seeing this proposal is 25% of my final grade I need it to be the best it can be .

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We have just been set our new project … well we have to set the project our selves . I find it hard sometimes to come up with ideas as I end up second guessing my self or thinking my ideas aren't good enough. We also have our results back from the last project which I'm trying not to get to disheartened about as once again I was so so close to getting the excellent mark that I crave. This time round I'm going to keep going over my work and use my 1-2-1s to make sure I'm on the right track and what I need to make sure I get that excellent mark as I'm sure I'm missing it over silly little mistakes that I have missed. I have started writing my proposal we need to submit on the 12th April as I didn't want to leave this to last minute and then panic and rush it . I find the sheet at the end where we have to manage our time and set deadlines for that week really helpful as it has helped me break down what I need to just focus on for that week instead of getting side tracked and having to much on the go at once. We are also back in college soon which is giving me a boost as im really looking forward to seeing everyone again .