Reflective Blog by Tamar Attia https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07 Project 2 en-us 2020-10-21 09:16:22 UTC 2024-10-02 02:25:12 UTC hello@padlet.com North Face 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859694907 2020-10-25 18:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859694907 1. Visual Merchandising 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859885339 Today we started out VM project. We looked into all the different roles a vm plays and what job avenues you can go down.

For the first time in months I went to bed feeling positive about my future. I really enjoyed the day, and I went to sleep feeling excited for once about my career and not dread. ]]> 2020-10-25 21:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859885339 2. Briefing 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859889674 The briefing of our next project was a little overwhelming. I'm sure everyone in the room was feeling it. The more details we went over, the more excited I was to see what the outcome will be. 

Although I feel a little out of my depth at the moment, I am taking each day in my stride. I know we will learn how to do each step but I need to remain focused. ]]> 2020-10-25 21:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859889674 3. Decisions 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859891923 I feel myself getting stressed out at the massive choice of brands to use for this project. I know if I keep uming and aring over which company to choose I will end up wasting time and being even more undecisive.

I promised myself I would be a more decisive person in life. The company I keep coming back to is The North Face. 

Think the answer to my questions is right in front of me...]]> 2020-10-25 21:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859891923 4.Lewes Highstreet 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859894517 So cute
so quante 
I would love to settle down here ]]> 2020-10-25 21:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/859894517 5. Early Mornings 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/860908429 I have woken up this morning ready so do some heavy research on The North Face.]]> 2020-10-26 08:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/860908429 6. Dreaming of The North Face 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/860910445 Second night in a row I've had weird dreams about this company ...

]]> 2020-10-26 08:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/860910445 7.Half term research 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/903551543 Half term consisted of researching everything and anything there is to know about The North Face/ Lewes high street. I started off strong, but quickly fell into the headspace I was in before when researching the swimsuit.

It’s because the topic is huge and the research feels endless. I spent two full days sitting at my desk working, but when looking back at the work there doesn’t seem much to show for it. After those two days I found it hard to concentrate and my mind was floating to higher places ie. what shall I have to lunch today..? 

I can’t wait to get back into the classroom and have my focus directed back into the task ahead. ]]> 2020-11-09 10:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/903551543 8. Lockdown dread 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/903614506 Rumours are circulating that a second lockdown is on its way. I’ve started to feel that familiar unease feeling about future job prospects. It’s difficult to stay positive but I am just focusing on this course as a way of pushing past this feeling.]]> 2020-11-09 10:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/903614506 9. First week back 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/914213796 Feels great to be back in class. I was starting to feel a bit lost with that much time and my focus was starting to go. 

Looking at branding is exciting, I love being able to get creative and see how far I can push the idea of North Face. My head is popping with ideas- I've started writing them all down on my journey home from class.

I visited both The North Faces nearest our college. It was so interesting to compare the two stores, which obviously had such a different target market- despite only being a couple of streets away from each other. 

]]> 2020-11-11 20:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/914213796 10. Lock down has arrived 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/914233781 Second lock down has arrived, I've moved up to London for the month just as our lessons got moved online. 

Difficult not to feel overwhelmed with the amount of work due in. I feel as though I've spent too much time on things that aren't even needed for submission. Last project seems easy now compared to this.  

After our first morning session I felt like I was going to cry. After receiving our first grades back I was shocked receiving an excellent in my grade. Initial excitement turned quickly into dread, feeling a great sense of pressure to keep myself up in those top grades.  !

To deal with this emotional episode I managed to go for a run, coming back just in time for our afternoon lesson. ]]> 2020-11-11 20:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/914233781 11. Supreme x The North Face 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/914258993 Today I was on an afternoon stroll and passed a guy wearing a Supreme x The North Face jacket. Usually I wouldn't have thought twice about it, except maybe that it was a cool design. 

But since doing two/three weeks worth of research on this company- I knew exactly what this jacket was, that it had only dropped a week ago, and that these jackets were definitely not in their stores. 

It was a cool feeling to have this knowledge.
 ]]> 2020-11-11 20:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/914258993 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927110346 2020-11-16 13:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927110346 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927110574 2020-11-16 13:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927110574 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927111259 2020-11-16 13:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927111259 13. No Than k U 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927111642 Another morning putting off finishing my Pest and Swot analysis. 
In order to make sure I haven't missed anything out, I've been going through all my notes from the past month. Each topic researching thoroughly, which is taking me ages. As I've been reading articles, I keep getting more ideas and key words to use for the pack. 

Key phrases to add: 
-Conscious story telling 
-A pure emmersive experience

Side note: Would be cool if this was a real pop up store ]]> 2020-11-16 13:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927111642 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927111915 2020-11-16 13:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/927111915 12. Back to college again 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/941075034 Good : I'm really happy with how my logo and bag design is going. I would love to actually create these designs. I really enjoy the playful aspects of design and would love to do this as a career.

Bad : This pest and swot analysis is the absolute bane of my life! I've already spent two days solidly on it, and I'm still struggling to understand it. I know I've done the hard part, now all I need to do is edit and cut out half the waffle. I keep putting it off, but this morning I want to get it out of my site, done, dusted and never to be touched again. ]]> 2020-11-19 13:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/941075034 14. Todays Tasks: 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/951625219
  • FINISH PEST/SWOT
  • Write my introduction 
  • Put my first and second draft of emails up on canvas with class notes
  • Collect images for concept board 
  • Put up relevant trends on Padlet
    • ]]>     2020-11-23 09:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/951625219     15. Last week panic 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/966887885 Interesting couple of days at college. 

    Concept boards - happy with the outcome of that.

    Final design of window- I could keep fiddling with the design all night but at some point you just need to stop, probably before I ruin it. Anyway I'm pretty pleased with the design. At first I had a realisation that I wasn't as advanced on photoshop as I thought I was. The design in my head was not translating well onto the screen. However slowly I kept going with it and now I'm just sad that it wont actually become a real life window design.

    Floor plan- Bit of a nightmare afternoon! I had to change the design last minute which threw me. I could not get my head around drawing this plan, despite it probably being the easiest task on that list. My brain was just not processing the flat image, which made me panic.

    I slowly worked through it, staying late in class to try and get it done. I knew as soon as I'd leave that classroom I will never want to touch it again.

    ]]>     2020-11-28 10:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/966887885     16. Future career ethical crisis ... 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/970603895 As I research further into what brands are ethical, I'm slightly concerned that the amount of fashion brands that are actually good are far and few between...]]> 2020-11-30 09:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/970603895 17. Terms that I've picked up 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/970605056 Reading so many articles in the space of four days has meant I've scrolled through a fair few terms that might come in handy at some point during this hand in and possibly future ones. ]]> 2020-11-30 09:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/970605056 18.Final Hand-IN 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/979380802 Final day...
    I'm really happy with how my project plan has come out. I have no idea what level I'm working on but I know I've done all I can. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to play and be more experimental. It's made me look at online job opportunity's in a new light.

    Things I definitely need to improve on for next project:
    My time management was up and down. I still found it hard to concentrate for long stretches of time. I  did start setting myself small achievable goals throughout the day- this seemed to work actually so I'm going to carry on with that.

    Half finished bits. This project was basically filled with half finished parts. I am going to try and avoid that next project because it was very frustrating to deal with, especially when it was left to the last minute. 

    Bibliography : I found this part fine for the last project, but with this one I did not reference anything till the last two hours of the day. What a bad idea that was, especially as most of the images were from a dark Pinterest hole that was impossible to recover ]]>     2020-12-02 12:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/979380802     40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/979426256 2020-12-02 12:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/979426256 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/979426570 2020-12-02 12:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/979426570 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/979426708 2020-12-02 12:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/979426708 19. Micro Brief Challenge 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1002065590 Day 1: Coming into class and briefed with the 2 day challenge was at first a bit apprehensive. I realised while designing the store that I hadn't thought about what I wanted the interiors to look like. So I panicked at first. I also realised that there was limited materials to use. So I needed to be creative about how I was going to create the space which reflects my shops concept. 

    I wanted to focus on natural curves and organic forms that bring the outdoor space in. My main challenge was creating the sofa, a dominating part of the design. Using layers of foam board cut into curves, I wanted it to look like a topographic map. However once I created it I found the design to be really heavy (mainly because of the black colour of foamboard). It wasn't exactly what I imagined but because there was limited time, and I had already spent all day making it, I had to come up with a solution to make it work. A tiny bit of found sandpaper allowed me to sand down the edges making it a smoother and lighter as a design. 

    Overall I am happy with the final outcome of my design. I tried to be creative and imaginative with my use of materials, contrasting it textures, patterns and materials to create a multisensory experience. If I were to re-do this area, I would of liked to source some more wood-like material, with more time to create more lifelike shelving unites. 

    Looking back, I could have added more brand logos throughout the space, which is something they do often in their stores.

    The researching part of the project I found slightly boring, this is mainly because I had already spent a while researching similar materials for the last month. Although it was slightly monotonous, I actually found some really interesting trends on WGSN. You can never do enough research apparently.

    Presenting my idea:   
      Started off wobbly but once I got into the flow, I felt a lot more comfortable. Really enjoyed chatting to the VM of John Lewis and got positive feedback.

    ]]>     2020-12-09 13:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1002065590     20. New Project: Boden Kids 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1051586313 To Do:
    Boden Research :
    • Customer profile  (Add imagery to use)
    • Good news/bad news 
    • History
    • Website review
    • M-commerce analysis
    • Review emails 
    • download apps
    • Competition 
    • Charity work
    • Environmental work
    • styling and campaigns
    Market Research 
    • Window reviews
    • Trends 
    • E-books on children design
    • Technology within children wear
    • customer profile deep research 
    • Design within children wear
    • News articles 
    ]]>     2021-01-04 11:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1051586313     21. Wall Planning 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290057895 For some reason I cannot focus on this weeks lessons. I feel tired, unmotivated and lost. 
    I brush off the mini tasks and research given to me while wondering why I feel so stuck on the bigger ones...  (stupid)
    I keep having to remind myself to be kind to myself. Acknowledge that some weeks will be productive while others may not. 

    ]]>     2021-03-09 21:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290057895     22. Food 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290073046 Reflecting on a bad week, what helped? 
    -Food 
    -Deciding to have a real break from work if I am not feeling up to it 
    -Brushing my teeth after lunch]]>     2021-03-09 21:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290073046     23. Put it on hold 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290079487 I've decided to move on from the Planograms and come back to it at a later date. I look back on that unproductive week and start to accept that I may not receive the grade I was hoping for. This is ok, as long as I am proud of the pieces I produce and I'm able to put them into my portfolio, thats all that matters.]]> 2021-03-09 21:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290079487 24. Window Design 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290091224 I have been sketching out ideas for the windows from the beginning of the project.
    Having a clear idea of the design aesthetics has proved to be difficult to achieve. Sketching definitely helps, with each drawing, I try to simplify the design.

    Simple and clean designs often seem to be the hardest to produce, and i've never been very good at minimalism. 

    I remember from the last few projects, that I always have high expectations when it comes to the window design. I must remind myself that although it feels as though you will not achieve this, don't let this thought stop you from moving forward. 

    Have a break
    Take yourself away
    Sleep on it 
    Come back with fresh eyes and a full belly.

    ]]>     2021-03-09 21:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290091224     25. Indecisiveness 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290111361 I'm easily distracted, constantly up and down. My indecisiveness is stopping me and making me fall behind. 
    Attempting the planograms again. 

    Maybe if I write down my thoughts I can reflect on them better and move forward?

    Collection: Should I do summer? Spring showers?
    Gender: Both genders but how do I make it equal.
    Both genders: Proving to be double the work...
    Focus on Dinosaurs: There isn't enough clothing with this print.
    Time is being wasted

    Scatty brain. 
    Need to get on with it.
     ]]>     2021-03-09 21:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290111361     26. Window Design 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290126969 Drawings are really proving to be key for my design process. 
    I need to remember when stuck in future, sketch it out, doodle a bit over, add some colour, maybe a bit of collage = a new way of thinking  ]]>     2021-03-09 22:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290126969     27. Lost 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290131501 Feeling very emotional. I have a daunting feeling that this course will end soon and I will be in the same place I was before I started = Lost and unconfident in my ability. 

    I need to make the most of the support, make sure my portfolio is the best it can be, CV top notch and start applying to things while still here. 

    Need to remind myself of how good I am, get out this head space and find that drive again.]]>     2021-03-09 22:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290131501     28. Hopeful 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290141914 I had a chat with Suzi today. She made me feel more hopeful for the future. 

    Time management is still an issue, but I am feeling more positive and trying to be kinder to myself. ]]>     2021-03-09 22:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290141914     29. Floor Layouts 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290146573 I have started this week with a different energy. I feel a lot lighter, I am following the lessons better and managing to stay on top of class tasks.
    I now realise why all this research is needed to be done = it makes it so much easier to produce the work! 
    I need to keep it simple, stop faffing and don't over think.  ]]>     2021-03-09 22:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290146573     30. Personality Test 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290161675 I enjoyed taking some time to do something different today. 
    My weaknesses are interesting, and are definitely evident in this reflective blog. 
    Addressing my poor long term planning (scared of the future and not having a career) 
    Easily bored and struggle with concentration  (this is especially evident when I work in isolation)

    Positives to take away : 
    I'm definitely a people person
    Bold and confident 
    Don't mind stepping out of my comfort zone ]]>     2021-03-09 22:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290161675     31. Last Week 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290180008 -Need to get organised 
    -Feeling the pressure 
    -Starting to look for placements

    -Planogram still taking me ages 
    -Why I did make it in this realistic style 
    -Doing both girls and boys planogram is taking me AGES
     ]]>     2021-03-09 22:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290180008     32. Remote Learning 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290203345 This is causing me stress. Technical problems are difficult to solve.]]> 2021-03-09 22:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290203345 33. Refection 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290220666 This project was during a turbulent for me, and the rest of the world. Reflecting back on this project, I have to remind myself how unfocused I felt throughout. 
    My hand in has been stressful, never have I left so many jobs to the last minute. 
    I need to promise myself never to do this again, if I take anything away from it, it's to not leave any jobs to the day of hand in. 
    I am proud of the collection, I wish I had some more time to finish off the research. 
    But really I am glad it is over. I want to move forward with a fresh attitude, and try to overcome the difficulties I've faced in myself during this time. ]]>     2021-03-09 22:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290220666     40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248651 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248651 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248653 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248653 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248658 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248658 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248663 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248663 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248666 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248666 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248672 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248672 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248674 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248674 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248676 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248676 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248678 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248678 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248683 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248683 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248686 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248686 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248688 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248688 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248690 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248690 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248694 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248694 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248695 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248695 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248697 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248697 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248698 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248698 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248702 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248702 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248704 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248704 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248706 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248706 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248710 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248710 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248711 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248711 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248714 2021-03-09 22:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1290248714 34. Challenge 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1321501110 New group with a new challenge. It feels refreshing to only have two days for a project. I like having to get on it, no time to faff.

    Looking at a skate brand was interesting, the challenge for me was making it look cool and relevant. The graphics I produced used images from the brands look book, put together in a modern and editorial way. I am overall happy with the work I produced, helping finish off the planogram and details of the VM guidelines.


    ]]>     2021-03-17 16:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1321501110     35. INP Briefing 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343540861 Initially this feel very overwhelming, with endless ideas and endless amounts of work! However, I'm trying not to look at the big picture at this point, and instead focus the basics:
    What am I good at?
    What are my interests?
    What elements did I enjoy from the past projects?
    What kind of brand am I interested in?
    Where do I see my future?

    ]]>     2021-03-23 15:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343540861     37. What are my interest? 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343599908 I have a love/hate relationship with fashion. I love it but I hate how wasteful it is. It has such a detrimental effect on the planet, and it's something that we all are contributing towards. 
    My interests lie in ethical and sustainable fashion, that is the future. I now need to figure out how I can make this element a strong feature in my project. I want to make it a realistic idea and that is achievable. ]]>     2021-03-23 15:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343599908     38. What elements did I enjoy from the past projects? 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343601275 Research- I enjoy researching trends, using WGSN. Part of the researching I don't enjoy is doing back up research instead of doing it at the beginning. Going into this project, I aim to spend time on researching things that are relevant, and use my notes properly to develop my ideas.

    Creativity- My most enjoyable and successful times in the course were when I was able to push my creativity. I think this is where my strength lies, and so I want to see how far I can push that with this project. ]]>     2021-03-23 15:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343601275     39. What kind of brands am I interested in? 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343603757 Since my last projects have been focusing on mid-level brands, this project I will go for a high end women's brand. 
    I've been set on this idea from early in the year, with the hope it will show a different style of design in my portfolio. 
    I want to show future employers that I can design a wide scope of areas- from children's wear, outdoor and athleisure to high-end women's wear.

    The next step is to look at these brands, and see if any of them align with your interest in sustainability. ]]>     2021-03-23 15:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343603757     40. Where do I see my future? 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343611166 In the past, I have always shied away from this question. In my personality test, I resonated with the section about not wanting to create future goals. This was mainly due to confidence, not believing I had the right skills and not knowing how to get into these jobs. 

    Now answering this question is a bit easier. I want to be coming up with creative schemes for brands, designing the launches in-store and online. Communicating ideas to the rest of the team and working with people.

    My goal is to work for a company that is ethical in it's production line, and sustainable in it's products. ]]>     2021-03-23 15:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1343611166     41. Acne 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1352472462 After looking through brands after brands after brands- I've made a decision with Acne.

    I surprised myself, no faffing, no second guessing- I've made a decision and I did it fast for once. 

    Not only have I decided on a brand, but what I'm going to achieve with this project. First week! And no faffing! Feeling positive and motivated by this.

    ]]>     2021-03-25 12:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1352472462     42. Jobs 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1352483780 Jobs this week :
    • Finish creating your brief 
    • Write up initial ideas and brands 
    • Create a survey 
    • Think about designing a poll 
    • Start researching Brand
    Starting with a small list with the hope of achieving it.
    ]]>     2021-03-25 12:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1352483780     43. Progress 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1399966566 Achieved everything from last weeks jobs list, except creating a survey. I hate creating surveys ! I never know what to write, I don't understand what I'm trying to achieve with them. Solution: wait till we are back in class and ask for a bit of guidance.

    Feeling good this week. I have done a big chunk of research, although it doesn't feel like i've scratched the surface. 

    Distractions from my phone are heavy and consistent. Managed two hours without it, rewarded myself with 20 mins on TikTok. ]]>     2021-04-09 13:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1399966566     44. Back to School 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1468018812 First week back- had my proposal looked over. A few tweaks needed but general idea seems solid. I’m thinking about changing the location of my store. London already has about 3-4 Acne Studios, they don’t need another one! It’s time to give another city one.
    Feeling a little unproductive- college days are taking it out of me. ]]>     2021-04-28 08:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1468018812     45. Store Visits 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1488986868 Went to a lot of different types of stores today. I haven't really gone into shops for a good 4/5 months, so I really enjoyed myself. 
    The stores were very conceptual in their visual merchandising. I definitely found it inspiring. 
    Things I need to do that I haven't done so far:
    • Upload the images 
    • Write some analysis 
    • Start to think about what I can take from these creations 

    ]]>     2021-05-04 10:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1488986868     46. Feeling Anxious 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1488991251 Before in past projects, I had no distractions. Now suddenly I feel overwhelmed by the amount of different things that are all happening at the same time. I'm struggling to balance life, work, school work and possible freelance work. 

    While I focus on one, the others fall behind. At the moment my school work is the one feeling neglected. I need to spend the week seriously focusing on school. 

    I hope this pressure produces the goods!]]>     2021-05-04 10:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1488991251     47. JOBS JOBS JOBS 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1488995592 JOBS of the week that MUST be completed:

    Swot (Double check and finalise)
    Pestle 
    Customer profile 
    Start drawing the branding ideas

    Upload images from research trip
    Write swot for competitors ]]>     2021-05-04 10:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1488995592     48. Some Progress 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1494003476 OK so this week has seen some progress:
    Swot (Done)
    Pestle (Done
    Customer Profile (Done) - Add paragraph detailing 
    Started looking at logo (Done)

    Still trying to sink in that we only have three weeks left. THREE WEEKS TRYING NOT TO PANIC ! 
    I feel like time is running away from. I need to have a productive weekend.  I do have more freelancing work coming my way so the balancing struggle is still very real. So my week is split into:
    Thursday: 
    • Freelance 
    Friday:
    •  College work
    • Write up customer board 
    • Paint logo 
    • Scan in and play around with composition 
    • Look at location and take photos
    Saturday: 
    • Freelance 
    Sunday:
    • Design branding package 
    • Create concept board for packaging 
    • Create concept board for windows 
    • Start to design outside of the store and window concept 
    Monday:
    • Driving lesson 
    • Freelance work  





    ]]>     2021-05-05 14:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1494003476     49. Good Day 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1506956306 Today was a good day. I woke up, and I got on with it. I managed to get all the jobs meant for Friday and all the jobs meant for today all done before 10pm (still need to do one concept board though..) 

    I do have this sense of doom about the next too weeks, feel overwhelmed and stressed! I’m trying to hold it together but I may have a meltdown at some point. 

    Surprisingly though, I’ve been designing my window for the last two hours. The window consists of a large image of starlings flying across the sea. I now actually feel quite calm. Something about looking at those scenes has chilled me out. Maybe I should do it more often? ]]>     2021-05-09 20:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1506956306     50. ToDo’s 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1506990248 I am quite scared to write my todo lists for next week... but here goes:
    -planogram 1 (sustainable)
    -planogram 2 (gender mix) 
    -product adagency (men/women/workshop)
    -store layouts (men/women/workshop)
    -social media mock
    -email mock
    -website mock

    -concept boards:
    Window
    Store outside
    Store inside
    Workshop


     ]]>     2021-05-09 21:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1506990248     51. Last week 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1538684484 Here we are in the last week. Surprisingly managed to get most of last weeks to do list. 

    Had a product beginning, finished all the product adjacencies, fixture placements.

    Little bits to finish off now and then tie up all the loose ends with research. 

    Today:
    Write your introduction
    Alter your customer profile 
    finish your outside of building 
    Update socials

    Add all to InDesign 


    Lets go!

    ]]>     2021-05-19 08:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1538684484     52. Sunday Stress 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1551513549 I've had a stressful weekend. I've started a new job, and had a family emergency which has also been super stressful. I haven't managed to get to get any work done. Now its Sunday evening and I'm thinking, how much can I pack in before I fall asleep. 
    Everything seems to have hit at once. I am calm at the moment, and thinking there is plenty of hours at night that can be used to work. However... I don't work too well in the evening! 

    I will figure it out, we will get this done, I will hand it in on time !]]>     2021-05-23 16:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1551513549     53. Final Day 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562586519 I have not had a more stressful hand in then today. 

    We'll start with yesterday. I had a few meltdowns. I wanted the layout to be clean, minimal and reflect the brand. But the artwork I had created did not reflect this. I felt like I was making no progress, which was so frustrating. I had spent all this time producing work I was proud off, to then put it on a document that did it no justice. I figured out I would leave it and come back with fresh eyes in the morning.

    That night I typed up all my development (why did I leave that to the last minute) and had barely any sleep.

    Final day- it was mayhem. Work lost, time running out. No time to eat, no time to chat. I did not leave that library desk for a solid 8 hours. Held back the tears a few times I must admit. A few errors on the final hand in that I'm not going to cry about. It's done. 

    A full conclusion to come. I feel relieved that it's all over. Sadly the end of the course coincided with a lot of family stress, outside work stress and lack of sleep! Not a good combination. I feel frustrated, while the other projects I had an infinite amount of time to research and develop my ideas. With this project time just flew.

    Everything felt rushed in the end, which I feel shows.  ]]>     2021-05-26 18:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562586519     40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732238 2021-05-26 19:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732238 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732242 2021-05-26 19:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732242 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732243 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732243 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732246 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732246 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732256 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732256 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732258 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732258 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732262 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732262 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732265 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732265 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732267 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732267 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732268 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732268 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732274 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732274 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732278 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732278 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732287 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732287 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732291 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732291 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732293 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732293 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732297 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732297 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732305 2021-05-26 19:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732305 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732313 2021-05-26 19:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732313 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732314 2021-05-26 19:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732314 40093471 https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732319 2021-05-26 19:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/40093471/ac2v29w0yufxxm07/wish/1562732319