IXD302 – CV & Cover Letter Visual Research – (Week Two)

Before redesigning my CV and Cover Letter, I wanted to get some inspiration for the visual element.   In my most recent course we had the same task of creating a CV and Cover Letter, but looking at it a year later and with the tips we received from Daniel’s last lecture, I’ve realised that…Continue Reading IXD302 – CV & Cover Letter Visual Research – (Week Two)

IXD301 – Branding and Website Mockups (Week Two)

Now that I’d done all my research and looked at inspiration from other practitioners, it was time to start designing my website. On my HND course we had to make a website but looking at it now it just feels a little unprofessional and could definitely be improved on. I created my brand ‘Starry Eyed…Continue Reading IXD301 – Branding and Website Mockups (Week Two)

IXD302 – Applying for a Job – (Week Two)

In today’s class we started discussing CVs and Cover Letters for applying for jobs. I have my current CV and Cover Letter but I know it could definitely be improved/updated so I was glad to get a refresher class on how to create effective ones. Here’s a summary of what I learned: Don’t be afraid…Continue Reading IXD302 – Applying for a Job – (Week Two)

IXD301 – Crazy 8’s & User Stories (Week Two)

In today’s class we learned about content curation and user stories. Content curation is wading through all the content on the internet and taking what is relevant and presenting it in an organised, meaningful and relevant manner. It usually follows the format of Find -> organise -> share Content for a website can come from:…Continue Reading IXD301 – Crazy 8’s & User Stories (Week Two)

IXD302 – Job Research – (Week One)

Task: Find examples of 3 local companies and 3 international companies that you admire and would like to work for.   3 Local Companies Zesty Zesty are a digital strategy, design and and development agency based in Belfast, but also have offices in Dublin and London. They currently have around 30 employees which is something…Continue Reading IXD302 – Job Research – (Week One)

IXD301 – Website Content – (Week One)

Home Page    I create design solutions and content to help bring your brand vision to life.   View My Work (link to portfolio)   (Image of case study 1 with blurb)- Heading BARE   Subheading A passion project created to provide the LGBTQ+ community with safe sex resources   Read more (link to case…Continue Reading IXD301 – Website Content – (Week One)

IXD301 – Research and Discovery (Week One)

Before diving into writing content for my blog I wanted to do some research to see what key words I should be including in the written parts of my website to attract companies who are looking to take placement students on. I started this by looking at placement jobs that were relevant to me on…Continue Reading IXD301 – Research and Discovery (Week One)

IXD301 – Portfolio Inspiration (Week One)

Jonathan Holt  One of the main things that I love about this porfolio website is the logo ident/animation in the top left corner, I think it adds a nice interactive element to show that the user experience is considered in the design, but it’s not too overpowering like some portfolio websites such as this one….Continue Reading IXD301 – Portfolio Inspiration (Week One)

IX302 – Intro to Creative Entrepreneurship – (Week 1)

In our first class for Creative Entrepreneurship, we got an overview of what we will be doing over the course of the semester and what tasks we have to do. Key dates: Week 4 – CV and Cover Letter Week 8 – Job Quotation and Example Invoice Week 13 – Product Pitch After this lecture,…Continue Reading IX302 – Intro to Creative Entrepreneurship – (Week 1)