No Women No Peace competetion

This is my entry into the no women no peace competition. The competition was to create a piece of work that could be sent to politicians and seen by the public to get the message out that more women need to be involved in peacebuilding.

My piece is designed to be a postcard that could be sent out to the target audience. I chose to use the statue of liberty as the main feature because I think it's an image that is known across the world and symbolizes a strong powerful woman.

I'm quite happy with my entry, although the face looks a bit dodgy but me been a bit rubbish on photoshop i wasn't sure how to tidy it up!

Getting ready for second year!

As it's getting closer to the new term i'm getting myself ready for second year as an advertising design student, I can't wait to get stuck in! I felt a bit lost last year so i'm hoping this year i'll find my feet!

I bought this gorgeous little notebook from paperchase the other day, its brilliant! its got both lined and blank paper so perfect for notes and doodles plus its got a nice pattern on the front.

My Top 5 Favorite Blogs!

Seeing as my blog is just starting out, I thought i'd look at some other blogs to get some idea's of what other people in the world are doing! These are some I particularly enjoyed..

1.Print and Pattern

http://printpattern.blogspot.com/

I've been following this blog for a long time now, although most of it is textile design it's exactly the kind of work I love, there's some beautiful work on it!

2. Packaging of the World

http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/

This is another blog I discovered a while ago, I love all the clever packaging designs, if only we could see more packaging like this in your local shop!

3. Happy loves Rosie

http://happylovesrosie.blogspot.com/

I came across this blog recently, anyone that knows me will know i love Cath Kidston and most vintagey things so when I found this blog I was amazed! This lady obviously puts a lot of effort into her blog!

4. I believe in Advertising

http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/

Well there had to be an advertising one somewhere in here! Although this blog isn't as visually exciting as the others there's some brilliant adverts featured on it!

5. Lobster and Swan

http://lobsterandswan.blogspot.com/

This is a blog by a photographer, she photographs florals, beautiful vintage things and cakes so naturally i love it!

Meet Gary!

In my spare time I have a bit of a doodle in my notebook, i'm no illustrator just something I enjoy! Oh and I only ever use brown paper not sure why i'm just not a fan of blank white paper! Anywho this is Gary, i drew him earlier this year, after watching some zoo programme on telly I decided giraffe's are pretty cool :)

more doodles to come...

Review of first year

It's gone so quick but my first year of uni is over!

Although the course wasn't what I was expecting, i've enjoyed it my first year. When I started the year I was expecting to be involved in more design projects and projects relating to advertising whereas it was more group based projects.

Over the year I think i've learnt; to work as group on a brief, new ways of developing concepts, photoshop and illustrator skills and more about myself as a designer.

Images from my favorite projects coming soon...

Your probably wondering..

What i've been up to so far this summer!

Well..

I went on holiday to Egypt which was amazing to see all the sites such as the pyramids and do a spot of snorkeling in the coral reefs plus it was nearly 40 degrees everyday which is always nice!

I've also been on a day few trips, had a trip to the good old british seaside that is Scarborough!

Also had some amazing days out at the best theme parks in the country, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park.

I also recently moved into my student house in Huddersfield! It's great just needs a few homely touches.

Now down to the creative stuff..

Hello!

First post! Ok so I know I should have started this agess ago but i've been busy holidaying, taking day trips and to be honest just being a bit lazy!

In this blog I intend to talk about my first year as an Advertising student at Huddersfield University, Stuff that inspires me and Evidence competitions I have been entering over the summer.

Hope you enjoy!