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Saw some nice stuff down the road.

What do you think? Art or vandalism...

@deancousin

Cover note made me LOL

Someone sent me their cv with this..... "interesting" cover note.
Made me LOL.
What do you think of it?

Portfolio exhibition at Shillington Graphic Design College

Talent Spotting is the name of the game so I was flattered to be invited to attend the portfolio exhibition at Shillington Graphic Design College last night.

The show took place in the trendy Hoxton Gallery and included some interesting print, branding and data visualising projects with a touch of digital design.

The show takes a folio-led approach with students on hand to talk about their work on display, which gives visitors a good insight into their style, ideas and techniques used.

Some of the work on show featured posters of visualisation experimenting with colour, typography and imagery.

This was an intimate and interesting show and we were very impressed with the level of work and the motivated attitude of the graduates.

For more information on how you can create a successful career within graphic design, please leave a comment below or reach out  via twitter: @deancousin 

Also, feel free to check out my top freelance tips for January! 

Happy holiday!!!

Spitalfields Market

Saw some nice artwork out on display today. Here are some pics of my favs.

Best CV ever!

If you haven't already seen this wonderful link for a super cool cv then check it out :-)

CV link here

Thanks to James Pook for the link.

Infographics CV

Saw this interesting CV online.

What do you think of it?

5 must do freelancer tips for 2013

It is 2013 and the festive decorations should now be long gone. Get the recycling done and spark up the mac; it’s time to get back to work.
You might have been wondering where all your clients are and why the bookings have slowed down – usually NY hang over but these handy tips should help to get you back on track and start the year with a burst of productivity!

5 tips a freelancer should be doing for Jan.

Update your cv and folio – you have some down time so now is the time to allocate a few days updating your cv, folio, ipad presentation, blog or website.

Review your financial set up – work out your daily, monthly and yearly budgets / costings. Are you better off setting up your own LTD company as appose you another year of PAYE or Umbrella? Do the research and adjust accordingly.

Focus on an area you want to specialize in or develop – do you want to pick up more integrated projects, more pure play agency work or step up in seniority? Set your goals and work towards them 1 day at a time.

Update your clients – maybe a mail shot followed up by a call or a follow on email? Get pitching and networking.

Update your online profile / brand – Your career is for life so you must constantly be adding to your online professional networks. Have you added any new skills? For example HTML / CSS? Any new brands that you have worked on? Achievements or industry related activities you can now add to your LinktedIn, Twitter and G+ accounts?

I hope these tips help and feel free to add your comments below or contact me if you would like further professional career advise.

Dean.

For me this has to be the best e-card I have been sent over NY and Xmas.

Thanks to photographer Merve Hasman.

CR Wall art

The CR wall art comp is finished. The winner Riff did a great job!

What do you think?