We're nearly finished with tour mock interviews, probably MY favourite activity of the class. I enjoy this process because I get a better idea of your work, and who you are as individuals. I hope you have found this process helpful, and that it will make a difference to the success of your interviews, whether for college entry, or your career path.
As we continue our investigation of promotion, we turn our attention to that auld classic: the business card. A well designed business card is part of your Professional Identity. How you are perceived by potential clients is very important. What impression would you like them to have about you, your work, and your level of professionalism? I expect you to research various possibilities for your own business card designs, and have them ready for the end of year show.
- First, do a little investigation into different designs. Make notes and/or sketches in your Class File. Include printouts of designs you find particularly appealing.
- Consider alternative approaches: how about a hand made business card? What types of materials, techniques, approaches, or combination thereof could you use? Think: textile, paint, stencils, print, stitch, lamination, rubber stamps.....but do keep it practical - you don't want to spend overly long with production time.
- Time to look into printers in your area. Identify them, and, contact them to find out about pricing and paper stock available.
- Vistaprint.ie will most likely be your least expensive option for a traditional printed business card. Explore the website and your options. Document your findings.
Keep it simple, and this process should not take too much of your time.
Next week we will have class in the mac room, so no need to move between classes! Bring your research with you to class next week, and we will discuss our findings and options. See you all then!
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