sunil

artwork me

Soooo, whats this latest project i hear you ask? Another crazy thing im about to post or upload? Well not really, just another thing im helping out in in my short but sweet life.

This is called “artwork me”. Its a site im helping to develop with a few senior creatives. The aim i hear you ask…. to sell artwork prints of various artists and photographers.  Its pretty dam impressive i tell ya and im looking forward to the way this all develops. We’ve already had people order various prints from all over the world! And i think i might just order myself one, a Rembrandt or Van Gogh? The options are endless!

Ill leave you to decide, http://www.artwork.me.uk/

Golley Slater

The third and final placement at Golley Slater.

So this is it folks, the final day at the final placement. A sad day. But on the bright side ive learnt a lot about the industry here at Golley slater. Ive been within the creatve team for the last week and sat beside the man i first knew as luke but has become better known as Dan! (short story). he’s a really cool dude by the way. And opposite Joe the creative director. (also a cool dude)

Its been really informative, helpful and i’ve had fun in creating ideas for live briefs and seeing them progress from first ideas into more realistic outcomes for different clients. The environment is nice to work in with a good steady pace of work, neither too intense or too laid back and condusive to getting things done in. 

The main thing i’ve learnt is the huge difference in working in a advertising agency for clients and working things through academically for tutors to mark. I’d reccomend Placements for all people interested in advertising and design. 

Finally, lets hope the job hunt gets somewhere now and i don’t end up in Mcdonalds! Unless i’m buying a big mac, that is.

Placements

Right. I had two placements. Begin with MCcann Erickson, which was frankly terrible. A good insight into the industry no doubt but very tedious. The corporate environment was not for me! The positive side is I created a bus campaign for Mercedes, which the account handlers presented to Mercedes, which was then accepted! That’s was the only highlight. Other then that thank god im out.

Next rbh, I was worried. Not another crap week. And thank god it wasnt! Luckily I met a guy on the bus who worked at rbh, so we walked the same path their. Otherwise id have been so screwed. It was really lovely, the people were wicked, kind freindly, the environment beautiful. It was so nice I spent my lunch breaks glancing innocently over the beautiful view. I learnt account handling, conceptualising, design, and product design. It could not have gone any better.

Now a week off and then to Golley slater for a week. Meanwhile I am on Google looking for a crazy creative job. Any employees hire me, its worth it. Goodnight my penguin zombies

haha

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A Visit to London Advertising Agencies

Yesterday i visited three different advertising agencies in London along with my University Class.

The three being Glue, Albion and Weiden and Kennedy.

I felt that they all had different characters and therefore different requirements of their employees. The first glue, though very formal, the working environment was very laidback and situated not too far away from the London eye, offering a beautiful view from the office windows. 

Albion was fantastic, their showreel was wacky, impressive and their working environment was almost like an  extension of the outside world. The people working their sat in different seats each day, which psychologically is important as it supports the feeling of each day being a new different day! The people working their were very interesting and the first thing  to hit me  was the charisma  not only of the group but of individuals.It seemed like a wonderful place to work.

The last  agency we visited was Weiden and  kennedy which was nothing like what i had expected! i expected a formal, very serious environment, especially considering there such a huge agency dealing with the biggest clients such as Nike. However upon entering i felt like i had  entered a creative shop! The  building was whacky, quirky and unique, however this all felt so fake. The people working their gave the impression of being uninspired, zombyfied and fairly dull. I got the impression the building was a outward display of how they wanted the outside world to perceive them, but this incredible building didn’t reflect the charisma of the people inside.

For my personal experience Albion seemed the most fun, exciting and alive agency to work at from the three. I felt a buzz of work being produced and a “throw caution to the wind” kind of attitude not just in their work, but in life. They seemed the most “alive” and their work seemed an extension of  their personalitys which was great to see. Glue was impressive but seemed less charismatic and more concerned with getting the job done.And as for Weiden and Kennnedy, despite producing great work an actual buzz or atmosphere for producing great creative work, was virtually non existent.