Tigerprint

As I am beginning to think about what types of companies I would like to work for in my illustrative career, I am edging towards an interest in working within a creative studio. I've heard Tigerprint being mentioned by Abby and Rosie from the year above, and also a few members from other courses within college; all with good reviews so I decided to check out the website.

I loved the welcome video!!

Tiger print have studios both in Bradford and in London, home to freelance and in house designers from a whole range of creative disciplines. They produce greetings cards, craft products, childrens toys, christmas decorations and so many more products sold at some of the UK's most well known retailers such as M&S, Waitrose, Amazon, Paperchase etc.

In a nutshell, Tiger Print looks like a really exciting, sociable studio filled with opportunities for creatives. It is the type of workplace that I could see myself fitting into quite well and flourishing in an environment filled with like minded people!

Placements

THEY DO PLACEMENTS! And open days too!

Here comes the predicament again; my portfolio isn't strong enough at the moment. I believe I would have a better chance at being awarded a placement if I had a few more elements relating to pattern design and greetings cards within my portfolio. Realistically,I could aim to apply for a two week placement before Easter as by then I will have had time to build on my portfolio (and confidence!)

I really admire how attentive and encouraging the company are towards new designers, shaping their creative directions and offering the best advice on working for different clients.

Although applying for a placement is something I'd definitely like to work towards, in the mean time I spotted an opportunity to sign up to their yearly competition briefs,'Gifted?'.

Then along came that dreaded question.

(i.e. a cue for trumpet blowing cringiness)

I thought that this was a reasonable attempt.

Something to work towards

Keeping in mind that I would like to start developing my portfolio in the directions of my current interests (greetings cards and pattern being one of them), I'm thinking of setting myself some kind of brief in accordance with this area of specialism as part of my extended practice. For example, 'Produce a greetings card per week'. I think that this would keep the ball rolling alongside other hefty projects, simultaneously up keeping my interest and building my portfolio.