What did I Learn?
I learned everything all over again. The mission statement for Faculty Commons was dissected in-depth for me.
What were my challenges?
Today was awesome, no challenges!
How did we help each other?
We all helped each other to officially welcome me to the team!
What did I Learn?
Today I learned how to brain storm ideas and how to present ideas to clients.
What were my challenges?
My challenge today was speaking in-front of clients and ending the meeting with questions and comments.
How did we help each other?
Arianna and Mandy helped me with questions and comments in client meeting.
What did I Learn?
Today was mentally my toughest day. I think its because it started with me running out of my house frantically in order to get here on time. Meeting with the Dr. Ferrell and Professor Lundstrem was a great opportunity for me to introduce myself professionally to clients and to speak in a manner where I was eager to work with them. This to me was the most important lesson today; being ready for everything.
What were my challenges?
Time management is becoming evident in my life now especially because I have multiple projects waiting on me this coming semester. Learning how to work on projects while sending emails and meeting with clients isn’t easy. I commend Ms. Jordan and all the other members here at FC who’s doing this with ease.
How did we help each other?
Arianna and Mandy had to read a few of my emails before I sent them to make sure they were professional and clear. They are well appreciated!
What did I Learn?
Today I learned how to use the Sketch app which was taught by Mandy. I’m really excited to use the app because of its user friendliness. I also learned, after many revisions, that proofreading copy is VERY important. When I was designing the Guidebook I focused more on the design part, rather than the entire finished piece which includes copy. I learned that its also my job to make sure the copy makes sense.
What were my challenges?
To be honest, today was challenge free. My jitters were absent from me!
How did we help each other?
Today we communicated very well. I not only listened to critique, I also gave critique. In a design team, each voice counts, friendly critique makes good designs.
What did I Learn?
Today I learned how to do follow ups with clients. I had to thoroughly reply to them and ask questions about previous emails. I was introduced to websites that will inspire my creativity and I also learned how to pick up print jobs and do deliveries.
What were my challenges?
Today was pretty steady and not too difficult, but if I had to name something challenging, I would go with communication via email. I believe that I’m getting better at it, but I still need practice.
How did we help each other?
Arianna and Mandy again helped me to compose emails and taught me little shortcuts in InDesign.
Thursday, January 5, 2016
What did I Learn?
Today I revisited some old tools and shortcuts that I forgot. I was reminded about the Tabs bar, and transferring files from Illustrator to InDesign faster. The tools I learned made my workflow much more relaxed.
What were my challenges?
The most challenging part of today while working on my project was figuring out how much I should design. I wasn’t sure if I should do minimal design or do a lot of styles and visuals. I was later told at the end that was up to me, the design just has to look good and read well.
How did we help each other?
The team communicates very well with each other, and we spoke about what we could and couldn’t do and helped each other with basic things. Today was pretty calm, and not extremely challenging, I learned a lot!
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