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What’s the most valuable commodity in the world? The answer is….
What’s the most valuable commodity in the world? The answer is TIME…… It’s what we spend frivolously, demand from others and waste all too easily. However we don’t value it until we give it a currency to make it more realistic and only then do we realise it’s real value.…
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This Tuesdays 630-8pm mindset masterclass lecture will be another detailing session…..
This Tuesdays 630-8pm mindset masterclass lecture will be another detailing session. This is a live sketch detailing session where all details are drawn fresh so you sketch them with me as we go through the stages. This way you actually understand how to do them and produce your own. We…
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Just a quick note to thank the attendees of Tuesdays detailing session….
Just a quick note to thank the attendees of Tuesdays detailing session. As per the norm now we ALL detail a reception/bar/service counter together LIVE, taking into account information required at 1:20/1:10, then we detailed a construction section at 1:5 looking at stone top nosing details, substrate, joint lines. We…
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I receive a lot of emails from graduates regarding how to find their first job…..
I receive a lot of emails from graduates regarding how to find their first job. If you have looked deep into this group you will find posts about CV templates, information to give to really SELL yourself and your university projects. I also talk about momentum and keep developing…… Lastly,…
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This week’s Tuesday evening lecture 630-8pm) will be about JUNCTIONS….
This week’s Tuesday evening lecture 630-8pm) will be about JUNCTIONS, a continuation of the detailing session from two weeks ago. It will cover: 1. material finishes2. material construction and detailing3. joinery detailing with different finishes4. wall panelling details As always these are live sketch sessions so bring a pen and…
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Thankyou to those who attended tonight’s mindset masterclass….
Thankyou to those who attended tonight’s mindset masterclass. Everything started with a simple goalpost joinery element as a reference point. For those that didn’t attend, here’s what you missed: 1. shadow gaps, joint lines, chamfer details to stone, corian, timber2. junction detailing that changes a contemporary joinery piece to a…
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I noticed on this group a junior designer posting about recognition for their services from their employers……
I noticed on this group a junior designer posting about recognition for their services from their employers, highlighting their skill sets, etc. I know this student and am proud of their achievements so far. This is also a valuable lesson about what THEY brought to the table, what THEY offered…
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As many of you are about to return back to university life or start/return to your graduate designer roles or your in-between jobs…..
As many of you are about to return back to university life or start/return to your graduate designer roles or your in-between jobs, I am going to give you 3 pieces of advice: 1. remember where you were this time last year, remember the challenges, remember the struggles, remember the…
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As a designer you should always look beyond the style of a piece of joinery or room you are creating…..
As a designer you should always look beyond the style of a piece of joinery or room you are creating.Think about it in real world terms: 1. How is it built?2. How is it installed?3. How is it maintained? (Anyone who has attended my lectures know I am a big…
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As a designer, especially a graduate, everyone talks too often about how much you earn and what you are WORTH…..
As a designer, especially a graduate, everyone talks too often about how much you earn and what you are WORTH. What you should really be talking about is what VALUE you add because they are 2 different things. The basic graduate salary varies depending location but about £20k is a…
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