Engaging with more creative events will broaden my perspective of design and also provide opportunity to engage with professionals. Sources such as Songkick, Leeds Living and Leeds List provide constantly updated event listings on culture. I used these sources throughout the first year to identify music and film events, however there was a lack of promotion for creative design talks and meetings more specific to my practice. To overcome this, I researched into resources that provide more appropriate and relevant event information.
Heyevent
http://heyevent.uk/leeds/new
Heyevent helps to find concerts, theatres, art exhibitions, sport event, conferences, and other events from major cities in the UK. Specifically focusing on art exhibitions and creative talks gives me a source of local creative events so that I don't miss out on visiting professional talks/workshops as well as exhibitions.
Potential events include:
- Moon Tweeds Of Guiseley: From Yorkshire Mill to Global Brand
'Yorkshire was once home to thousands of woollen and worsted mills, but today there are very few survivors. What does it take to battle the odds in an ageing industry and to come out on top?' - I have gained an interest in textile design for their exploration of materials, textures and techniques. This talk would be beneficial to me because it will demonstrate how a brand can expand and survive in a difficult economic climate
Eye Magazine Website - Events
http://www.eyemagazine.com/events
Eye, the international review of graphic design, is a quarterly printed magazine about graphic design and visual culture. Their website also provides an international events section which is a reliable and easily accessible source of professional talks, focused purely on design. A lot of the international events focus on very successful professionals, giving up their time to share their own experiences in the industry. A lot of the events are based in major design cities such as London and Berlin which makes them expensive and time consuming to get to, however these events will be really beneficial.
Would be beneficial to learn more about the risograph process
Events, exhibitions and workshops are interactive
Mix with other creatives with the same interests as me
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