Rather than having a website i've decided on having a blog for my self promotion, mainly because im rubbish with websites, im completely clueless with how to design them. Ive kept the blog very simple and to the point, having taken all all the usual features on blogger so the site looks as professional as possible.

Open publication - Free publishing - More graphic design

Before i complete my blog i thought it best to check out websites that are functional and easy to navigate around. One think i've learnt with design is its easy to design something in your own bubble but once someone else looks at your work it becomes clear that its only yourself that understands the work. Having that awareness of other people and understanding your target audience is key to potentially successful design. Well with this in mind i though it best to look at other peoples websites to see how functionality works online.

The above sites are all functional by the fact they are simple, nothings there that doesnt need to be. All important links are put together, whether across the top of the page, or aligned to the left or right which makes it easy to navigate. The sites are to the point, very quickly the viewer knows what the website is about and any information they require is easy to get to. With these facts in mind i want my blog to be based on the same elements.

It's that time of the year, PPD presentations!! Right think its best to bullet point what i'd like to cover in my presentation, it seems best to do this chronologically through my year and show my thought process....

-Entering the year with a problem..Me as a Designer, Me as a Teacher.

-Throughout the year I've seen different School projects and I've used these as starting briefs for my own design work (show examples)

-Placement, St.Bedes and Prince Henrys, pros and cons. What i've learnt from the placements, lesson structure etc.

-Interview process, first, second interview. What was needed for them (stimulating start t lesson)? What was asked in interviews?

-Requirements now i have a place, CRB, Medical, Degree.

-Structure of next year.

-How i would like to apply myself to teaching as a designer? Projects?

Taking my business card ive begun applying it to letterheads and eventually, website, compliment slips etc