D&AD New Blood/Hudd Degree Show

Having taking a few weeks break from updating my blog I thought I better show you what went on at D&AD New Blood, along with the University of Huddersfield Communication Design Degree Show.
D&AD New Blood was fantastic not only was I able to view the competition currently out there in terms of recent graduates but you were able to take in fresh, new inspiration. I was surprised at how many Universities helped the students learn various finishing techniques which really enhanced their piece of work.
During the few days that I was down at New Blood, I went to a couple of talks that were really there to encourage fresh graduates and current students. I came away feeling really inspired. 
Here are a few points I made during the talks that really stood out to me, and will encourage me further in my daily routine as a designer:

• Getting a job is not about having knowledge of the various pieces of software (you can learn that as you develop), but the idea, THE IDEA IS THE KEY.
• When you made that decision to be a designer, you didn't just become a designer you became an interpreter, an innovator.
• There is no point hiding behind your mac, you need to GET BUSY, SHARE your ideas with other designers, fill yourself up with inspiration. You make your own destiny!
• WORK HARD AND BE NICE TO PEOPLE.

I found the whole New Blood Exhibition a great event to attend for all design graduates, and was given positive feed back on all accounts.
Here are some images of my work at New Blood and Hud Uni Degree Show.