This week presented a unique opportunity as we attended a lecture by Magpie Studio, featuring two accomplished female speakers—an uncommon occurrence in the NUA lecture series. The presence of female strength in this setting was particularly enlightening, adding a compelling dimension to the overall experience. The lecture itself was captivating,…

The lecture proved insightful, although it was primarily tailored for students working on their Project 4 related to the energy sector. Despite not directly aligning with my current focus, I found it engaging to learn about Jason Brown’s journey and the insights he shared on reaching his current position. Jason…

Rather than a traditional lecture, it felt more like an engaging discussion led by Andy. He shared insights on navigating interviews, emphasising the importance of meticulous preparation to ensure readiness at all times. However, I found this session a bit challenging to follow as it wasn’t entirely clear whether the…

On November 1st, we had the privilege of hosting a lecture by the highly talented Greg Quinton. This lecture held special significance for me as I discovered that he was one of the main producers of the graphics book ‘A Smile in the Mind,’ which I had previously used in…

On Wednesday 26th October, we had our second lecture from Phil Carter, the same one we had in first year, to kick off the lecture series. This lecture was eye opening because it allowed me to see how a real designer thinks and works in his company. It was truly…

This morning we had a 2 hour lecture from a careers advisor to try and kick start our thinking in regards to what career path we would want to go down. She got us to do various exercises individually and as a pair to try and get us thinking about…