Replies - Katy Albert and Helen

It is nice to get feedback from different view points, interesting viewpoint about womens place in the industry and how women are the biggest consumers.

Answers - Steve Owen Love

Here are the replies from my questions proving that hard work and determination are the best qualities to have. After receiving this I sent a Thank You reply and also asked if Steve could have a glance over my Final Major Project ideas (PDF) he replied saying I could send a PDF or pop into the Love office, which I will be doing shortly.

Steve Owen - McCann Erickson - Love

I have been in contact with Steve Owen a former student at Stockport College. I have recently discovered that Steve has moved from McCann Erickson to Love. Steve studied Graphic Design however he never thought he would end up working for such a prestigious advertising agency. I love the work of McCann worldwide, I would also love to see some of the work that Steve has produced for McCann Erickson and I am curious to why he has left to move to Love. I contacted Steve to gain information on his experiences since leaving university and also whether he had any opinions on ideas and the differences between graphic design and advertising. I asked these questions for feedback for my Critical Journal as I wrote the journal about my confusion between graphic design and advertising and what would best suit me when I enter the industry. I feel confident in contacting Steve and he has also seen some of my work from last year. I have contacted Steve with a few general questions as I know he will be extremely busy at Love. He has agreed to answer the questions and I am also going to ask him in a few months time whether there are dramatic differences with the agencies and the work he is producing for them, I am still awaiting his reply to the questions.

Emails to Natasha Freedman - MWO

I contacted Natasha Freedman from MWO to see whether she could answer some general questions for me. I visited Natasha whilst I was in London and she told me to email any questions or work. Here are a few emails, as of yet she has been too busy with pitches but she has agreed to answer them as soon as she has time.

I can also confirm that Natasha Freedman from MWO in London has also replied to an email inquiring about portfolio viewings whilst I am in London. She has replied with a date and time that I can see herself and her art director. However I had already a portfolio viewing with Katy Albert at Tequila and so I have needed to reschedule the visit for Wednesday 4th March at 5.30. Good news!

Update from Andrew Birley - he has emailed me in reply to my email, asking if he knew of any contacts whilst in London. He has replied saying that he will ask Gavin and Robin from Fudge to email me of any contacts which they know of as they both worked in London. So fingers crossed!

I can confirm that I have a portfolio viewing with Katy Albert from Tequila in London on Thursday 5th March! I contacted Katy by email hoping that she will have time to see me whilst on the London Trip next week.

I have got an appointment at the portfolio surgery for D&AD at Urbis for Wednesday 25th Feb! Portfolio being looked at by a creative director at Elmswood! Wish me Luck!

On Monday 23rd February I contacted Andrew Birley from Fudge Studios (where I completed my placement) in order to see whether he had any contacts with agencies in London and whether he could help me obtain a name, number or email from any recommended agencies so that I could have a chat or portfolio viewing whilst I am visiting London. I am currently awaiting his reply.