I have been blogging about creative portfolios recently, with the notion of ‘standing out from the crowd’ as my backbone. This is also relevant to CV’s. Just like a portfolio, you have to stand out from the crowd to get noticed! I came across two fantastic CV’S which mimic a London tube map, and instead [...]
Out with the old, in with the iPad
July 5th, 2011 4 Comments
As I have mentioned in my previous posts, I like a portfolio which can be hand-held, something I can touch and feel. However I do agree that online portfolios are essential due to its accessibility and sharable factor, as well as the digital side too, including motion – videos, films and so on. So when I [...]
Tags: hand-held portfolio · ipad · online portfolio · portfolios
British Museum & Bookleteer
July 1st, 2011 No Comments
Bookleteer, archaeology and local history. It is now a year since we launched the short run printing service so now seemed like a good time to reflect on what people in different areas have been using the printing service for. In this post we reflect on its use in two projects connected to the British [...]
Tags: bookleteer · community · events · get bookleteering · inspiring uses · melanesia project · pitch up & publish · Short Run Printing · StoryCubes · Sudan · The British Museum
‘Virtual Bookshelf’ Portfolio
June 30th, 2011 No Comments
Similar to the Jesse Willmon online portfolio I blogged about previously, I have come across another fun and imaginative online portfolio. As I describe what is a ‘virtual bookshelf’ portfolio, I really like the idea here of searching through the mounted bookshelf and being able to click on the specific illustrations. These range from a [...]
Tags: graphic designer · online portfolio
My visit to Central Saint Martins College
June 22nd, 2011 No Comments
I visited the Central Saint Martins Fashion and Photography Degree Show last night, down over on Charing Cross Road , and I must say what an experience! I have never been to anything like this before so I was really excited to see what was waiting for me. Firstly I was taken back by the [...]
Tags: central saint martins college · creativity · fashion · photography · portfolios
‘Design-tacular’ Portfolio
June 21st, 2011 No Comments
Even though I prefer the idea of a ‘real life’ portfolio – one which I can have in my hands and flick through glossy colourful pages one after another, I have come across on online portfolio, which I think is fantastic! The most appealing part for me is the hand drawn illustration by Jesse Willmon. [...]
Tags: design · illustration · portfolios
Training & Workshops
June 13th, 2011 No Comments
bookleteer – create, share, print, make Pitch up & Publish One day workshops to create and publish booklets and StoryCubes using bookleteer: guiding you from concept to publication and beyond, bring a particular project you want to undertake, or come for an introduction and to experiment. The day will be tailored to your needs so [...]
Tags: alpha club · bookleteer · booklets · Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination · dodolab · eBooks · events · get bookleteering · self publishing tool · Short Run Printing · StoryCubes · The British Museum · The Empty Shops Network · workshop
Showtime
June 6th, 2011 No Comments
Upon my search for creative portfolios, I came across the ‘showreel’ portfolio concept. I think this is a great way for creative minds to show off their work in a digital format. I like the idea of bringing a portfolio to life this way, and with the addition of music, it’s really different to other [...]
Tags: portfolios
Soap Box
May 26th, 2011 No Comments
Upon my search for weird and wonderful publishing methods for portfolios, I came across this very imaginative concept. I feel like in order to be noticed you need to stand out in the crowd, especially with portfolios and Nicholas Wilson’s portfolio hits the nail on the head! Wilson created ‘An Interactive Hand Made Package‘ known [...]
Tags: CV · portfolios · publishing
Unusual publishing methods in fashion & photography
May 23rd, 2011 No Comments
Having developed a keen interest in photography over the last couple years and an on going ‘passion for fashion’ I thought what a great way to combine the two with publishing. Having been at Proboscis for just over six months now, I have become more familiar with publishing than I was before. Therefore what a [...]
Tags: fashion · illustration · interior design · photography · publishing
Wedding Wheel Invitation
May 17th, 2011 No Comments
Whilst searching for new and unusual publishing methods, I came across something which is definitely inventive in producing invitations, by www.burning-house.com. I have previously blogged about using Bookleteer as an method to produce invites to weddings, birthdays, baby showers and so on. However I came across the ‘DIY wedding invitation wheel’ which I think is a [...]
Tags: DIY · eBooks · invitations · Keepsake · Weddings
DIY Diary
April 22nd, 2011 No Comments
I remember as a little girl keeping a diary of what I remember of totally random things, which if I looked back on now, would be quite cringe worthy! There’s all sorts of diaries available on the market, however a diary is a personal thing and Bookleteer can most defiantly relate to this. Bookleteer allows [...]
Tags: bookleteer · diary · eBook
Yoga Guide Book
April 13th, 2011 No Comments
In stressful times of work and family life, a little ‘you time’ is always good! Yoga, is not only a great stress relieving activity, but great for the body too! If yoga classes aren’t for you or you simply don’t have the time to attend, maybe my ‘Yoga Guide’ can be of help! I have [...]
Tags: bookleteer · yoga
Camping guide/scrap book
April 6th, 2011 No Comments
A mini guide to an activity is always a great ‘must – have!’ Using Bookleteer to create a type of guide is a quick and easy way to do so, with the handy pocket size, easily fitting into a pocket or a handbag, meaning easy access whenever needed! Creating the guide or even a scrapbook, [...]
Tags: activities · bookleteer · camping · eBooks · scrapbook · user guide
A,B,C..easy as..1,2,3
March 30th, 2011 No Comments
In my previous blogs I have mentioned about the variety of eBooks you can make on Bookelteer, from invites, to user guides to scrapbooks. However I haven’t yet mentioned how Bookleteer can be used in the learning process as a valuable learning tool. A number of ideas prop to mind when I think of using [...]
Tags: bookleteer · eBooks · education · learning
