WEBSITE

WEBSITE

Visit my website at:

https://roshant.myportfolio.com/

Looking into further education after university, I have been analyzing potential masters courses. This ambition stems from both a desire to want to become more business minded and also the opportunity to travel. 

It is my desire to learn more about business, but I would like to learn it from a design perspective. The courses I am applying to takes in design strategy concerns and blends this with business theory. I think this is a good course to study because not only does it benefit my interests and desires but also my style of study. It can become more relatable. 

One of the requirements for applying to these courses is submitting a portfolio. This is why there is a need for a website. 

The universities requirements for the portfolio is:

Present work that you believe best represent your background, interests in design thinking, design strategy, innovation, work process, and writings. These may include research outcomes, design strategies, articles, publications, photography, interviews, presentations, video clips, websites, blog URLs, essays, or other media. Where appropriate, include descriptions of the projects.

I have organised my work specifically to the requirements of the universities I am applying for. Displaying my best work, which is also relevant to the courses I am applying for. The work I have displayed on my website is work that shows my innovative entreprenurial side to graphic design, illustrating work such as: my app ideas, clothing range etc.  

I have includes an issuu publication of my dissertation on Design Thinking. This will benefit my application massively, as it is a big part of of the courses I am applying to. It also demonstrates my understanding and passion for design thinking, which  ultimately shows my passion for the course. 

My decision to create a colourful, but minimal design was to effectively keep the focus of my website on the content. By keeping all of the content on one page it has kept the navigation simple, allowing to easily transition through my work.  

PPP EVALUATION

Throughout this submission, I have tried testing myself in new ways. I was not sure if graphic design was the right career for me so in order to test myself I tried immersing myself into the industry. One way I did this was going on a placement for 4 days. As an experience, it taught me many things, it was interesting as the way I thought the process of graphic design is, wasn't very evident in my placement. The process of research, experimentation, finding solutions, feedback etc. At university, it feels like an integral part of what the graphic design process consists of. I enjoy that process, it is something I will carry with my moving on from 3rd year. Leeds Arts have enabled me to nurture my design process, through this is the way my best outcomes are made. At my placement it was very monotonous, everything was so systematic. The course of the 4 days felt unnatural to me and was not a strong indication to me that this is where I want to be.

I want to continue learning, and evolving as a person. I realize now that I believe in my own ideas and want to learn how to harness the best out of these ideas. This is why I want to do a Business orientated masters. I want to become more business savvy, so I can learn the most effective way to pursue my ideas, and make them into reality. 

This was the sole benefit of creating a website. I tried to create a website that appeals to the admissions team at the selected universities I have applied for. Seeing as my course is also related to design thinking, I tried to incorporate as much design solution based work as possible. I even included my design thinking dissertation. I hope that gives me strong brownie points for my admission. I would not have wanted to study this course if it was not for my dissertation study this year. I feel this year all 3, PPP, COP and studio have a deeper link to my own progression than any other year, this is probably due to being in full control this year. I have enjoyed it, as there is more transparency between the 3.

My study of graphic design could not be more relevant to my future. However, I feel it has taught me things I originally did not envision. What I have learned that is so important to me from this course, are aspects that improve the self, and improve me in a way that can be relative to any career path. PPP has taught me how to deal with speaking in front of large audiences by testing us regularly. It has improved my communication skills with peers. It has opened the doors to collaboration and working with like-minded individuals who share common goals. It has helped me understand the consumer, and how to relate the product constantly back to the consumer. These are skills I don't believe I would get on just any course. Which is why I highly rate this module. Originally I did not think so, I spent the last two years putting it in the back, but now I realize it exists for the sole purpose to benefit yourself, and improve yourself.

DESIRE TO LEARN BUSINESS

Looking into further education after university, I have been analyzing potential masters courses. This ambition stems from both a desire to want to become more business minded and also the opportunity to travel. 

From the past few years I have analysed what kind of worker I am, where and how I work best and what position I want be in moving forward. I now understand after much contemplation that I would like to expand on my own ideas and passions. I enjoy the creative production of design but what I have come to appreciate more this year is the process of design. I believe the design thinking approach to working can evolve past just creating designs. The design thinking process can also be very beneficial to business. 

The course has taught many qualities that are linked to having a strong business sense. 

- From presenting in front of a large audience

- Developing products and services, undergoing deep research to apply them to the needs and requirements of the consumer

- Collaboration and communication 

It is my desire to learn more about business, but I would like to learn it from a design perspective. The courses I am applying to takes in design strategy concerns and blends this with business theory. I think this is a good course to study because not only does it benefit my interests and desires but also my style of study. It can become more relatable

PRESENTATION ANALYSIS

I found the whole process frustrating, as I felt I did not convey my ideas well. I only realized after that trying to explain a business proposal in 10 minutes just was not going to be possible. Think the nerves got to me a little and missed some vital information. I treated this presentation as how I have prepared myself for life after university. Not necessarily what I have done this year. This may have been an error on my part. But this is what is most important to me in terms of personal professional practice. How am I preparing myself for life after university. I tried to explain this by showing:

- How I am pre-planning the production of my business

- How I am planning to get further education in business to enhance my understanding and ultimately improve my business

- How my placement informed my decision of proceeding with my entrepreneurial motives.

These are the points I tried to focus on as it shows the ways in which I am trying to set up my own future. 

PPP PRESENTATION

PARSONS COMMUNICATION

PLANS AFTER UNIVERSITY

Looking into further education after university, I have been analyzing potential masters courses. These courses stem from both a desire to want to become more business minded and also the opportunity to travel. 

From the past few years I have analysed what kind of worker I am, where and how I work best and what position to I want be in moving forward. I now understand after much contemplation that I would like to just expand on my own ideas and passions. I want to learn how to build and make money from these passions and ideas in the best possible way. I enjoy the process of design but what I have come to appreciate more is the approach of design more than the actual designing. I believe the design thinking approach to working can evolve past just creating designs but any job. The design thinking process I believe can also be very beneficial to business. 

Anyway it is my desire to learn more about business, but I would like to learn in from a design perspective. It takes in design strategy concerns and blends this with business theory. I think this is a good course to study because not only does it benefit my interests and desires but also my style of study. It can become more relatable. 

I shall look to apply at the top places in the world for the courses that interest me in both a design and business sense.