Visiting Professional - Harrison Park

Harrison Park is an Alumni graduate from Leeds College of Art where he studied Graphic Design. In his presentation, he talks about how he has worked in other studios and have not liked it and have left because it's not something that was making him happy. He said that although his friend liked the working at the same studio he left, everyone is different and everyone have their own interests in different design work.  

In his presentation, to be successful he said to:

• Build Relationships
• Accept that sometimes, relationships won't workout
• Its not going to be handed to you on a plate
• Work hard and be passionate
• Sell yourself
• Be flexible
• If someone says jump, you jump
• Don't be a dick
• Don't be afraid to ask
• Rejection happens
• Stay true to yourself
• Communicate
• There's more to life than London (Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield etc...)
• Think outside the box
• Don't be afraid to say no to jobs
• Know your morals - money or a good career?
• Be personal when contacting other practitioners
• Be humble

When asked about how to approach designers, Harrison said that commenting on their recent work or a particular work you like is better as it shows your interest in their work which would boost their ego. It'd feel more personal to send mail by post rather than email as designers get more emails so they may miss your email.