2011: The resolution

2009: Go mental

2010: Don't panic

2011: Work hard, play hard

I think I managed to stick to my 2010 resolution fairly well. But that was more due to they way things happened to turn out, rather than through a conscious effort. The dissertation, the final major project, the exhibitions, the placements, having to find a job... all justifiable cause for panic, but everything seemed to work out ok, one way or another.

So, to 2011. Next week I start my job as a junior designer. Sounds scarily like becoming an adult and entering the real world. Exciting/daunting. I resolve to work hard and play hard. Bring it on!

2010: Top 5 albums

My top 5 albums of 2010, in no particular order. I'm not even going to attempt to say profound and intellectual things about them in a music-reviewer kind of way. These are just some CDs that made my ears happy over the past twelve months:

Foals - Total Life Forever

LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening

Los Campesinos! - Romance Is Boring

Mystery Jets - Serotonin

Vampire Weekend - Contra

2010: A recap

So, 2010. It's been a busy, but quite exciting year. I met some lovely people and was given some fantastic opportunities. Here's a little recap (I tried to find one thing for every month, but June had more than one highlight!)...

JANUARY

Finished up the college brief set by Why Not Associates.

FEBRUARY

Handed in the dissertation.

MARCH

The A4 Draw and Forcing Chance exhibition at the RK Burt gallery.

APRIL

Brochure design for the Southend Film Festival.

MAY

Badges for Deathgob.

JUNE

Graduate exhibition. End of college.

D&AD New Blood exhibition.

Commendation at the D&AD Student Awards.

JULY

New Designers exhibition.

AUGUST

Finished work placement at Hudson Fuggle.

SEPTEMBER

Started placement at Matt&George.

OCTOBER

Graduation.

NOVEMBER

Launch of Hoppy Bunnies.

DECEMBER

Snowed in. Working in London when the snow allowed.