Review of the online discussion

I really enjoyed the online discussion. I learned new things and visited different websites. It is always good to share information as it benefits one another.

Please see my contribution to the online discussion below:

Bibliography

http://stairwellblog.com/2005/11/when-is-design-correct-and-what-is-creative-design/
Ted Bullips 07/06/2012

http://www.wix.com/madinatshibola/glorioustouch#!

http://www.hach-lange.co.uk/view/content

http://institute-of-event-management.com/what-is-event-planning

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-web-design.htm

http://www.roseindia.net/services/webdesigning/corporatewebsitedesign/What-is-Web-designing.shtml

http://www.danijohnson.com/

https://www.healthcaresource.com/otsego/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=651824

 http://www.indeed.com/q-Graphic-Design-Marketing-Coordinator-jobs.html

https://www.healthcaresource.com/otsego/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=651824

http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/techcareersskills/tp/TechSkills.htm

http://www.graduatetrainingschemes.com/what-is-a-marketing-coordinator.php

http://uk.linkedin.com/in/rachelekema

http://www.jobswales.co.uk/vacancy/30461721/graphic+designer+marketing+coordinator?industrySectors=26&parentId=1671869235&chk=0e9c209a95adeb6d7e10054673ad9e39&pagetype=searchresults&offset=10&filters=&maxResults=47

http://www.jobsite.co.uk/job/marketing-coordinator-psychology-associates-942859726?utm_campaign=simplyhired_feed_ukhr&utm_source=simplyhired_organic&utm_medium=aggregator&tid=742718

http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site/ProgramAPDM.aspx

http://www.michaelpage.co.uk/job-display/1107337/visual-merchandising-co-ordinator.html

http://www.creative-choices.co.uk/industry-insight/article/inspired-by-margate

http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/product-designer/21466839#/jobs/media-digital-creative/product-design?cached=True&pageno=2

http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/graphic-designer/21639043#/jobs?keywords=Creative%20design

http://www.totaljobs.com/JobSearch/JobDetails.aspx?JobId=53738195&Keywords=event+management

http://www.totaljobs.com/JobSearch/JobDetails.aspx?JobId=53782437&Keywords=event+management

http://www.totaljobs.com/JobSearch/JobDetails.aspx?JobId=53774867&Keywords=event+management

http://creativepool.co.uk/employee/CRE/E40221/J51880/Web-Developer-Designer-banners-email-websites-Central-London.php

Evaluation of Different Search Strategies

Discussions: Another strategy I used to research was, discussions with friends and family who where readily available and open minded. Speaking with mother and auntie I was able to get more understanding and guidance on my career pathways.

Youtube: I used youtube to listen to a variety of video clips by Dani Johnson who is one of my most inspiring business developer and speaker. The information was very useful, I got lots of tips on how to develop as and individual and a business. One of the things she pointed out that still stick is that we need to continuously develop our skills in order to be successful in all areas of our life.

Google: Job sites are coming a popular trend on the net. Having used google to browse for different job profiles, it became evident that even though their is a credit crunch and people are struggling to find work, there are still thousands or even millions of jobs on the World Wide Web that majority of the population are not accessing. For whatever reason, these jobs are just being wasted.

The World Wide Web is such an amazing tool to use for any kind or research. Information is readily available at your finger tips. You can Google and browse with the right key words and you will find exactly what you are looking for. I found using the internet very convenient in comparison to visiting the library and searching the shelves for relevant information. The internet is time and cost effective tool. I would encourage anyone to use it.

Career Goals and Target Setting

Career Goals and Targets

Madina Tshibola as an artist

Short term goals (12 months)

• Perform at a minimum of 6 events this summer (2012)
• Organise and manage two of my own concerts this summer 2012. Hopefully one for July and another for August 2012.
• To have an artist manger by December 2012 in time for the album release in March 2013
• Record my second album between June 2012 to February 2013 for release in March 2013

Long term goals (1-5 years)

• Ensure that I have at least two gigs every month 
• Start motivating young women to believe in their God given talents and abilities

Product development and Merchandising

Short term goals (12 months)

• Develop and design a range of inspirational and motivational messages by September 2012 (refer to design practices module hand book for more detail on design process)
• Test product along side CD's at gigs in September to October 2012
• Launch product by mid October in time for Christmas sales 2012
• Donate 10% of profits to sponsor children around the world 2012. Start with one child and move up from there

Long term goals (1-5 years)

• Continue to develop the inspirational and motivational messages on tops, cups, fridge magnets, bedding, wall art etc. At this stage, I have no real understanding of the time each product will take to develop and produce. I will revisit this after the first product has been produced.
• Continue selling the merchandise along side the CD's but also open and online shop on my artist website by March 2013 in time for the new album launch.
• Set up a charity to help children in need all around the world by June 2014

Fashion Line

Short term goals (12 months)

• Buy a sketch book for fashion sketches - June 2012. Incorporate previous designs in sketch book.
  
• Continue designing as and when with a focus to make this happen
• Research different styles and business requirements as and when

Long term goals (1-5 years)

• Continue to develop the ideas and concepts for the business

Glorious Touch

Short term goals (12 months)

• Deliberately not focusing on Glorious Touch, however, I will still provide the same graphic design and event management services as a freelancer (Madina Tshibola). 
• Continued personal and business development through business training and personal development seminars. 

Long term goals (1-5 years)

Develop a new brand which will become the umbrella brand for any business I will run or manage. Hope to develop the new brand by August 2013.

Career Pathway: Explored 2

Product design/Merchandising

When I was a young girl in Africa, I was always making my own toys like dolls out of reeds, dodge balls out of old tyre tubs, charcoal stoves and pots out of old canned tins. "Making"things has always been a hobby of mine and hopefully in the near future, I would like to start creating my own range products. Starting with little things like wishing cards, love notes, inspirational messages and then eventually move to accessorising stationery, tops and bedding etc...

There also undergraduate degrees in Product Design and Merchandising. See the attachment below of visit The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Getting started as a product designer can be a bit overwhelming at first. It is always a great comfort to look at other success stories around which makes the dream of becoming a product designer more attainable. Below is a story of a young designer called Zoe Murphy who started small but is now a successful designer and enjoying the fruits thereof.

Key Job Roles for Product Design/ Merchandising is Designer or Product Designer

 

 

Creative Design

This may seem very broad but since I discovered Microsoft Power Point in college I have been hooked. I started doing presentations, flyers and news letters. Now with the creative design package from adobe, I enjoy creating logos, editing photos, designing literature (this includes business cards, flyers, leaflet, brochures, poster, banners, news letters and magazines), designing websites from templates and designing packaging.

Key Job Role for Creative design is Graphic Design

Event Management

My interest in organising and managing events begun developing while I was working as a marketing assistant for Hach Lange. I was responsible for organising meetings, workshops and exhibitions. The mere fact that I could be interested in managing and organising an event was something I saw other people do effortlessly but did not think I had the skills to carry out. This job was the platform on which I gained experience on organising events, coordinating and liaising with different parties, budgeting and planning, prioritising tasks from start to finish. Since then, I have managed meetings, parties, workshops, conferences and a wedding.

Event management is very demanding especially as a free lancer. You work from the beginning of the event to the end before you can take a break.

Being able to use creative design software has enhanced my portfolio as an event manager. I can now design the promotional materials for the events I plan.

Key Job Roles for Event Management are Event Coordinator, Marketing and Events officer and Event Manager

 

 

Web Design

According to an article on Roseindia.net titled "what is web designing?", web designing is defined as an art of content presentation to an end user through World Wide Web. The article goes on to say that efficient web design helps a company in bringing enquiries that generate sales and add asset to business. 

My interest in web design is to create a good visual presentation from templates and layouts that are widely available on the World Wide Web. I have not understanding or interest in the scientific programming side of web design.

I have only ever designed a website for myself and my experience is limited to that, however, I feel like I have just scratched the surface and look forward to developing this skill.

Entrepreneur

I am very passionate about succeeding in my life and feel that business is a skill that is learned just like any other. I intend on developing this skill and owning and a range of companies in the future.

At the moment, Dani Johnson is one of my most inspiring business Entrepreneurs.

Career Goals and Target Setting: Areas of Interest

Areas of Interest

• Product design/Merchandising

• Creative design 

• Event Management

• Web design

• Entrepreneur

Overview

Product design/Merchandising

Product design is the process of developing and creating new products for customers while merchandising is the promotion on merchandise sales by coordinating production, marketing, developing advertising display and sales strategies.

Creative Design

Ted Bullips' response to the question, "what is creative design?"was, "creative is essentially the designer’s interpretation or approach to a design solution (be it correct or incorrect). Thus, the subjective aspect of design is commonly called creative."

Event Management

Event management is a course of action from the planning of an event to the orchestration and execution of that event. These events can range from developing a theme for a small meeting to planning a huge wedding and much more.

Web Design

According to an article on Roseindia.net titled "what is web designing?", web designing is defined as an art of content presentation to an end user through World Wide Web. The article goes on to say that efficient web design helps a company in bringing enquiries that generate sales and add asset to business. 

Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur is someone who manages their own business.

Career Pathway: Identified

It has become apparent that the Ideal job for me would be as a Marketing Coordinator