A Massive Favour

Today I took part in the massive favour lectures, This event is a student run set of lectures from different professionals in the graphic/illustration industries. The theme of the event was life after graduation, being a third year this has obviously been playing on my mind so I hoped this would help and it did..  

The first of the talks was from Ginger Monkey.. 


Ginger Monkey or Tom Lane is a freelance designer/illustrator/typographer. Looking at a variety of his work was truly inspirational, he uses a lot of mixed media, and is constantly experimenting. 

These are some examples of work from Ginger Monkey.


The second talk was from Adam Hayes. 


Adam Hayes is also a freelance designer/illustrator based in London and is best known for his hand rendered typography but for me it was the stunning posters he creates that stood out. I have been on the look out for a very similar poster to brighten up my bedroom wall.. After this talk I am inspired to maybe make my own. 

More of Adam's work is on his Website. 


The final talk was from Ciara Phelan. 


Ciara is also a London based illustrator but works with a different & unique style.. Her work is very much collage based, working with cutting and pasting tactile work. 

These are some examples of her Work. 


Watching these presentations has helped me to stop worrying so much about life after graduation. I have come to realize that not one of these knew their personal style or work method until after university which is exactly the position I currently find myself in..


They all left with the same message - Hard work, ambition and determination will get you far.. Thats a good starting point to leave university with.