Biaggi

week 2

20th – 24th October

My second week at Biaggi was really positive. I now have a clear understanding of what needs to be done, and enjoying being trusted to work independently. The work I’m producing feels like a project of my own, and I’ve been approaching it in the same structed way I would for a university project.

The colleagues I’m working with have been very happy with my process, as they can see each stage of the design clearly. This has made it easier for them to suggest changes and give feedback as they regularly see my progress.

One major hurdle this week has been getting back into using AutoCAD, as I hadn’t used it for a couple months. At university, I can usually ask classmates or tutors for help, but here I’m the only person who knows the software, so I’ve had to work everything out on my own. Although it was challenging at first, its actually made me much more confident and proud of my work. I’ve realised that I can’t just rely on others for guidance, I need to problem solve independently. This experience has allowed me to understand the software on a much deeper level. I now understand why I need to take the certain steps rather than just following instructions because a tutor told me to. 

AutoCAD drawings and catching up with the director about the design process.

As well as working at Biaggi, I also had two interviews this week for potential placements, both of which went really well. One of the roles was offered to me, and the other seems very promising, around 99% certain. But they need time for the designers to review my portfolio. 

Studio visit for a placement role at Visual Architects, Denton