There is not much I would change about CreateAthon as it is the most amazing thing I have ever done, EVER. But if I had to change 2 things.
Make the Volunteer applications, more descriptive. I think that for volunteer applications should give more detailed responses. As we were picking our teams I couldn’t get a good grasp of who I had on my team. Most of my team decisions came from personal knowledge and advice from others rather than the application. I think that will give teams a better dynamic. I did get extra lucky and happen to have an amazing team.
More time for client collaboration. I wish I had more time to meet face to face with my client. I would have loved to have more opportunities to communicate with her in person, and more time to establish a connection with the non-profit.
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Earlier this week, I posted photos of our field trip to Carter Printing. Not only is Carter Printing doing all of the printing for CreateAthon Pro-Bono, as well. But, it is the most amazing place in the word.
The sights, smells and sounds. :)
I want to start by saying it takes spectacular people to print things at that capacity. Those machines are large, dangerous, and confusing which is not a good cominbation if you aren’t expierenced, and well prepared. So, Kudos to the Carter Printing Staff.
Also, as a designer you see things like CMYK, bleeds, and spot coloring, but to actually see it in production is a whole nother’ ball game. Seeing it in production and seeing my work in motion was a heartwarming expierence. From the plates, to print, to cut, to ship; We got to see every element of printing. And the amazing work that Carter Printing does.
2 for you Carter Printing, YOU GO CARTER PRINTING!
I learned that I work in spurts. Big Spurts. small spurts. Sometimes diligently. Sometimes in a slow pacing manner. But breaks are important to this working process. I appreciate feedback, a hot cup of tea.
I also learned that distraction is the devil. And once I start doing other things I will get really distracted. Especially when it comes to a big project. If I work straight through it, my head may explode. Something similar to this:
#vcucreates2012 printer. Giant printer (Taken with instagram)
#vcucreates2012 (Taken with instagram)
Taken with instagram
#vcucreates2012 (Taken with instagram)
#vcucreates2012 (Taken with instagram)