I only have to write 4000 words for my dissertation, unlike other more academically challenging courses.

Still though, there is only so much you can write about: “How jewellers exploit the movement of the body?” before you start writing fluff, hah.

I’ve been reading my RSS feed and have realised just how irrelevant my post is compared to a majority of others.  Instead of talking about the new year, I “advertise” a new technique for plucking eyebrows. What?

So here’s my list of things I’m looking forward to:

• Going to Munich.  I’ve been to Germany before but it was a tour of Europe so I didn’t get to see a lot of Germany.  This will be my first jewellery show I’m going to, and also will be the first time I’m travelling without the family.  I’m going with people at uni.
• Chinese New Year.  A day that’s always good when you’re short of money.   Just kidding.  I always look forward to Chinese New Year¹ as it’s one of the rare times the family are together.
• This will be my last year at uni.² and, to be honest, I’ve not really fully committed  myself unlike the first course I did.  Who knows what’s next for me?  I could get a job or do the Design For Industry course³.  If I do go on to the top up year I’ll have to make a decision this month. Oh… O.o

It might seem a short list but I’m pretty sure there are things I’ve forgot to mention.

On a slightly different note, did anyone see the New Year’s fireworks?  Might have only been me but was anyone unimpressed?  Mind, I am comparing it to that of the Beijing Olympics.

Anyway…I hope this year brings happiness, health and auspiciousness⁴ to you all.  *Cheers*  *Clink glass⁵*

1. 14th February, this year. [↩]
2. Until June, that is. [↩]
3. Though I’m not willing to drive back and forth constantly so will have to sort that out [↩]
4. Is that a word?  Haha. [↩]
5. Despite being teetotal. [↩]

When using a computer and you start becoming frustrated, take a break from it otherwise you may do something stupid. 

I.e. reformating the laptop, without having saved the bookmarks, which were intended as part of your dissertation. *palmface*

My current project is a live one.  Meaning my designs are judged and if deemed good I could possibly even win something. *fingers crossed*  The jewellery collection has include a ring, which in turn will be the main focus of the collection.  However, this time I do not need to actually need to make the ring but make (is that the right word?) it with Matrix¹.  Then we have to make an advertisement for the piece, using Photoshop and Illustrator.

The concept I’m going with is symbolism so besides the engagement ring and wedding band, I’m going to design 5 anniversary rings.  Something I’m really going to have to work on is how to make it obvious that:

• 1st anniversary ring is symbolic of paper;
• as 2nd is to cotton;
• 3rd is leather;
• 4th is linen;
• 5th is wood

Before hand we had to chose the aimed consumer – a chose of male or unisex.  I chose unisex, age gap of mid 20s – early 30s.  My plan is to have rings which stack on top of one another, so buyers needn’t wear the complete collection but can accumulate the rings and stack.  Like so:

Stack of 2 rings.

The wedding ring (18ct white gold), by itself, will look something like this:

Asymetric wedding band.

Random question:  How many guys actually wear engagement rings?

What do you think of these, baring in mind they are meant to be unisex?²

I have my ideas of what I want the advert to look like, however opinions are always the best way to get the best of out of what you need.  So…

• Do you have a favourite advert?  What drew you to it?
• What, in terms of appearance, mainly captures your attention?
• If any of you have had to make an advert before, how did you go about it?

1. Jewellery specific CAD program [↩]
2. Eh…the repeating images aren’t meant to be shown on the gallery . [↩]

I plan on going to Munich to visit Inhorgenta 2010. Checked the price on Tuesday but didn’t get the tickets as I wanted to see what else was out there, plus I’m quite stiff with my money. Turns out that was a silly mistake – flight fares have now risen.

What to do? A student needs a cheap flight, a hotel/youth hostel and money for treating oneself.

Anyone know of cheap places to purchase tickets?

[Edit]Did look into the Eurostar but that would cost too much. That and I shouldn’t really spend too much time away as this is happening during the second semester.[/edit]