Library of Lost Books preview 1

Over the next few days this blog will be offering you a selective preview of some of the pieces from the forthcoming Library of Lost Books exhibit within the Bessant Gallery of the School of Art and design.

The show runs for a month from 25th April to 23rd May and is open daily to the public between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

Tickets for the curators talk are free and can be reserved here

Freefont - Borgia

If you have have been collecting the free fronts reviewed by this blog, take a look at Borgia Pro from Fontspring, an elegant serif font available free in 4 weights from here and here

University Employability Award

The final workshop for ‘Employability in SAD’ takes place this Thursday, 1-2.00pm in MK045. The topic is ‘Converting Employability in the Creative Industries to the University Employability Award’

In this session find out how you can use this work to gain the Wolverhampton Employability Award. We will be going through the requirements of the award, detailing any additional tasks you need to complete and explaining how and when to submit your folder of evidence.

Remember that the Wolverhampton Employability Award is your chance to gain university recognition for your skills and experience as well as a means of enhancing your job prospects. We hope to see you on Thursday at 1.00pm

Kayleigh Hadley - Blog and Buy Sale Wish List

Vis comm graduate Kayleigh Hadley has been previously featured on this blog. Kayleigh's  prints are now being featured on Blog and Buy Sale, Wish List.

The BlogAndBuySale Wish List is a curated list of the very best creative products available online.

You can easily Make sure that you get what you really want this year by browsing the Wish List, sharing with friends and family the products you can’t live without.

There are so many designer items sold by independent artists and designers, but the problem is the public doesn’t always stumble upon them. It is the job of Blog and Buy to point you in the right direction to help you find that perfect gift, while also making sure the artist / designer fully benefits from every sale!

To find out more and see Kayleigh's designs click here

The Beauty of Letterpress

The Beauty of Letterpress, a new site from Neenah Paper has been launched. If you're a letterpress fan, you might enjoy this online gallery of modern letterpress prints and resources. The site posts selections from a new curator each month.
You are welcome to submit your own letterpress work.

Find out more at http://thebeautyofletterpress.com/

Mirja Peters - graduate success

Many Congratulations to Mirja Peters, visual communication MA graduate, has got a job with DDB Tribal Hamburg.

Be a shoe-per star!

As part of Green Week and the University's 21 & Proud celebrations, the Students' Union is aiming to collect 1992 shoes (996 pairs) to donate to the British Heart Foundation.

It's time to de-clutter your wardrobes, cloakrooms and under the bed. Liberate your loathed loafers and wonky wellies! Donate your too-tight trainers, snazzy slippers or hilarious heels!

Ladies and gentlemen, we call on you to give your un-loved (and possibly un-worn) shoes the chance to fulfil their footish fortune, hopefully raising one in the meantime, for the British Heart Foundation.

Please donate your shoes from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April at any Students' Union reception point. More information.

Graduate Success - Rachel Collinson

Many Congratulations must go to Rachel Collinson Director of Knowledge Sharing and Innovation, Engaging Networks. Rachel is a graphics graduate who for the last 13 years has been running her own company, Rechord, a web agency specialising in developing websites and campaigns for non-profits.

In your new role at Engaging Networks Rachel, what do you do day-to-day ?

" I spread the word about how best to use our platform for fundraising, campaigning and generally changing the world for the better. This might be by tweeting away furiously, presenting at conferences, advising clients directly or writing courses and blog posts. I also drink way too much Pepsi Max." 

Rachel's first piece for The Guardian newspaper's fundraising hub can now be seen here. She will be discussing this article and more in her workshop at one-day campaigning conference, People Power, on 24 April.

STEP Placement - Marketing Account Executive, Planet 9

Employer

Planet 9

Job title

Marketing Account Executive

Closing date

14/04/2013

Salary range

Paid

Additional salary info

£215 per week (No tax or national insurance contributions)

Job description

This is not a normal Account Executive job. You will be learning and running far beyond your own job title learning from the companys two founders with whom you will be working on a day to day basis.

You will be involved in social media analysis, digital strategy, website development, project execution and creative ideas. You will be shown how our tried and tested 6 pillars of Social Media methodology works and will be given the support and freedom you need to help deliver amazing work for the companys clients.

You will also help with new business and agency marketing and will be shown how to plan and run an effective marketing campaign, send out bulk emails via MailChimp, update the company website and Social Media networks with new content, visit events to network and much more.

This placement will lead to a permanent role with the company for the right candidate.

Person requirements

This is a really important and varied role, so we'll need you to have skills and attributes like:

· Knowledge of online platforms. Experience in stuff like WordPress, Hootsuite and Mailchimp is important. If you don't know your way around these dashboards yet, an ability to learn fast will be even more important.

· Experience of desktop software. Here we're talking PowerPoint, Word and Excel - you'll need to have used all of these.

· Good knowledge of the digital landscape. Do you know Twitter from Pinterest and could you tell a client what a meme is?

· Some financial awareness / experience - invoicing, quoting and all that.

· Good presentation skills - we’ll help you grow them of course

· Excellent communicator. We need people who know the difference between your and you're and can explain ideas, processes and tactics really simply and effectively in writing, plus communicate with clients and partners on the phone and via email.

· Highly motivated - we’re growing fast

· Strong interpersonal skills – we’re a very tight team so you’ll need to get on with all of us, clients included

· Excellent organiser – you’ll be managing your workload, diary and deadlines so you’ll need to have everything together.

· Most of all you have to have a great sense of humour (god knows you’ll need it!)

Company information

Planet 9 is digital marketing agency based in Birmingham. We provide digital marketing expertise – whether thinking, doing or both - to clients of all shapes and sizes, from Save the Children and Marshall Aerospace through to Leamington & County Golf Club. We also work with smart agencies such as Key Parker and McCann.

Planet 9 is nearly 4 years old and we have a wealth of experience gained over the last 15 years in agencies big & small and client-side businesses too. Since the start, we've lived and breathed 9 values every day:

In 2013 we're forecasting growth of 200% or more, so if you'd like to come along for what's sure to be one hell of a ride, get in touch with us!

Placement - Happy Sofa (The Sofa Store UK), Social Media/On-line Marketing

Employer

Happy Sofa (The Sofa Store UK)

Job title

Social Media/On-line Marketing –GA Voluntary Scheme

Closing date

18/04/2013

Salary range

Unpaid

Additional salary info

Travel Expenses Paid

Job description

Ref: GA

New, funky, on-line retailer Happy Sofa is looking for someone with the expertise to drive their brand via social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Google and Pinterest)

Person requirements

The ideal candidate will have an interest in interior design or fashion. This is one of the most important roles within the business as you will be the human online voice of our brand.

• Familiar with all social media platforms
• A degree in Journalism, Marketing or business
• A passion for the written word

Company information

Happy Sofa love making sofas just as much as our customers love snuggling down on them. Our team has been making sofas for over 25 years, and in that time they’ve continually supplied the biggest names in retail with many of their flagship sofas- in fact there’s a good chance that you could be sat on a sofa that has been designed and crafted by us right now!