This month, I’ve been continuing my work with BAFA, and things really started to get more in-depth. I’ve been working on revamping their Hall of Fame page, which included prepping and conducting an interview with Dave Tidswell, a former player who now supports the legacy side of the organisation. I prepped the questions, ran the call, and took it from there. We talked for a while, so I ended up asking Jem for advice on how to condense it all. She recommended Otter.ai and TurboScribe, which made summarising the key points much easier. It was a learning curve, but really rewarding, especially getting to see how legacy, design and storytelling all play into how we present sport online.
I also had my final meeting with Rory before the holidays, where he said they were really pleased with what I’d done and wanted me to stay involved into next year. While there were plans to attend a game and get content, he assured me that there would be more creative opportunities next year. It was a nice moment of feedback that helped reinforce my confidence and made me feel like I actually contributed something of value to their comms and branding work.
Alongside BAFA, I’ve kept the momentum going with applications. I submitted to the Sky 3 x Venture Three Creative Shift opportunity, and I’m hoping it’ll let me build on the kind of live brief work I’ve done both at uni and in BAFA, especially since Venture Three is a branding agency that aligns well with my advertising focus. I also applied for a role at CNN / Warner Bros in Visual Design, which is right up my alley, given the UI/UX work I’ve explored in a uni unit and in my current placement. I’m also in the process of updating my CV to better reflect everything I’ve been doing, from being a keynote speaker in Global Campus Studio to managing digital content at BAFA. Hoping to hear back from some of these roles in the new year, but even if not, it feels like I’m building something solid and getting clearer on where I want to go.