Category: DPS
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PhD Thesis Reading (1)
My Notes^ One of the most meaningful surprises during my placement with Mental Fight Club has been the care and thoughtfulness of Lamis, one of my placement providers. She shared with me a PhD thesis titled “Ethnography of an Informal Community Mental Health Service: Exploring the Place, People and Participation at The Dragon Cafe.” It’s…
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ꔛPlanning My SIP: Finding Opportunities and Resources
After the Christmas break, Kulsoma and I resumed preparations for our Self-Initiated Project (SIP). While brainstorming potential exhibition venues, we thought of Jada, a fellow student we had met during the Pecha Kucha presentations. We decided to reach out to her to explore the possibility of exhibiting on campus and are currently awaiting her response.…
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Completing the NSI × Bluey Proposal: A New Milestone
I’ve officially finished the NSI × Bluey proposal, marking the first time I’ve ever created a business-oriented proposal. Even after sending it to Katie and Will, I still feel a wave of excitement and passion about this project. One aspect of the proposal I’m particularly proud of is how I carefully considered the potential benefits…
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Taking Ownership: Developing the NSI × Bluey Proposal
During the Christmas break, I decided to use my extra free time to dive into the NSI × Bluey proposal I mentioned earlier. I’ve been filled with excitement ever since I started researching—I couldn’t stop once I began! I’m currently putting together a PowerPoint presentation to better pitch the idea to NSI. The presentation includes…
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A New Idea for NSI: Strengthening Branding Through Creativity
During NSI’s Christmas break (13th December – 13th January), aside from taking some much-needed rest, I found myself brimming with excitement over an idea I’ve been nurturing since my very first day at NSI. During my initial meeting with Katie and Will, they mentioned their hope that my artistic background could help with NSI’s branding.…
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First Formative Assessment Feedback
Hi Ansel, Due to the poor connection during today’s meeting, I’m resending this form to you. It includes most of the content I intended to discuss. There’s no rush to reply today; you can review it whenever you have time. Vivi
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Bridging the Gap Between Uni Life and the Real World
The Story Behind My Decision to Study DPS As I approach my third year at UAL, I find myself reflecting on my first two years at university. During the first and second years, I was actively involved in volunteer work, which gradually made me realise the professional challenges that lie ahead. In the course of…