This year did not go to plan... possibly in a good way? Maybe that will be clearer when I've finished typing it up and understood exactly what happened myself. There's some insight into my blog posts; they're all unplanned, improvised ramblings.
2017 was a year of reevaluating my career path and ultimately finding a fulfilling role. Recognizing the limitations of freelancing in terms of industry knowledge, I sought to gain valuable agency experience through a UX designer contract at CookiesHQ.
I'm back in Bristol! At a recent Southwest Founders event, I had the opportunity to chat with Nic Alpi, one of the founders of CookiesHQ. Following that conversation, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm rejoining them as their UX/UI designer. I start tomorrow! Right now I'm sat in an inflatable dinghy in my new house. This is my first night and I don't have a bed, so this is where I shall sleep.
The importance of professional experience and the excitement of embarking on a new chapter, working on innovative projects at the forefront of digital art and technology.
Fueled by the exhilaration of winning my second World Cocktail Championship title, I decided to revisit my previous retrospectives with newfound clarity. A pattern emerged: setting goals, both personal and professional, creates a sense of purpose and propels me forward. With this newfound motivation, I declare 2017 the year of focused ambition!
2016 was a year of exploration and professional reassessment. This post reflects on a career shift towards UX design, a Southeast Asia backpacking adventure, and the challenges and triumphs of this transformative year.
2015 was a year of introspection. While I experienced some significant professional shifts, the year was marked by a period of self-discovery and a reassessment of my career goals.