My first weekend at home for many weeks was blessed by terrible weather, cold, strong winds, grey skies and rain. My brother, sister-in-law and new nephew were over from Austria and though they had had a couple of pleasant days, the weather didn’t help in finding things to do with them on Saturday.
Back at College on Tuesday I met Martin to discuss the Innovation Fellowship application. It originally had to be in by Wednesday, but the deadline was extended during the day to Thursday. In one respect I was disappointed as I thought it might reduce my chances, but it meant that I had a bit longer to complete it.
Wednesday was a hectic day, attending the 3D technologies discussion day at the University of the West of England. I gave a short presentation at the end of the day, which attracted some attention, particularly from David Huson, a researcher from Bristol who is specialising in the 3D printing of ceramic materials. At some point in the near future we plan to discuss our projects.
The remainder of the week was focused on the application, Thursday passed in a blur and when Friday came I ran through my application, got some pieces ready for the interview and waited to be called. Eventually the phone rang and down I went to InnovationRCA. Geoff Hollington who I’d met at MaDE was the first of the panel to greet me. From my perspective the interview went well, I think I enthusiastically communicated the important points. Sat writing this on the train north I’m waiting to hear their decision. I’m really not sure of what chance I have, there could be some bright spark who has discovered some whizzy new material, all I can do is wait. It would put my mind at rest to get the Fellowship as I have been promised funds from the French company in order to develop a UK branch of the business. Together I should have a financially secure year ahead, with a very good chance of developing some interesting projects. If I don’t get the fellowship, then it’s back to looking for sponsorship.
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Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
11.04.08 - Evaluation, continued
Sitting here on the Friday evening train the week feels like it caught up with me. It’s been a busy one, as I expected it would be, balancing the thesis with events following the Wedgwoodn’t Tureen project.
Arriving at College on Tuesday I quickly got ready for the World of Interiors journalist and photographer who spent most of the afternoon with me. I learned a lot from the photographer, the use of natural light and the way that I was positioned to create an image that would fill a double spread or a single page. He used film, as Rupert the editor prefers the quality to digital. I’m looking forward to seeing the article, which will be in the June issue.
Wednesday afternoon was scheduled for a tutorial with Martin to discuss the Evaluation section of the thesis. Interestingly, he looked up the word ‘thesis’ and found that the definition includes the practical work as it is also used to advance the argument. So what I’ve been calling the thesis is actually the written report. I have a number of points to amend and some additions to make. There isn’t much time left to fit everything in place so I don’t fancy the idea of starting a whole new lot of reading.
In the evening I went over to Brick Lane to see the fashion show that Grace had arranged for the Middlesex first year students. Understandably she was very nervous, but everything ran smoothly. I enjoyed meeting her friend Coco, she’s a lovely girl and they are obviously good friends.
On Thursday morning I took the Wedgwoodn’t piece over to MaDE, the `Material and Design Exchange to talk to the mentors about applying for a SPARK award. It was a very worthwhile meeting, with lots of enthusiasm for the project and plenty of good advice. I need to keep that project moving along, but must give the MPhil priority at the moment.
The rest of Thursday and Friday were spent making alterations to the Evaluation section and writing the Conclusion section of the written report.
The weekend is likely to be filled with writing, but hopefully there’ll be time to get out into the fields and woods with Vicky and Blue.
Arriving at College on Tuesday I quickly got ready for the World of Interiors journalist and photographer who spent most of the afternoon with me. I learned a lot from the photographer, the use of natural light and the way that I was positioned to create an image that would fill a double spread or a single page. He used film, as Rupert the editor prefers the quality to digital. I’m looking forward to seeing the article, which will be in the June issue.
Wednesday afternoon was scheduled for a tutorial with Martin to discuss the Evaluation section of the thesis. Interestingly, he looked up the word ‘thesis’ and found that the definition includes the practical work as it is also used to advance the argument. So what I’ve been calling the thesis is actually the written report. I have a number of points to amend and some additions to make. There isn’t much time left to fit everything in place so I don’t fancy the idea of starting a whole new lot of reading.
In the evening I went over to Brick Lane to see the fashion show that Grace had arranged for the Middlesex first year students. Understandably she was very nervous, but everything ran smoothly. I enjoyed meeting her friend Coco, she’s a lovely girl and they are obviously good friends.
On Thursday morning I took the Wedgwoodn’t piece over to MaDE, the `Material and Design Exchange to talk to the mentors about applying for a SPARK award. It was a very worthwhile meeting, with lots of enthusiasm for the project and plenty of good advice. I need to keep that project moving along, but must give the MPhil priority at the moment.
The rest of Thursday and Friday were spent making alterations to the Evaluation section and writing the Conclusion section of the written report.
The weekend is likely to be filled with writing, but hopefully there’ll be time to get out into the fields and woods with Vicky and Blue.
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