With 5 days until the hand in of IFCP and 8 days until I present my final concept and work to tutors, now seems the right time to reflect on my progress throughout this whirlwind of the IFCP module. Below is my calendar structure for my time and day management for the project:
Looking back, I have stuck to this very strictly so far, although I aimed to print the book earlier than I have due to the fact I was under the understanding that the physical copy could be submitted this coming Monday, as that wasn’t the case I am now aiming to print towards the end of this week in order to have the physical copy at my presentation on the 22nd of August.
I have over come a few obstacles throughout the process, mainly early on, when I was tasked in completing a separate project for CN Publishing the week in which I aimed to create a layout and structure for the book. This was a very hectic and busy process trying to complete a project brief in 3 days for CNP as well as begin IFCP (as reflected on in a previous post) however information and feedback gained from the CNP project was really useful to feed into my IFCP project. As I aspire to work for a luxury publishing brand undertaking the project on for that company was a huge responsibility and privilege but also made me feel good at the fact I knew I could do it for a renowned publishing brand, and therefore spurred me on to create my IFCP to the highest standard possible!
Other problems that have pushed me back in time have stemmed from the glass box- admittedly, this was my over creative and ambitious mind wanting to fully execute everything I have dreamt, however when I first came up with the idea of a glass box I really underestimated the cost, time and scarcity of glass box creators in the UK! As mentioned in a recent post I am currently sourcing other options, glass or acrylic- but whatever happens- I have pushed through, and I hope the box can be rectified and solved. Luckily, through my own time management, I have been able to have enough time during the end of the process to sort the problems that have occurred with the box. Fingers crossed for the last week!
