Why is networking good for ME personally?
It helps me make contacts in the design world for future opportunities and growth. Being involved in the design world is something vital as a designer.
For what I may get out of it is it worth it? YES/NO
Yes.
WHAT can I get out of this?
Collaborations, job opportunities, friends, advice.
Am I doing this simply because I am being asked to?
Yes, however it is a push for us to realise how important networking is so we can hopefully learn how to do it off our own backs in the future.
WHAT do I think that I am NOT doing as far as networking?
Talking to others in the college in 2nd and 3rd year due to shyness and not knowing how to go about it. Even at exhibition openings etc I need to learn how to approach people and be confident.
Do YOU think that in this kind of communication, language is a major barrier?
No, as design can speak for itself.. and there are ways of communicating things.
