PPDContacting Studios, designers andheroes near and far.

A few notes on contactingStudios and designers,

Agencies etc. Things thatmaybe are common sense.

Things you already know,and things we need to

remember. The contactsyou are making will get many,

many similar contacts fromstudents and young designers

virtually every day.

What do they look for, the HolyGrail? Because our businessis subjective, we all enjoy so

many different things, and manywe have in common. Love of what we do, enthusiasm, thesearch for more and different

things, all go to making us theVisual Communicators we are.

1: Why are you contacting them.

2: What do YOU want to get out of this?

3: What will THEY get out of knowing you?

4: Why have you chosen the method you have to contact them?

5: Is it right? Why?

Being creative, we want to communicate. Learn and buidour store of knowledge and experiences.

You should consider why you are contacting these people and inwhat way. Read what Snask (05 Board) say. Tell them something, askthem things. Tell them why you want to know them. As Snask say, Tell them you love them, tell them you have a story to tell, excite them,make them cry, make them smile...make them listen.

Have a reason to speak (communicate with them) other than it ispart of PPD and the Course. The more people you meet, the more canhelp you in your quest and future.

Ceativity is not just marks on paper, it is a way to tell a story and engageothers with your ideas. This works in text as well, that’s why we enjoyreading books, they conjure up the images we create in our minds......our words can create pictures in the minds of others.

NOTE: When you do make any contacts, ask if they have a Skype address?

Hope this is a little help.JohnW