got through the day

 Lisa Levis (formerly Stickley) was guest speaker this morning.  She described her career - chronologically - which includes degree, then Masters at RCA, building her own makeshift studio and working as designer/maker.  She made excellent contacts with Liberty, Heals and boutiques selling wash bags, make up bags, ceramics and bed linen.  By giving a lot of attention to quality and detail. the company grew, staff were taken on and larger premises were found.  Sadly she inadvertently sold her name and designs following poor legal advice.  However, she has married and her name is now Lisa Levis (rhymes with Ben 'Nevis')and she is trading under the name Ada.Rose and also under the name Betty & Walter for a toiletry range at Boots.  Her work uses feminine and joyful motifs which are quite simple and appealing.  Really interesting lecture. 

Group tutorial.  Louise Richardson supported us by suggesting ways forward.  She suggested I persevere with the visibility/transparency route. 

Vanessa, Holly and I went to drawing studio.  We all worked on large pieces.  I let loose by spattering ink and bleach.  I particularly liked the pattern left on the tapes (see left).


Quote I heard today.

"Don't worry, be crappy" Guy Kawasaki, Rules for Revolutionaries -The Capitalist Manifesto