5 - Brand New Me

Online Presence

I designed a little icon-like logo for my website (it's not my official brand logo, but it'll be around):

The :P emoticon reflects both my personality and my brand and is a P for Prathik. Its simple design means it can be refitted and recoloured to suit the seasons and to match my ever-changing themes. 

https://prathikp.wixsite.com/portfolio

However, for the sake of consistency and brand, I'll be using my icon as my "logo" and the :P as the tiny image in the tab for the website (when I figure out how to do it).

Also, for my personal freelance work (which is on hold since my study visa doesn't allow for freelance) I estimate my hourly rate will be £15 per hour for animation, which translates to about £15 for finished rendered illustrations, or £10 for flat colours. This may be subject to change with a bit more experience, depending on how things turn out.

Social Media

• Instagram: @prathik_art,
• Twitter: @prathik_art,
• LinkedIn: Prathik Poojary,
• Vimeo: Prathik Poojary,
• (Tumblr & Newgrounds are also viable platforms that I exist on, but I will have to update them if I plan to use them).

Business Cards

I've already made 2 versions of business cards, but I decided to update them, since I am not as active on my tumblr and I'm running out (I just changed my tumblr to my twitter):

CV

For my resume, I kept it simple and stuck to my colour theme. I don't have much relevant work experience so I kept it brief and clear, while advertising my skills. Hopefully my showreel and online presence will make up for my lack of experience, if not, I can always apply for more internships to buff up my CV.   

4 - Exit Strategy

My exit strategy, and plan, is to form Schwa after graduation. I will also be doing commission work and freelance on the side to sustain myself while Schwa begins its incubation period.


Things to do before graduation:

• Develop Schwa business cards, showreel and brand (almost done),
• Refine personal business cards, showreel and brand too,
• Research and apply for a Start-up visa and its requirements 
• The processing time is ~8 weeks,
• Requires an endorsement letter from the university, 
• Scout out accommodation in Huddersfield (and look for storage over summer),
• Apply for a National Insurance number (not sure if this is before or after applying for the work visa).

Things to do after graduation:

• Apply for the visa in early July so Schwa can be official in September,
• Register for self-assessment with HMRC,
• Set up art commission sheet and freelance profile as a part-time job alongside Schwa,
• Look for clients as Schwa, and do advertising/music video gigs to build a portfolio, while keeping our passion projects on the backburner.