Portfolio navigation

As I am printing my portfolio on A3 300gsm paper and placing into a box I have decided that I need to somehow signify how the user needs to navigate through it. As there is no bind, I think an arrow on the front page will help to ensure they know how to open it.

 

Initially, I tried a straight arrow pointing to the left like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But then I realised this could look like a logo and so I’ve decided to make is diagonal and face towards the left top-hand corner as this is a universal sign that I hope will signify that pages need to be opened from right to left! I’ve also shortened in so that my title doesn’t have to sit any further up the page.

Final design:

 

Shaw Swap Sunday 13/05/2018

Reusable water bottle.

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This weeks #ShawSwap is my reusable water bottle!

Recently I’ve been on the move constantly and have found myself feeling even more dehydrated than usual (I am rubbish at drinking enough) because I refused to by a plastic bottle of water. So, I decided to invest  in a reusable bottle that I can carry with me.

I have the admit the process of buying this caused a little anxiety because I panicked, worrying about how this bottle was still plastic, asking myself ‘is that the right thing to do?’

I decided (for once) to take my own advice and remember what Shop Shaw is all about: Doing what you can, wherever you are, with what you have.

Honestly, I don’t have £20 to spend on a fancy water bottle and I already carry so much that my bag is extremely heavy so so wanted something light weight but durable.

This Sistema one fit that criteria. It cost me £2.50 so it was definitely in budget, it’s light, the right size for me (there is no point in carry a 1L as I won’t drink it 😂) and it means I’ll no longer be gasping for a drink whilst travelling across the country!

At the end of the day it’s about making #SmallShawSteps. A positive step is a positive step, no matter how big, right?