Snapshot

The speaker reflects on their experience working in-house as a designer at various institutions, including the Institute of Contemporary Arts, and discusses the benefits and challenges of this role, as well as their approach to design and creativity.

Key findings

Sarah's experience working in-house at institutions like the Barbican Center and the Institute of Contemporary Arts allowed her to learn about the trade and pursue her passion for the arts.

The speaker highlights the importance of being proactive and humble when working in-house, and notes that this role allows for a high degree of creativity and inspiration.

I thought if I work in a place like this it will sort of help me pursue my passion for the arts whilst applying the practice I've learned while studying

I ended up stocking, I would really say stocking the Barbican center website because I really wanted to work there and I found out that they had an in house design team

I think, again, with these things, it's like the end papers in a big book like this, like hardcover, can make a whole difference, like these little details which seem very simple, but they connect to the work and they connect some of the readers as well to the work

Methods

Sarah used various methods such as designing books, identities, and exhibition graphics, as well as initiating publishing projects and finding publishing models.

The speaker's methods involve a combination of traditional design techniques, such as specifying print and designing books, and more experimental approaches, such as using custom typography and creating interactive installations.

Results

Sarah's work has led to various outcomes, including being contacted by theaters around the world to do work for them and accessing the political realm with her artwork.

The speaker's work has resulted in a range of innovative and effective designs, including books, installations, and other projects.

Conclusions

Sarah concludes that her journey as a designer has been split into two parts, from working in-house to becoming independent, and that she is interested in a practice that is always moving.

The speaker concludes that working in-house can be a highly rewarding and creative experience, and that it allows designers to develop a deep understanding of the institutions and organizations they work with.