Christina Chi
So Christina Banjo of Christin Chi is who I decided to embark my first internship journey with, it was a Web and Graphic Design internship that lasted four weeks but ended up being six weeks, each week though was as enjoyable as the last if not better. My first project was to design a website and blogging template whilst the second project was to design the brand identity for packaging & promotional use, the packaging consisted of: a label tag, compliment slip, gift box, gift bag, dust bag and wrapping paper. The work I produced for the internship can be found via the link: https://www.behance.net/David_o.
I mainly want to mention a few things about the behind the scenes of the placement really, as I feel the link (if you visit it) covers pretty much everything I worked on there. I wanted to share what it was like working for Christina. Christina's vision was to set up her own handbag and accessories company with an exotic twist. Admittedly I was out of my comfort zone for the first few days, simply because I didn't know how much was expected of me as an intern and I was nervous about whether everything I had learned at uni would be enough and come across in my work, I guess these were my main doubts about the role I had. Not health for the journey in on my first day. But once i had got there and started the work those fears and doubts subsided and Christina made me feel comfortable with the role and environment as well as with the other intern. There was only 3 of us in the small office.
I think for me the highlight of the internship was going to the Pure London 34 trade show in Kensington (Olympia). I've never been to a trade show and I felt it was a good opportunity to look at other up and coming entrepreneurs as well as well established ones, all have their market stands filled with their innovative, fashionable products. Christina's aim was to also be there one day and I'm sure she will one day get there if she carries on just as she is.
I got to see a catwalk, quirky styles of fashion and other interesting products, it was rather unusual for me to be honest, because I didn't really know I had an interest in these kind of fashion areas, but I guess if I never stepped out of my comfort zone in the first place, I also wouldn't have found out, so I'm very glad I went.
I wasn't allowed to take photos of anything so i didn't ;)
Christina's friend from France (I've forgotten her name) is also planning on producing her own range of accessories and handbags, in addition though she will be opening a store in France that will have all of hers and Christina's products on sale, they are both looking to launch quite soon, but will first sort out samples of their products before they bring it to market.
Below are a few images of me and Sara (the other intern) in the small studio working hard as always we worked of our laptops sharing a desk as you will be able to see, this is where the brains of Christina Chi happened.
Funnily enough on our last day of the internship there was leakage in the studio, but it didn't take away from the memorable month and a bit I had working there, I really enjoyed it and found it a very useful experience, it was a way for me to put my foot in the door and start somewhere. I was very grateful Christina gave me the opportunity in the first place, and couldn't thank her enough for giving me that much needed start. Me, Christina and Sara continue to stay in contact with each other and let each other know how we are doing and what we are doing, hopefully we can all meet again at Christina's launch! Watch this space..
The leakage in the building on the final day.
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