Working Space
A series of professional practice and creative sector networking events for students and Graduates of The Glasgow School of Art.
The GSA Enterprise Studio in collaboration with GSA Creative Network, is delighted to present our Working Space Programme: a series of professional practice and creative sector networking events. These early evening talks bring together students, graduates, industry experts and employers to explore a range of career and professional development themes. This special Working Space programme is most useful to recent graduates and final year students, but it is open to any of you, currently studying, who are interested in learning key tactics, tips and strategies to help you make the best use of your time at The Glasgow School of Art and to support your transition out of education and beyond graduation.
Architecture in 2050
Tuesday 30 January 2024
17:00 - 18:00 Online
To kick of the new year we look forward to 2050 and ask: what will the industry look like, how will cities need to develop and what can people starting out in the industry do to prepare themselves. For this talk we have invited two Glasgow based firms to present their own interpretation of the future industry and discuss the role it will play in societal change.
Becca Thomas: Creative Director at New Practice & Architect BSc (Hons) MArch ARB (www.new-practice.co.uk)
Danny Campbell (B.Arch 2012): Founder and Director of HOKO design (www.hokodesign.com)
Getting into UX | UI design
Wednesday 28 February 2024
17:00 - 18:00 Online
Featuring two GSA graduates working within the specialisms of User Experience and User Interaction, this event will provide insights into the job market, what opportunities are available and offer insights on entering this sector.
Michael Galbraith (Interaction Design 2028) – Immersive Technology Specialist at Arup
Additional Guest speaker to be announced soon
Enhancing your portfolio for an employer audience
Tuesday 26 March 2024
17:00 - 18:00 Online
How to present a creative portfolio has always been a delicate balancing act between effectively communicating your own style while also demonstrating a flexibility and range. To help you plan a visual portfolio we have invited representatives from two of Glasgows’ leading design agencies to give their thoughts and insights into what they look for when recruiting new talent.
Guest speakers TBC
