Refining my focus : The Creative Report

Due to still waiting on designer's I have already emailed responding I decided to change the focus of my report. Having already made connections with Freelance designer Ash who set up her own business Dogtag Creative before starting University, I will attempt to meet her again at home for coffee to interview her face-to-face. I will still try to reach out to her via her website and email as well tomorrow morning between 8 and 9 to improve my chances of getting a response.   

The focus of the report is on freelance designers/designers who have set up their own business.  

Reach out to Dogtag Creative - I already previously reached out to Ash before attending University.

Constructing the Email

Hello, I was wondering whether I could ask you a few questions as part of my professional practice module for University. I'm really interested in your work and the work you showed me before starting University. I would love to know more about your experience and perspective on the industry. I can email you some quick questions or we could arrange to meet up again for a coffee. I am home from Uni the 19th December - 6th January, it'd be great to hear from you. Many Thanks!

Alexandra Lane 

Questions to ask:

1. What steps did you take to get to where you are now? e.g. who did you talk to, collaborate with?

2. How did you find your personal style? 

3. What tips would you give someone trying to find their own style?

4. In your professional career, what barriers have you had to overcome?

5. What do you see as your best achievement so far and why?