New York Trip

This past week I visited NYC with my Textiles course. The week was full of Gallery, Studio and Museum visits, which normally wouldn't be my focus on a trip but I found them all useful in different ways. I think it was very helpful to get out of the studio and see real world applications for my degree, to see what the last four years of my life have been preparing me for.
I would have to say my favourite studio visit was Flavour Paper as they had an amazing space with a great team. I could envision working in a similar environment which is something I hadn't considered before as they are mainly focused on wallpaper printing and production. They had a range of different methods of making wallpapers each new and creative, such as scented wallpaper called scratch and sniff. I learnt that networking and making connections is very valuable to bettering oneself. 
When I was visiting the studio spaces I could see something I liked in each one, if not a specific role in the company the location or team structure. Upon reflection I think that I can now view my own work as something that can grown into many other areas and doesn't have to be restricted to just the one. I really enjoyed my trip I have been before but this trip was completely different to any other time I had been. I really enjoyed myself and am looking forward to trying to get a job in a great company when I graduate.