Long Term Goals: My Career Aspirations
Looking ahead to the long term, roughly 5 to 10 years into the future, my aspiration is to secure a creative position that harmonizes with my core values. Specifically, I envision myself engaged in tasks such as graphic design for both print and web, digital media content creation, communication facilitation, or any related role. Ideally, I’d like to contribute my skills and creativity to a company that places a high emphasis on well-being, environmental consciousness, travel, or fitness.
Nevertheless, I’m not one to confine myself to a narrow career trajectory. I firmly believe that by consistently prioritizing personal and professional growth, and cultivating meaningful connections, I will naturally gravitate toward my destined path. Ultimately, my overarching goals encompass finding genuine satisfaction in my work. That is, both building strong relationships and maintaining my overall well-being.
Throughout my academic journey, I’ve had the privilege of exploring such roles through various projects focused on print and web design. For instance, I recently crafted a packaging design concept for a fictional brand called “Lively,” centred around a healthy energy drink, displayed below.
![Mockup of packaging design for an imagined all-natural energy drink. This image is an example of a goal, more precisely, of what I would like to create in my career.](https://indiana-blinn.graphicandwebdesign.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/blue.jpg)
![Mockup of packaging design for an imagined all-natural energy drink. This image is an example of my goals, more precisely, of what I would like to create in my career.](https://indiana-blinn.graphicandwebdesign.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/green.jpg)
![Mockup of packaging design for an imagined all-natural energy drink. This image is an example of a goal, more precisely, of what I would like to create in my career.](https://indiana-blinn.graphicandwebdesign.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/orange.jpg)
Moreover, I had the opportunity to collaborate on an extensive branding project for a hypothetical travel agency named “Illo”. This project, involving myself and two other designers, was a great experience. It allowed us to explore imaginative ways of conveying the brand’s values and create a cohesive collection of both print and digital materials.
Looking ahead to the next 5 to 10 years, I foresee a broader spectrum of accomplishments in my educational journey. I plan to invest in additional courses and expand my knowledge, acquiring further certificates or degrees within the creative field.
Additionally, I aspire to dive into my own graphic design venture. This would involve a dual role, working with various brands on the side while also maintaining a position within a larger company. Depending on my alignment with the freelance work, I may even contemplate transitioning to a full-time freelance career.