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Michelle Green... talks to...
Michelle Green, graphic designer and pre-press for GK Signs, explains her journey into the print industry and what her advice would be for those wanting to join.
When and where did you get your start in the industry? What is your background? I completed my BA in Graphic Design at Vega School in Johannesburg, South Africa, and shortly after graduating I moved to the UK. I began my career at The Pen Warehouse as an artworker, where I spent three years learning a wide range of print processes, including screen and pad printing, laser engraving, and digital printing. I was trained on numerous machines, which gave me a solid technical foundation. About five months ago, I joined GK Signs, and it’s been another great learning experience. I’ve transitioned from small-scale printing to large-scale printing making it an exciting step in my career.
What do you enjoy most about your job at GK Signs and working in the print industry? What I enjoy most is the opportunity to work on some genuinely exciting projects. Every day is different, which makes the job both mentally stimulating and rewarding. One of the best parts of being at GK Signs is how collaborative the team is. It’s a truly team-oriented environment where everyone communicates openly and works together towards the same goal.
You were recently recognised as a Rising Star by The Printing Charity. How did you feel about this and what does it mean for your future career in the print industry?
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It was a surreal moment, and I’m extremely grateful to The Printing Charity for considering me and selecting me alongside such exceptional winners this year. The award has given me an invaluable opportunity to recognise my own potential and pursue skills that will be highly beneficial for my career.
Winning has also opened up valuable
networking opportunities, and I’ve already had the chance to meet some impressive figures in the print industry as well as my fellow winners at the award ceremony.
How do you plan to use your Rising Star Award? With the funding, I was able to select five different training courses. These included beginner and intermediate Adobe After Effects, as well as three stages of HTML5 and CSS. I chose the Adobe After Effects courses to
develop motion-graphics skills, as I’ve always seen motion design as a versatile and valuable skill that can be used for many different design purposes.
I selected the HTML5 and CSS courses because I’ve long been interested in how websites are built and how to make them more user-friendly and visually engaging. So far, I’ve completed two stages of the HTML5 and CSS courses and plan to finish the remaining training next year. I’ve really enjoyed the learning process – it has
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