After my tutorial with Simon, I need to crack on with gathering first hand research, I have written a draft email which I will swap and change around to make it personal to each designer I send to. I will revisit this blogpost and add/change questions when I think of them:
Dear _____
I am a third year Graphic Design student currently working on my dissertation at Leeds College of Art. I am basing my written piece on women in graphic design. This has come about after statistics that show a female domination in design education which then appears to be reversed when it comes to industry. I believe women are underrepresented in the history of design and that will be something that I will explore throughout my dissertation and why so few women reach top positions at work such as Art Director level.
I would be so grateful if you have the time to answer the following questions in as much depth before sending it back or if you're based in Leeds arranging a place to chat about your practice or skype! I understand this this is a busy time, but I would be hugely appreciate for your participation and also please do feel free to leave questions blank! Thank you!
Do women create differently to men?
Why are there generally so few women in top positions?
Why do you think so women feature in the history of design?
Have you ever come across the so-called "glass ceiling" (the point beyond which women don't get promoted) Do you think it exists or is it an urban myth?
Does the gender gap matter?
About your practice:
these questions will be different for each designer I send to. I will ask personal questions depending on what I want to find out about their practice.
How do you divide your time?
Are there any new mediums or type of project that you are looking to tackle or engage in?
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Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you!
Kind Regards
Vanessa Cain
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