I haven’t posted on reviseordie in so long, and I wanted to write an explanation, and tell this lovely, wonderful community of followers about why and what I have planned next! That’s right guys, my days of educational illustration are NOTover!Keep reading to find out more and see my new illustration work…
Revise or Die for me was everything. I loved it, and I loved answering questions and helping the studying community out. It too gave me wonderful opportunities, and helped kickstart my career as a freelance illustrator and designer, which I did alongside my studies. Before I knew it I was up to my eyeballs in degree & real-world-money work, and had little time for my beloved blog. I then did a year in industry as an Assitant Brand Manager (Marketing) at Unilever in the hair department whilst still freelancing; now that reeeeally ate away my time. All of this ~IRL~ stuff got in the way, and thus, reviseordie sort of, died. I missed it all the time and longed for the day I had time to do educational illustration again.
BUT I have exciting news.
I was and will always be passionate about education illustration, and so, I am starting a new platform; The Good Textbook.
To begin with, The Good Textbook (@thegoodtextbook) will be based on Instagram. When I finish my degree this summer (Where did all that time go?), I will be focussing my spare time into growing the platform, including then on Tumblr.
‘But, what makes this any different to Revise or Die?’ I hear you all cry in unison. The main reasons for changing everything are simple; The Good Textbook, long term, will not just exist as a site. The project has been a long term goal of mine to bring colourful, engaging and educational content to people in a physical form; that’s right, as a real life textbook. My goal is to give basic education to everyone, not just those with the privilege of regular Internet access. For now, just think of me *trying* to be the Toms of the education world.
In the approach to my graduation, it’s time for fresh beginnings and new projects, and as time goes on, I will reveal more details. (Equally, I understand if you can’t ever forgive me from my long term vacation from my Tumblr. But, that would be incredibly sad)
Double good news, is that there’s some content already up, and I would appreciate it from the bottom of my heart if you could check it out.
FOLLOW THE NEW INSTAGRAM @thegoodtextbook -> already popping & awaiting your humble follow
FOLLOW THE NEW TUMBLR @thegoodtextbook -> its a blank canvas for now, but it will be starting to fill up very soon. I will be posting again here when its up and running
Here’s a sneak peak of some content now live on insta
As for Revise or Die, this isn’t the end - this Tumblr will always exist as a resource for you all. Never stop working hard to achieve your goals, but don’t do it at the expensive of enjoying life. Remember, there is always someone out that values you and wants to help, and this community demonstrates that more than anything.
Emily x
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03/04/17 - I’m currently planning out my final assessment for one of my modules. This is where I’m up to so far- choosing the question!
So this is my first ever time lapse Procreate of my notes! As you can probably tell, sometimes I scribble random words and lines over the screen (either in curiosity or frustration), but I think it’s really interesting to watch back to see the order that I do things in and identify the process I use. Let me know your thoughts on this and whether you’d like to see more notes time-lapse videos in the future!
P.s. Sorry about some of my bad spelling mistakes (I’m looking at you ‘Berlinda’)
27/03/17 - Just about to type this all up. A mixture of excitement and dread ensues. (Excuse my incorrect spelling of Belinda)
P.s. Still trying to figure out the best way to take pics of my iPad with concern to lighting, if anyone has any tips please let me know! Once I’ve typed my essay I’ll post a still saved image of my notes and type up a few bits on how I plan for my assessments if people would like? ☺️
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26/03/17 - I’m currently essay planning on my iPad, using Procreate and One Note in split screen mode. I use One Note to take rough notes in lectures and seminars, and Procreate to make them look more presentable! If you have any questions about either of these apps/using the Apple Pencil please do drop me a line!
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18/03/17 - Why hello there! It’s been a while! I hope (and am pretty sure) that you’re all doing incredibly.
I’ve been very busy throughout my second year at university so far; I work as a graphic designer for Sheffield Student’s Union and as a digital marketing officer for a local events company, as well as being President of the Advertising and Marketing Society. On top of all of that I’ve been lucky enough to be offered a place with Unilever on their marketing placement year programme, and then of course there is my degree to also consider!
Despite having such a packed schedule, I do miss being able to blog here more regularly at Revise or Die. I’m going to try much harder to post and create beautiful content for you all to enjoy, but for the meanwhile, check out this handout I made for a presentation in one of my Restoration literature seminars. I used my iPad Pro and Apple Pencil to create the colour and images, then I printed it off and added notes in biro. Everyone else in my class also got a print off but without notes, so that as I gave the presentation they could make them around the edge of the sheet.
Take care all of you! X
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02/10/16 - Hello there! It’s a new term at uni and I’m now in my second year of my English literature degree! This year I’m trying out doing some of my notes all on my iPad which I bought for my graphic design work I do, but I’d love to know your thoughts of these! Hope you’re all getting on well. Lots of love! X
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I’m about to go into my second year of uni. If I just keep telling myself this, then it’ll be fine
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