The most appropriate venue for this was Outlaws Yacht Club, situated on New York Street at the bottom of the city. This venue would provide a large enough space to accommodate the expected number of attending students, as well as including a bar and seating area to allow attendees to purchase drinks rather than pick them up for free at the expense of the NEST budget. A seating area in the venue would also encourage a more informal atmosphere where students could relax and network.
In order to showcase a wider selection of work that could not be included in print, a slideshow of work was curated and projected into the space. Limited edition issue packs were also made to create a sense of exclusivity to the event. These packs included a copy of the magazine and a limited edition A3 Risograph print of one of the featured works (seen below).
Memory Potifa, a photography student from the university who has worked with NEST on numerous occasions, was hired to photograph the event.
NEST magazine provides me with invaluable opportunities to explore design for publishing further external to the course. Managing submissions and the students allows me to hone my communication skills in order to be efficient and clear when giving instructions or asking for advice. Communicating with Pressision has allowed me to gain extra insight into publishing and designing for print, and the roles and expectations of the client vs the printer. Managing the budget, ordering and invoicing provides me with important financial knowledge that can applied to both a freelance business or a large studio. The role of Editor provides me with wealth of unique skills that I can continue to apply to my practice as a whole to push my capabilities further.