I have really enjoyed taking part in live competitions and briefs. For example there was a postcard competition in collaboration with Joshibi University in Japan. Students from Japan visited Loughborough to curate the postcards we designed. In addition a brief called ‘fashionista’ was exciting in that we had to create fashion garments from minimal materials and resources. The course is fast paced, and no week is the same.

Loughborough really is a nurturing place and although I am a mature student I feel so well supported by the staff and fellow students. The standard of work that the students create is incredibly high and I feel very privileged to be doing my degree here.