I am a recent graduate of BA Illustration. Throughout my time at university, I have developed many essential skills required by the creative industry, for example, technical skills such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, as well as using traditional methods such as watercolour painting. I have also developed soft skills, such as time management and paying close attention to the details in my work. I completed much of my degree under lockdown conditions, and working in such times helped me communicate and respond to feedback in an online environment. My perseverance in these circumstances enabled me to develop more skills and has helped me in my future career.