Community Hub Walkthrough
To get started, check out the steps below so that you can get to know your way around.
Step 1
Update your Profile
- To complete your profile, click here.
- Manage Community Hub notifications, click here.
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Step 2
Introduce Yourself
Head to the Member Intros 'Circle' and let us know a little bit about yourself, where you're from and your journey in the surface pattern design world!
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Step 3
Download the App
If you want to access the course material, resources and the community from your phone you can download these apps.
iPhone
Android
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Step 3
Take part in a challenge
An art challenge can be a great way for you to improve your skills and build a body of work for your portfolio.
Circles
Circles are essentially for different discussion feeds. They are located on the left side of the page. You can post a question or resource in each of them. If you're a student in the Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design you also have access to 3 additional circles (Ask for Feedback, Q&A Live Recordings & Start Here).
Here is a breakdown of each of the circles in the LWM Community Hub:
The Collective
In this space, you can create a post to introduce yourself, ask a question or ask for feedback. Anyone can comment and provide feedback. Mel will create posts here regularly covering a number of topics. If uploading images, please ensure they are low-res and under 2mb.
Feel Good Moments
In this space, you can create a post to tell us about something you are proud of. It's a great way to boost each other with support and encouragement.
Tutorial Requests
In this space, you can submit a request for a resource or tutorial. These are posted weekly.
Challenge Hub
In this space, Mel will post announcements about challenges. You are also most welcome to post about a challenge you've taken part in.
Questions for Mel
In this space you can post a question for the live Q&A's, although Mel will sometimes just answer them in the post too. There is a form that you can complete if your question(s) are for the live Q&As
Member Intros
In this space, new members can introduce themselves to the community. Share where you are from and a little bit about your journey so far in the surface pattern design world.
Resources
In this space, Mel will post a link to new resources and tutorials that are posted in the Resource Hub. These are generally weekly. You can also post resources you've discovered and think might be useful for other members.
Portfolio Reviews
In this space, you can submit a portfolio for review. Mel reviews portfolios as part of the monthly Q&A's.
Request a tutorial or resource
If you're looking for a specific tutorial and you can't find it in the Resource hub, you can submit a request here.
Feedback
Tell me what you think about the Learn with Mel Community Hub. Your thoughts & suggestions are very welcome as they help me to improve on what is here and bring you want you need and want.
