T211 – design and designing – a new year and a new challenge

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My ‘T211 – design and designing’ module materials arrived a few days ago from the OU. Why oh why didn’t I do this years ago? First impressions yet again are that everything is well planned. The books are well written with guides to tell you what to do and when. Each year has been a little different, building on the last. After tackling science and maths in 2011 and essay writing before, it will be enjoyable to do something more creative for a change. Each change takes some adjustment, needing different ways of thinking and each module requires a slightly different approach. At a time of life when work alone can’t provide the stimulus to challenge the mind, the Open University has been there to fill the void.

 

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Custom and wholesale gift boxes

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I have updated the print and packaging section of the directory to include more suppliers of custom and wholesale gift boxes. While visiting some of these companies’ websites I have been reminded of the wide range of custom gift boxes and wholesale gift boxes that are available. Many supply an enormous choice of sizes and designs.

On the one hand, gift packaging companies will have benefited from the growth in internet shopping. On the other, there is increased competition for traditional suppliers from new online-only suppliers. Requests for lower and lower quantities for custom gift and presentation boxes is another challenge, with buyers having little or no knowledge of the manufacturing process.

As with all business purchases, it is advisable to talk to two or three suppliers about your custom or wholesale gift box needs. The cheapest option may not necessarily be the best. And some of the best gift packaging businesses are sometimes also the oldest. They will have the experience to provide you with the best advice available, and are able to design and produce gift or presentation boxes fit for purpose.

If you are looking for custom and wholesale gift boxes, check out the print and packaging section of the directory.

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T206 Energy for a sustainable future – exam result

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Exam results for ‘T206 – Energy for a sustainable future’ were published today by The Open University. Considering the difficulty – for me anyway – and the fact that it was the first exam I’ve taken for 35 years, I was very happy to pass this exam. More importantly though, that’s now 180 points in the bag towards the BSc. Also, this was the first module that counts toward degree classification. The OU recommends completing the necessary study at each level and I can say that this advice has worked for me. Next year I take another level 2 module, T211 Design and designing before embarking on level 3.

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