News letters.

Over time I have written some newsletters, on this site you can read them.

• Happy New Year 2011
• Happy new year - January 2009
• More references from Roug Design.- December 2007

Newsletter sent January the 20th 2011

With the advent of a new year, it is traditionally time to reflect on the year that has past. Before I do so, let me first and foremost wish friends, colleagues, client and business associates the very best for the New Year.

Up to the launching of Nordship Yachts new yacht the 360 DS at the Düsseldorf yacht show in late January, there were a number of articles on various web sites, which showed the 3D illustrations I had 3D modelled. I was especially pleased to read a Norwegian article dated late 2009 stating that two Norwegians had bought the new yacht based on my illustrations.

I was also pleased to see that my 3D illustrations I had 3D modelled were exhibited at the Nordship Yachts stand at Dusseldorf yacht show.

The Nordship 360 DS was well received by the press both before and after the test sailings. Most excitingly, the model is nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2011. It would be exciting and very deservingly for Nordship to run away with the title and I wish Nordship all the best of luck. The winner will be unveiled at the Düsseldorf yacht show - January the 22nd - 30th 2011.

Talking about Nordship - a fellow student from Coventry University e-mailed me mid 2010, to tell me that his chief designer had presented some 3D renderings/illustrations of boats to him, which he liked. He further believed that his employees should take inspiration from these renderings. Incidentally one of these illustrations was my 3D illustration of the Nordship 360 DS. I was pleased and proud that a former fellow student had such high regards for my work.

In April, I was offered what seems to be a major project. Regrettably the client never paid for my services with this experience in mind I have now revisited my standard contract to avoid future similar situations, wasting several months of work in the process.

During the climate summit in Copenhagen (Cop15) in December 2009 I visited an international exhibition called the Bright Green Exhibition. A lot of international companies were present. I started networking with an American company – a process that has continued during 2010. It is an interesting company with good design ideas. They may wish to delegate part of a project to me – hopefully soon.

In August I was on a five-day intensive sketching course, held by car designer David Hilton in Cologne, Germany. The first two days were quick sketch drawing methods. The last three days of the course were spent developing one of the ideas we had sketched the first two days and then either build up the idea as a clay model or a 3D Alias model. I designed a single person jet seaplane. The product is a noisy product a little bid like jet skis. Most people hate them, but the user loves it.

Over the last two years several interesting job applicants, potential business partners or students who would like an internship have contacted me. Most people who have contacted me found my website on Google, and they represent nationalities from all over the world. Obviously, I am pleased to be contacted, and I hope sometime to be able to join some of these individuals professionally.

I wish you all a happy and prosperous year.

Yours sincerely

Lars Roug
BA (hons)

Newsletter sent January 2009

We are now writing 2009 and I take the opportunity send my best wishes for the New Year to business- and private networks. Allow me also to summarize achievements in 2008.

Late 2007 I was introduced to a network website Facebook, and was initially very sceptical. I have subsequently realised the benefits of the Web page by using it as a business- and private network facility. I have consequently created a Facebook group called "Roug Design" where people can show their support.

Beginning of the year, I designed a new portfolio in a mass production newspaper style. For several years I made exclusive and expensive portfolios and sent those to a few selected companies. This year I have chosen to produce a cheap portfolio which can be mass distributed and which is environmentally CO2 friendly.

The benefits of the portfolio newspaper have been many; I can send a copy as general postage and chose to deliver copies personally to companies within the Copenhagen area.

After having mailed the newspaper portfolio, I started following up and although it was a few months ago I had delivered the newspapers, around 90% of the recipients could still remember the newspaper. Because of the unique portfolio newspaper, I have been to many interviews including two of Denmark's largest companies Lego and Maersk.

Although I am VAT registered, I have this year opted to take a part time job at a local gas station; I took the job with the aim of learning more about customer care.

Please take a look at my website since I have changed the design and its structure. On the first page you will find a video introduction.
www.r-design.dk

I wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year and look forward to early cooperation in 2009.

Yours sincerely

Lars Roug
BA (hons) Transport-Product design

Newsletter sent December 2007

Over the last two years I have contacted Danish and International companies in search of job opportunities, among these your company. Following up on previous contacts, I would like to tell how I have been doing since the latest contact.

To do well in design is about having the right references, and about establishing a wide ranging network. Over the last two years I have worked on establishing references and a valuable network in the design industry.

The latest project was a 3D modelling project for a Danish luxury yacht company - Nordship Yachts.
www.norship.dk

The brief was to draw a 38-footer yacht in 3D. Based on the drawings the company exceeded its sales expectations and is now in a situation where they have to decline new orders. Consequently, the company withdrew its plans to present the yacht at major boat shows.

Another project for Nordship yacht was to write a report suggesting new innovative ideas with interiors targeting a younger costumer clientele. Nordship Yachts have shown interest in some of the ideas, which hopefully means that soon I will have additional design projects for Nordship Yachts.

Please have a look at the attached jpg file, which shows the 3D illustrations of the Yacht.

I have further completed two short projects for Brahe Design and Moeller Jensen Design - two major Danish design companies.
www.brahe-design.dk
hwww.mjdesign.dk

A few months ago a Danish company that makes accessories to the music industry asked me to work on several freelance projects. The company had found my CV on a Danish job network site and found my international design education interesting.

Since May 2006, I have been connected with V25. www.v25.dk
V25 is an entrepreneur house, which coaches and assists young entrepreneurs in establishing professional networks. Through V25 I have gained experience in starting up a company and arrange customer meetings.

When I started at V25 I initially followed up on a project I had worked on during my final year at Coventry. The Idea was to develop a suitcase with a build-in weight scale in the handle. Regrettably, I realised that there was a similar project already patented.

At the moment I work on a network site for Danish Car designers. I hope it will be a popular site for the media and the customers. The ultimate aim is that the site will be a site used by industries looking for automotive designers.
www.danishcardesigners.com

I am looking forward hearing from you and hope that a relationship can be developed either through freelance opportunities or a more permanent employment.

Happy New Year!

Yours faithfully,

Lars Roug
BA (hons) Transport-Product design