This week, we’re celebrating a very special milestone for one of our team members here at TLC. A huge congratulations to our Graphic Designer, Shadie Elyaei, on graduating with an MA in Graphic Design & Typography from Cambridge School of Art (ARU)!
Shadie’s route into design wasn’t the most traditional. She first studied architecture before discovering her interest in graphics and type, a move led by her love for visual communication and problem-solving through design.
Alongside her studies, Shadie continued working with us here at TLC while also balancing parenthood, a challenge that required commitment, late evenings and a lot of perseverance. With support from her family, friends and lecturers, she reached the finish line.
In her own words:
“To anyone wondering if you can pivot, parent, work and learn all at once: you can. It might not be pretty, but it’s possible.”
A huge well done from all of us here at TLC, Shadie. We’re incredibly proud to have you on our team!
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The TLC Business team ushered in the festive period at the enchanting Lainston House, indulging in a delightfully un-festive meal. Amidst lively conversations and laughter, we delved into the joy of Secret Santa and taking part in a questionable game of Cards Against Humanity.
A big thanks to Lainston House for orchestrating a magical Christmas night – their staff’s dedication made it a special evening.
After tucking into some delicious burgers at 7Bone, the TLC team transformed into world-class detectives and headed over to Locked in a Room Southampton to solve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Professor S. Pottenger. After enjoying the experience so much last time, the team wanted to try their hands at solving the harder challenge. This time, we split into 3 different groups (The Winners, The Real Winners, and The Actual Winners) and went head-to-head in the Parallax rooms.
Despite the successful escape rate being just 50%, all 3 teams managed to escape within the hour! We all came out feeling like winners – especially ‘The Actual Winners’ team – who really did win… The subject is still a sore point for the other two teams!
We’d like to thank 7Bone and Locked in a Room Southampton for making our team day out so fun, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience! Now we are turning our thoughts as to what to do next time, any ideas?
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On Monday, the TLC team visited ‘Locked in a Room’ in Southampton. We split into 2 groups and put our greatest scientific minds together to solve the greatest mystery – the kidnapping of Professor Samuel Pottenger!
Although both teams were extremely strategic (and competitive), the ‘A team’ beat the ‘Josh’ team by a minute! Both teams escaped within the hour and Pottenger’s research was saved after all.
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Yesterday, the TLC team met at a top-secret, undisclosed location in Hampshire to settle old scores and resume our annual laser tag shenanigans.
While we can’t disclose which team came out on top (it’s still raw and currently in review), we had a great time and can thoroughly recommend New Forest Activities in Beaulieu.
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Team TLC recently met for a day of fun and adventure at Go Ape, situated in the beautiful Itchen Valley Country Park. Following a safety briefing, the team set off along the high ropes, swinging, climbing and zip-lining between the trees! We then tucked into a delicious BBQ lunch in the sun. Recharged and raring to go, we then took part in an outdoor escape room that saw us work together to solve puzzles and riddles to save a monkey, who had been kidnapped by poachers. We all had a great time, meeting face-to-face once again and we were over the moon to hold the record for the fastest escape room time!
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Team TLC met for the first time since July to practice some Covid-secure archery and axe throwing with Insight Activities at a beautiful woodland in Fordingbridge. After safety briefings and instructions, the Team set off to try and hit the targets using bows, axes, and even crossbows! Luckily, no one got an arrow to the knee and it was a great day out, with the team getting to speak face-to-face and meet our newest member Filip!
