1) I'm pursuing design mostly to diversify my skill set as an artist. There was a time when I was heavy into picking up hand-drawn illustration. However, digital rendering came much more naturally to me.
2) Outside of making a living, I'd like to venture into designing and constructing installations. I've always had a fascination with installations whether they were projections, sculptures, interactive media, or a mix of the aforementioned. I think they're an interesting way to change landscapes.
3) Honestly, my biggest inspiration to design comes from writing. I was originally trying to make it, more or less, as a writer. However, when it came to communicating my ideas I couldn't quite capture my imagination in words. When I picked up Illustrator and InDesign I found it much easier to demonstrate my ideas to others.
4) Design shapes the world around us. That wasn't something I fully realized until coming to college and studying design. I fell in love with the idea that everything around us is designed. Whether it's a newspaper, a soda can, or packaging materials for a set of speakers, someone sat down and put thought into that particular layout and appearance. A chance to be a part of that community, I think, gives you a leg up on making a difference and leaving your mark in the world.
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The Quiet Place Link isn't working, at least right now... Free Beats, Fantastic and inspiring. Her Morning Elegance, Excellent video and an incredible amount of work.
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't already, you should talk with Michelle Carpenter and Bryan Leister about installation work as they both have done this type of work.