Fantastic Graphic Designer

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. I get many people who want logo designs, ad designs, packaging designs. Everyday is different.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. As the questions - Who are you, what do you do specifically, and how are different from all of the competitors out there.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. I would ask, where do you come up with all of your creative ideas? What inspires you to design? What do you get out of designing for an individual or company?
The truth of the matter is, there really isnt any inside secrets. Its all about how you market/brand yourself. You have to ask yourself, how bad do I want this? What do I need to make myself successful?

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I like the "Can Do" attitude in the workplace environment. Another thing I liked was the close knit and interpersonal communications that were prevalent between the clients and myself. I constantly think about my future growth and professional progress.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. My number one question/comment from customers are - I need this project done NOW. Can you do this right away?

Another question I am often asked is what are my hourly rates?

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. Some potential clients think it is very easy to develop a logo design/brand in a matter of a few hours. On the contrary, It is a very time consuming effort. As a graphic artist, I thumb nail my ideas first (on paper). Then I show the client the rough ideas, then design it on the computer.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. Art and design has always been something i've enjoyed back when I was a little kid. One of my favorite skills i loved growing up was painting. I loved that!

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. A recent project I did involved packaging design for the consumer food industry. I worked with such wonderful people on the project. We had a tight deadline but the end result was fantastic! I have to give credit to everyone who I worked with on this.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I am a proud member of NAPP - The National Association of Photoshop Professionals. This is a wonderful program to be a part of. You learn everything about Adobe Photoshop, Photography, and so much more.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. Ask as many questions as you can. Volunteer to work for an ad agency. Learn everything you can - Production, copy writing, design, PR. Never be afraid to ask questions about anything!

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. Why do I design? Its what I do best on many different levels. It represents a challenge and I love to be challenged!