Again have received another reply to my questionnaire i sent out, this time from Anthony Smith from the design agency Music.
1) Yes. Strong ideas more than style.
Design that doesn't necessarily follow whats going on in the design press at
that time.
2) A good attitude. By which I mean, always ready to help on anything (design
work or otherwise), and telling us that that is the case. Making the effort
to talk to us!
3) Yes we do and no it doesn't matter.
4) It's a mixture really depending on the content/size of the job.
I am very grateful that Anthony managed to take the time to reply to me. Thank you.
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Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Contact Report - Reply to Questionnaire - Dave Sedgwick, 999 Design
Another response i have received from emailing a questionnaire out to graphic designers.
1. Good ideas, well presented. No blutac, sellotape, scruffy corners, rubbed out pencil lines, bits of food, dirty finger marks. Basically, a portfolio of between 8 & 10 pieces of work (but one really good idea could do it!) well considered and printed and mounted and housed in something you actually feel proud of.
2. Honesty, passion, enthusiasm, modesty, interesting and most of all someone who shows that they have enjoyed their time at university, but are willing to take the next step forward in employment.
3. We take on placements throughout the year. But we try and be fair to everyone and so it’s often a first come first served basis. Sometimes people might have to wait months before a placement arrives. By that point they may be in employment already.
4. Tough one. We tend to have an initial meeting where we all discuss the brief. Then we might go away and have a few days on our own, working around other work, then we will meet again and discuss our ideas. The Creative Director will usually decide the ones to push forward, but we all get a say. Only then when we’re all happy, do we finalise the presentation.
Again i am extremely grateful Dave had the time to email me back, as i know he is very busy at the moment.
1. Good ideas, well presented. No blutac, sellotape, scruffy corners, rubbed out pencil lines, bits of food, dirty finger marks. Basically, a portfolio of between 8 & 10 pieces of work (but one really good idea could do it!) well considered and printed and mounted and housed in something you actually feel proud of.
2. Honesty, passion, enthusiasm, modesty, interesting and most of all someone who shows that they have enjoyed their time at university, but are willing to take the next step forward in employment.
3. We take on placements throughout the year. But we try and be fair to everyone and so it’s often a first come first served basis. Sometimes people might have to wait months before a placement arrives. By that point they may be in employment already.
4. Tough one. We tend to have an initial meeting where we all discuss the brief. Then we might go away and have a few days on our own, working around other work, then we will meet again and discuss our ideas. The Creative Director will usually decide the ones to push forward, but we all get a say. Only then when we’re all happy, do we finalise the presentation.
Again i am extremely grateful Dave had the time to email me back, as i know he is very busy at the moment.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Contact Report - Reply to Questionnaire - Box Creative
Again i have received a reply from Box Creative in response to my questionnaire.
Below are the answers:
1. When we hire, we look for specific abilities which we need more help in. If it is in print design, we will look for a strong understanding of typography, photoshop, vector illustration ability, and a good understanding of prepress. When seeking developers, we look to see innovation in their work and a great knowledge of when and where to use certain developments and technologies.
2. I look for an undeniable passion for design and/or creativity. This usually is very bright in people. I always see this quality in interns, as their efforts are almost stripped of financial agenda. When I see this passion in seasoned professionals, it comes with a portfolio filled with personal projects that highlight their client work. We all know that client work is usually driven by tons of outside opinion and clients with no design training, so it is good to see the pure creativity of personal work. You can see the 'actual person' in it and their consistent style. In addition, I think being culturally savvy is a good characteristic in creative professionals. It seems to go hand-in-hand and is nice to add culture into a shop. Overall, it is best to be yourself as most people can spot a phony. Although interviews can be nerve-wrecking, it is better to be "cool" than business-like in my opinion.
3. I look at a person's work and am not even interested in past jobs or educations. I feel the the person's experience is to better them and ultimately builds their portfolio. Their portfolio is where I find all the answers, not a diploma or letter of recommendation. I feel some of the best people in the industry are just out of college. Lots of people freelance out of school. It is a great way to learn every facet of the industry on your own but certainly can get you jaded. Working at a design firm at the bottom level can also create jaded professionals. I guess what I am saying is that I even prefer less work experience. After-all, I am hiring creatives, not an VP.
4. Personally, by obsessing myself with trends, styles, cultures, and technology, I quickly come up with what I feel is the best solution. If you can clearly visualize different options and the way ideas can be presented or received, then running with an idea comes easily. We brainstorm together and throw out ideas but the good stuff usually comes from an individual's intuition and presents itself when least expected. For example, when plenty of ideas have been thrown around and the team has began production, new ideas and ultimately better ones surface when being hands-on. A good design firm should have a comfortable atmosphere to allow "playing jazz" with their creations. They should be able to evolve at any time and not require approval for every little detail by a client. Clients should appreciate the team's abilities and will take your word for it most of the time.
I am also extremely grateful that Andrew Weitzel, from Box Creative, New York had the time to reply to my email.
Below are the answers:
1. When we hire, we look for specific abilities which we need more help in. If it is in print design, we will look for a strong understanding of typography, photoshop, vector illustration ability, and a good understanding of prepress. When seeking developers, we look to see innovation in their work and a great knowledge of when and where to use certain developments and technologies.
2. I look for an undeniable passion for design and/or creativity. This usually is very bright in people. I always see this quality in interns, as their efforts are almost stripped of financial agenda. When I see this passion in seasoned professionals, it comes with a portfolio filled with personal projects that highlight their client work. We all know that client work is usually driven by tons of outside opinion and clients with no design training, so it is good to see the pure creativity of personal work. You can see the 'actual person' in it and their consistent style. In addition, I think being culturally savvy is a good characteristic in creative professionals. It seems to go hand-in-hand and is nice to add culture into a shop. Overall, it is best to be yourself as most people can spot a phony. Although interviews can be nerve-wrecking, it is better to be "cool" than business-like in my opinion.
3. I look at a person's work and am not even interested in past jobs or educations. I feel the the person's experience is to better them and ultimately builds their portfolio. Their portfolio is where I find all the answers, not a diploma or letter of recommendation. I feel some of the best people in the industry are just out of college. Lots of people freelance out of school. It is a great way to learn every facet of the industry on your own but certainly can get you jaded. Working at a design firm at the bottom level can also create jaded professionals. I guess what I am saying is that I even prefer less work experience. After-all, I am hiring creatives, not an VP.
4. Personally, by obsessing myself with trends, styles, cultures, and technology, I quickly come up with what I feel is the best solution. If you can clearly visualize different options and the way ideas can be presented or received, then running with an idea comes easily. We brainstorm together and throw out ideas but the good stuff usually comes from an individual's intuition and presents itself when least expected. For example, when plenty of ideas have been thrown around and the team has began production, new ideas and ultimately better ones surface when being hands-on. A good design firm should have a comfortable atmosphere to allow "playing jazz" with their creations. They should be able to evolve at any time and not require approval for every little detail by a client. Clients should appreciate the team's abilities and will take your word for it most of the time.
I am also extremely grateful that Andrew Weitzel, from Box Creative, New York had the time to reply to my email.
Contact Report - Reply to Questionnaire - 24 Twelve Designs
I have recieved a reply From 24 Twelve Designs.
Below are the answers to my questionnaire i constructed:
Below are the answers to my questionnaire i constructed:
1. Not looking at the moment so hard to say
2. qualities.....I think if you can show passion and enthusiasm for design and motivation to work hard
3. I would definitely love to give work experience in the future, not necessarily someone with placements
4. For myself I just enjoy what I'm designing/painting not really thinking if it works! but for clients you need to really get them involved in what they want, communicate as much as you can so you have enough to work with to create something that works for them etc.
I am extremely grateful for the reply from Samantha Palmer at 24 Twelve Designs, London.
I am extremely grateful for the reply from Samantha Palmer at 24 Twelve Designs, London.
Contact Report - Questionnaire
I have recently been emailing a few design agencies that are of interest to me.
I have constructed a small questionnaire asking a few questions that i have been thinking about recently.
Below are the questions i have been sending out in an email, in hope for a reply and to get different design companies answers/opinions to my questions:
1) Is there anything in particular that your looking for when viewing through portfolio's?
2) Are there any particular qualities that you look for within the person showing you their portfolio?
3) Do you take on people for works experience placements or would you prefer people who come to you who have already had a placement?
4) How do you go about coming up with the idea that works? Do a group of you brainstorm together or do you go off individually then come back with what you all have and discuss it?
I will post separate posts containing the replies to my answers i have received.
I have constructed a small questionnaire asking a few questions that i have been thinking about recently.
Below are the questions i have been sending out in an email, in hope for a reply and to get different design companies answers/opinions to my questions:
1) Is there anything in particular that your looking for when viewing through portfolio's?
2) Are there any particular qualities that you look for within the person showing you their portfolio?
3) Do you take on people for works experience placements or would you prefer people who come to you who have already had a placement?
4) How do you go about coming up with the idea that works? Do a group of you brainstorm together or do you go off individually then come back with what you all have and discuss it?
I will post separate posts containing the replies to my answers i have received.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
24 Twelve Design - Contact Report
Again another reply from Samantha Palmer at 24 Twelve Designs, London. Explaining they are busy and haven't got the time to see us.
Trickster Design - Contact Report
Again another reply from Murray Fisher from design agency Trickster Design, London. However again they were to busy, but still found the time to email back, which again was appreciated.
Blast Design - Contact Report
Reply from James Windsor from Blast design, London.
unfortunately they couldn't spare the time to see me and Laura, but were still kind enough to send an email back explaining why, which i really appreciated.
Below is the reply i received.
unfortunately they couldn't spare the time to see me and Laura, but were still kind enough to send an email back explaining why, which i really appreciated.
Below is the reply i received.
Minx Creative, London - Contact Report
Another replied i received was from Charlotte Dickason, from the design agency Minx Creative.
Below are the emails that we exchanged.
Below are the emails that we exchanged.
Lavish Creative, London - Contact Report
Whilst on a trip to London, i arranged a few portfolio visits.
I emailed around 20 different design agencies and recieved only a few replies.
Below are the emails i exchanged with Vicky Dudley from the design agency Lavish Creative, arranging my portfolio visit.
I emailed around 20 different design agencies and recieved only a few replies.
Below are the emails i exchanged with Vicky Dudley from the design agency Lavish Creative, arranging my portfolio visit.
Friday, 20 November 2009
Box Creative NYC, contact emails - Andy Weitzel
Another company i emailed in NYC, was Box Creative.
I was surprised to receive an email back almost straight away, from Andy Weitzel the Creative Director + Co-Founder.
Here is what i emailed and what i recieved:
I had not realised but i had emailed the same company as my friend Hayley.
So i arranged to go on a visit with her and another student Amy.
We organised to visit on Wednesday at 3pm, however when we got there Andy and his twin brother were both off sick and only the PA in the building. She rang them and arranged for us to re meet them on Friday at 11am.
Once back to the hostel i checked my emails and recieved the email from the brothers saying they had to cancel the meeting. here is what they sent:
We then went forward with the meeting and it went really well. I will post the details of the vsit in a seperate post.
Once home i emailed the brothers to say thank you for taking the time so look at our work. This was the reply i got from them :
I was surprised to receive an email back almost straight away, from Andy Weitzel the Creative Director + Co-Founder.
Here is what i emailed and what i recieved:
I had not realised but i had emailed the same company as my friend Hayley.
So i arranged to go on a visit with her and another student Amy.
We organised to visit on Wednesday at 3pm, however when we got there Andy and his twin brother were both off sick and only the PA in the building. She rang them and arranged for us to re meet them on Friday at 11am.
Once back to the hostel i checked my emails and recieved the email from the brothers saying they had to cancel the meeting. here is what they sent:
We then went forward with the meeting and it went really well. I will post the details of the vsit in a seperate post.
Once home i emailed the brothers to say thank you for taking the time so look at our work. This was the reply i got from them :
Vertigo NYC - Email contact Fred Pesce
Having being informed that on our trip to New York City in Nov 2009; we would be advised to arrange a porfolio visit with a company in New York.
I researched graphic design agencies in New York and sent out the following Email to a few. this is the one i sent to Vertigo, New York, USA.
After a few weeks of waiting and New York getting closer i finally got a reply :)
From the Creative Director - Fred Pesce.
Here are the emails we sent to each other arranging a portfolio visit:
Unfortunately, just before leaving for New York i realised that this Company was infact 2 hours away on the trains, i we would not be able to fit this in within our schedule for New York. I gave the company a quick call and explained, they said this was fine and i thanked them for there helo they have given me.
I researched graphic design agencies in New York and sent out the following Email to a few. this is the one i sent to Vertigo, New York, USA.
After a few weeks of waiting and New York getting closer i finally got a reply :)
From the Creative Director - Fred Pesce.
Here are the emails we sent to each other arranging a portfolio visit:
Unfortunately, just before leaving for New York i realised that this Company was infact 2 hours away on the trains, i we would not be able to fit this in within our schedule for New York. I gave the company a quick call and explained, they said this was fine and i thanked them for there helo they have given me.
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Contact Reply - Jon Stutfield (Flame Digital)
Jon replied today to my emailing asking for a portfolio viewing.
i will write more when i have been.
i will write more when i have been.
Portfolio Viewing
I recently emailed Anthony from Music to arrange a portfolio viewing.
He replied today with a time and a date.
I will write about how it went when iv been.
Copy of the email:
He replied today with a time and a date.
I will write about how it went when iv been.
Copy of the email:
Monday, 6 April 2009
Barbour Reply
A recent project we did was to create an end sting for a clothing company called Barbour.
I emailed the company to ask if they had any samples of the materials they use to stick in my sketch book for research. Also to ask if they had made their own font or used an existing font for the logo.
They emailed back a few weeks later with the following reply:
I am pleased that they had the time to email me back and offer me some samples.
Unfortunately they only emailed me back a day before deadline of the project, but i have spoke to my tutor and he is happy for me to just give him the items once i receive them.
I emailed the company to ask if they had any samples of the materials they use to stick in my sketch book for research. Also to ask if they had made their own font or used an existing font for the logo.
They emailed back a few weeks later with the following reply:
I am pleased that they had the time to email me back and offer me some samples.
Unfortunately they only emailed me back a day before deadline of the project, but i have spoke to my tutor and he is happy for me to just give him the items once i receive them.
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