June 2010
6 posts
HTBAGDWLYS Chp 5
Chp 5 - Running a Studio. I’m definitely nowhere in the realm of running my own studio and hiring designers to work for me but there are some interesting grabs from this section. Something Adrian made a big deal of was hiring people better than you. This might be tough but I think he’s right in the sense that these people will allow you to focus on what you do and in turn boost your...
HTBAGDWLYS Chp 4
Setting up a studio. There clearly is a shit ton of work involved in setting up a studio. Some tricky things to consider that the reading mentions are shareholdings. Sometime there is an unequal distribution of this which can easily lead to high tension. The author also mentions dividing up the work amongst partners. There are many logistics in regards to setting up a studio. It is definitely...
HTBAGDWLYS Chp 3
Freelance. I know some of my peers are already freelancing for certain clients. I think one important thing from freelancing is the contract. I’ve done only one freelance job for a “friend of a friend” and dude never paid me for making his artist myspace page look legit. I kept asking for the money and he kept saying “yeah i’ll get it to you” but i never saw a...
HTBAGDWLYS Chp 3
Freelance. I know some of my peers are already freelancing for certain clients. I think one important thing from freelancing is the contract. I’ve done only one freelance job for a “friend of a friend” and dude never paid me for making his artist myspace page look legit. I kept asking for the money and he kept saying “yeah i’ll get it to you” but i never saw a...
HTBAGDWLYS Chp. 2
This section was about finding a job. I will be in this boat pretty soon and unfortunately not all design firms or studios are the same. The section regarding the apprenticeship sounds more prestigious than internship. Internships sounds like a group of grunt workers that have no personal relationships with their mentors. I think an apprenticeship sounds more personable and its negative...
Better Late than Never Post - HTBAGWLYS Chp 1
Highlighting attributes that are needed by designers:
The text sets up the chapter by introducing what a graphic designer is and the emotional side of us. The first attribute touched upon is Communication. Something that stood out was the verbal side of communication. At first it is mentioned that graphic design is non-verbal communication but delves into how spoken communication is a vital...