GD405 Senior Portfolio
Be polite
Remember to thank them for their time
Choose someone because you like the style of their work or the type of work
Interview a senior designer, art director or creative director
Typical job titles:
• Art Director
• Senior Graphic Designer
• Creative Director
• Principal of Graphic Design Studio
• Director of Graphic Services
• Director of Creative Services
• Web Designer
• Multimedia designer
• Others
The Interview can be:
• In person
• By Phone
• On-line
1. Get samples. (Can be from the web or actual pieces.)
2. Ask the Following Questions
1. What do you like most about your job?
2. What is your daily routine comprised of?
3. How many years have you been working in this field to get to the position you are at now?
4. What are the most challenging parts of your job?
5. Where do you get your inspiration?
6. How do you keep up with your field?
7. What are current trends in the field?
8. How did you get your first full time job in the field?
9. What advice can you give someone entering the field?
10. What qualities do you look for in an entry-level person?
11. What do you look for in an entry-level portfolio?
12. Where do you see the direction of your field going?Links to designers that can be interviewed for Sr. Portfolio assignment. There are many more if you look around the Web and printed directories. Prof. Erdeljon
http://portfolios.gag.org/pages/disciplines/grap_des.html
http://directory.designer.am/subcategory.php?catid=2&subid=119