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 Questions1. How did get you current position?
2. What do you like most about your job?
3. What is your daily routine comprised of and what are the biggest challenges?
And how do you deal with difficult clients?4. Where do you get your motivation and inspiration?
5. What changes do you anticipate in your field in the next few years
6. What advice can you give someone entering the field?
a. What qualities do you look for in an entry-level person?
b. What do you look for in an entry-level portfolio?
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://directory.designer.am/subcategory.php?catid=2&subid=119
http://www.designdirectory.com/search?tag=463