Interview Reponces

Julie Wirsche, DMDT

1. Do you frequently work alone on a project (specifically those of a graphic design nature)?

Yes, normally my graphic design projects are individual.

2. Do you ever wish to spring board ideas off other people?

Rarely. I would usually do this when working one-on-one.

3. Or do you like to brainstorm ideas or processes with other people?

Yes, normally I like to brainstorm with people so we can be sure we're on the same trail.

4. Do you ever come across a design problem or question in your projects?

Oh yes, quite a few times. :)

5. How do you usually solve these?

Normally, I "mess" with the design and try different layouts, colors, etc. until i find something that works. If I am still stuck, I ask for opinions from either my friends or the instructor.

6. How long does that typically take you?

Normally, a snag can take me up to 20 minutes to figure out.

7. Typically, if you wanted help or input from an industry professional, where would you go?
Normally I go online and search information, but for immediate help I would ask a gallery director from an art center.


Laura Amaro, DMDT

1. Do you frequently work alone on a project (specifically those of a graphic design nature)?

Typically, yes. There are the ocassional group projects, though.

2. Do you ever wish to spring board ideas off other people?

I usually do. A certain idea leads to different methods/ideas and I get a thought process going where the original idea progresses to something completely different.

3. Or do you like to brainstorm ideas or processes with other people?

I definitely like to discuss ideas with likeminded individuals. Especially when working in a group project. The creative juices flow faster when there's nth-times the idea input.

4. Do you ever come across a design problem or question in your projects?

I often like to try different ways to design something, so I tend to come along unexpected snags along the way.

5. How do you usually solve these?

I first try troubleshoot it myself, but if that doesn't work I research online to see if anyone has already tried something similar, went through the same problems and found a way to fix it.

6. How long does that typically take you?

It varies on what I'm trying to do. It takes longer when I try to troubleshoot it myself.

7. Typically, if you wanted help or input from an industry professional, where would you go?

If I'm working at school, I ask my professors or the few designers that I personally know. I've never tried asking an industry professional outside of that, but it'd be nice to have an easy way to contact someone knowledgable on the subject. While there are bloggers out there that might know, it'd be much easier to get a group of people dedicated to helping fellow designers. Leaving a comment doesn't achieve very fast results.