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What does Kindness and Humility mean?
I would love to have a good answer for that but the truth is pretty ugly. For years my wife has been reminding me that I need to practice kindness and humility, and while I’m not confident I’ve improved, the mantra stuck.
Where do you work?
I am the Creative Director, err...Prime Minister at Parliament.
Do you freelance?
If I could manage to squeeze another ten hours into each day, I’d happily take on freelance work. The current 24-hour day doesn’t afford me much extra time, however, so for the time being all of my work are through Parliament.
Are you hiring or taking on interns?
Yes, I am personally accepting applications for weed-pullers and babysitters.
If you are looking for a creative job you might be in luck as well. Feel free to forward your resume and portfolio to Parliament for consideration.
What typeface did you use on your portfolio site?
It’s OpenType version of FF DIN. Those Germans know what they’re doing.
DIN is the bomb, can you email it to me?
Did you say the bomb? Sorry, nope.
The animation and movement in your interactive sites are so smooth, how did you do that?
You’re right, thanks for noticing.
First, forget that manual tweens exist. Second, work your tiny fingers to the bone until you know ActionScript inside and out.
I’m a young aspiring designer, do you have any advice?
If you want to be hot stuff, the best advice I can give you is to obsess over every detail and neglect every relationship you have. If you want to be loved, forget my advice.
Do you take on spec work?
Absolutely not, nor should you.
On occasion I consider pro bono or steeply discount projects when they promote a cause that I support, but I always let the client know up front that they are getting a killer deal — and payment is never contingent on acceptance.
If you are a young designer looking to earn your chops, rather than compete for spec work I suggest seeking out non-profits that align with your interests and asking them if you could help out with their materials printed or online materials.