Interviewing a Graphic Designer

Graphic Design interview
Hello my friends, well, I interviewed a friend, He is a graphic designer and I will tell you all the questions I asked him about his career.
Jose David Materán

1.Could you please define Graphic Design in your own words?
It’s to communicate an idea as it is and how it must be with images, colors, and perspectives.

2. Could you please describe the educational process required to become a Graphic Designer?
You will first learn compositive skills, then you will learn how to operate some computer programs, then you’ll have to make a lot of projects for school that will make you understand better how to use the tools and techniques that you’ll be getting through your education in order to create an accurate final product.

3. What influenced you to pursue Graphic Design?
I always liked to take pictures of my friends, to express my mood and even feelings when I was in school, when I realized that graphic design was pretty much to do that but for other people, I knew that it was perfect for me.
4. What are the skills that you need to be a good Graphic Designer?
On a regular basis you need to be creative, also, you definitely have to be practical.
Each graphic designer would have to be able to create his or her own style and stick to in order to give more structure to their designs.
Leadership is another of the designers strongest points, for they need it when it comes to managing a project. Moreover, Typography it’s usually the difference between a good and excellent designer because represents one of the key things top advertising firms review in a design portfolio.
Now days, the ability to use a page layout program also sometimes called a desktop publishing program (Adobe®, InDesign®, or Quark®) is vital as well. Being up to date is critical!

5. From your perspective, what is the most difficult part of being Graphic Design student?
The homework! You just don’t only write, you have to create, involving all kind of techniques and materials, which comes to be frustrating when you forgot to do something in the last minute.

6. What's something of your school life that you enjoyed the most?
Sharing with friends, making all kind of projects for fun and, having always at hand the advice of a good teacher.
7. What are your plans for the future?
Work for my own
8. Point out your most personally gratifying moment in Graphic Design School.
Wining a state contest for a big grocery store franchise.
9. Why would you recommend Graphic Design as a career?
Because you’ll never get bored!

10. In witch area do you like the most to work?
I really love the photography area. Making lovely pictures and then drawing interesting things in the picture with Photoshop.
11. It is necessary to be a drawer to become a graphic designer?
It really helps.
12. What was your favorite class in the graphic design carrier?
Well I really liked photography was a beautiful class.
13. Can you please tell a good an inspiring message to all the graphic designer students?
If you can find a job that you love, then you’ll not have to work a single day of your life! If this is your case with graphic design, the congratulations! You have just picked a career in which you’ll never get tired of. Just put all your heart, keep up to date with every tool and technique, and remember that in order to be successful in any career, the guidance and support of others is vital. Building a network of individuals who have a common interest in your career, is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your work!