So from time to time I get email requests from all over the world asking me a ton of questions.
Usually different people tend to ask the same, so in an attempt to avoid possible dissapointment from you, dear questioner, some generic answers from me.
1. I’m a student visiting London, can I visit your studio?
No. Because I don’t have a studio. Only friends, family and cats are allowed here.
2. I’m a student, can I intern at your company?
No. I’m not a company, helloMuller is my portfolio and occasional freelance outlet. I work at Kleber Studio Output (which is a full time job).
Whatever work you see on this site (except Kleber work of course) is done by me alone or with Liz.
Who’s Liz?
My lovely wife.
2B. Will you consider hiring me instead?
Nope. See above.
3. So can I intern at Kleber?
That’s a tricky one. Kleber is a small company, and since 2005 we converted to what they call a “virtual company”, which means you won’t find an office to intern at. So again, no.
4. Can I work for Kleber then?
If and when we need someone, it will be announced on our site and probably on a bunch of design portals, if you keep your eyes open you won’t miss it. Besides that, no, we’re not hiring.
3. So can I intern at Studio Output?
If and when Studio Output is looking for interns, we usually advertise it on our site and via Twitter. It usually gets ‘out there’ pretty fast, so you’ll probably find out online.
4. Can I work for Studio Output?
Again, keep an eye on the Studio Output site, blog and Twitter feed.
5. I’m a student at XXXX working on my XXXX project, can you help me?
This is one of the more popular requests. Sorry, but I will not / can not help you with your project.
I don’t have the time for that, and I’m no robot that you can task for student work.
6. You’re the subject of my project at school, can I ask you some questions?
Sure, fire them over. Keep in mind that I won’t answer “How would you solve my assignment?” questions.
7. You arrogant bastard, why don’t you reply to me?!
Because a) I get a lot of emails, and sometimes something slips through the net. b) I’m busy and I forget. c) I didn’t like your email (when you ask for something a short introduction and a please would be appreciated) d) because I like to reply properly instead of the generic “No I’m sorry, best of luck!” and therefore have no time to write a proper reply. See b.
8. Hey, I just graduated, give me a job!
See answers 1, 2, 4 and 7C.
9. Hey, I just graduated, do you know where I can get a job?
To be honest, I know as much as you probably. Yes, I know a lot of people who know people but that doesn’t equal to me knowing whats happening at their companies at any given time. If I know someone is hiring I’ll be the first to post it around. Besides that, don’t ask me because I don’t know.
10. I like your work! Let’s collaborate!
Thank you very much! But no thank you. I’m usually busy with work and my own stuff, I like to have a little life away from my desk, and I’m really, really picky when it comes to people I’ll collaborate with (yea I’m anal that way). Sorry.
So there you go.
July 13th, 2007
I should use this post for me too ;-)
July 13th, 2007
11. I like your FAQ, can I use it too?
NO! :P
July 15th, 2007
Great style to say the real (that can be annoying) without hurting anyone. :twothumbsup:
July 21st, 2007
Apparently you are really an idol among the students :D
July 25th, 2007
Tomm! Let’s collaborate. (I joke)
This blog, is the only reason that I love you so much (another joke here, hopefully you’re in the groove already) Haha!
March 30th, 2009
5. There is always time to help students, I make special efforts to do this & I’m guessing we are equally busy.
March 30th, 2009
We would get along.
March 30th, 2009
True Bart.
We were all student at some point. I was always happy my “idols” gave some feedback.
So I try to do the same when asked.
March 31st, 2009
Here, you. Muller.
How about I visit you’re studio, maybe intern? and who knows…. if I like it, I might just accept you’re job offer. If not I’ll check out kleber instead. oh and by the way, I got this project I’m working on right now, want do it for me? or perhaps we could collab?
;)
Keep up the good work!
March 31st, 2009
Bart (and Loïc): I have no problems with giving advice/pointers to students.
But I draw the line when students flat out ask me to collaborate and/or help them hands on with one of their projects, a) because it is unfair/unethical and b) time restraints.
September 22nd, 2009
I have a different question. Should I e-mail you instead?
September 22nd, 2009
@ Fernando —
Yes, maybe?