Category: 1998–2008.
A few weeks ago it dawned upon me that it’s been 10 years since I graduated from college and started my professional career as a graphic designer.
10 Years is quite a considerable time, and although it sounds like a lot, strangely it doesn’t always feel that way – time flies when you’re busy, as they say.
Out of curiosity I started digging through my archives (yes, I’ve kept practically everything on disk) and started looking through all the work I’ve done so far. It was interesting to discover that - even though I think my work has massively changed over the years - some sort of common thread has been running through my work: a love for comics and science fiction.
At the same time I’ve been flipping through my copy of the excellent How To Be A Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul by Adrian Shaughnessy, and this all spurred me on to - over a series of blog posts - write about my education and experiences in design, the ups and downs, and how I learned from my mistakes along the way (never do 3D rotating logos or use lens flares “as a joke”).
Of course every story needs a proper setup. So instead of jumping right into the action, let’s rewind the clock a little.
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