I’m currently a freelance designer looking for a full time job. Easier said than done. I get plenty of interviews, dress nicely, follow up, doing everything in my power to look appealing. I get a second interview, then I hear nothing. Because I was either the second choice or not the right fit. Some reasons I’ve gotten were I’m not experienced enough for an entry level position, I don’t have the right aesthetic. My skill level is there, my craft is there, but I’m apparently not right for anyone. I know finding the first job is the hardest, but its getting old.
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Kind of in love with this, reminds me of my favorite rolling security gates in NYC.
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On Sunday I went to the exhibit called NYC 1993: EXPERIMENTAL JET SET, TRASH AND NO STAR While I was viewing the exhibit online, there was a striking poster created by a firm called Bureau, through an interview with the former partnership, I learned that Marlene McCarty and David Moffett were part of an activist group Gran Fury making art and design with a purpose using all forms of advertising in the early 90s. Why I want to share this is because, graphic design has become stale, most doesn’t have an important message to share or a cause to benefit. This collective was around for awareness since the government was ignoring the AIDS crisis and not properly informing the general public. See more of their work via the NYPL online public archive of Gran Fury’s work.
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Jennifer Sterling, she is one of my favorite designers/people I’ve had the great chance to meet. Also her new work is a breath of fresh air in a very trend driven design scene. She is re-launching her site soon but in the mean time like Jennifer Sterling Design on Facebook. All photos are by Jennifer Sterling.
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Went to the Lustig’s exhibit at AIGA. Great minimal yet complex cover art. Here is a link to their cover art from pinterest: http://pinterest.com/mikemilldesign/the-lustigs/
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Frustration
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The best Bloomberg Businessweek cover.
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So good!
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Some August weekend!
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Such a touching event for an innovative multitalented man.
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Saw this logo on the train yesterday, couldn’t stop looking at it.
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Hey Designers! I'm looking for a job.
Please pass the link on to friends! Thanks!
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Ladies and gentlemen I have made it and my computer came today!!! Its nice to be plugged in again.
Must share: last night I headed to AIGA 30: Celebrating the Greatest Hits I ran into my friend Amanda, it was great to see her. In the last few days I was quite negative regarding trying to relocate, last night changed it all, for 10 dollars I saw the design greats and even met Paula Scher!! She is so great. I’m now reinvigorated to pursue my New York designer dreams.
I’ve only been in town for 7 days and seen countless apartments, many frustratingly small and expensive, not talking about Manhattan, our very own Bushwick in Brooklyn. I saw a place that had 6 ft tall ceilings with rafters this dude was cramming 7 rooms into a place built for four and this was on the JMZ line at Myrtle-Wycoff. I dont feel like I need to pay $745 for a window closet.
So the search goes on, the most promising places are in Astoria, Queens most reasonably priced and a great deal. Living off the N or R train is almost like living off the L albeit usually 20-25 minutes to midtown. On my second day, I wanted this apartment with a great cat, good location and cool roommate thought I had it but nothing is ever that easy. It was a close call but now I’m still looking.
If anyone is still looking for a roomie in NY let me know!
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Thought of the day by Jennifer Sterling
