I don't think I want to do graphic design anymore - burn out
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- BaskerviIle0
You never really appreciate the true creative freedom you have as a design student – open briefs, conceptual briefs, no client ruining the project.
I remember looking at various design awards annuals when I was a student and thinking, "this work's not much better than some of my friend's work"
The thing you never see, is all the challenges that a studio has come up against to manage to get a good piece of work out the other side of the project. Most project will be a compromise, but that's how commercial work happens.
You need to get used to the way the industry works, and learn to choose your battles carefully, when it's worth fighting for a piece of work you really believe in. Other times you need to learn when to give in and just get the job done professionally and quickly.There are no perfect jobs, but you can manage your expectations and really enjoy the design process. I've been a designer professionally for 10 years, and I'm still thankful that I have such a creative job, we're lucky, our job is so much more interesting and fun that most.
But never loose the mindset of the design student, you creativity is gone as soon as you loose that inquisitive spark.- Here, here.dopepope
- losetimeless
- Excellent post, sir. I totally agree with the particulars and the sentiment. It's maintaining an attitude that's half the craft.mikotondria3