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- material-10
I would just about kill for a design book store or decent gallery show right about now.
- effort0
No, I didn't work with Eli at JDate. I was in the LA office. Perhaps he was in IL?
Blastov, yeah, I hooked up with Creative Circle, who sent me on a ton of interviews right away. But the job I ended up with was one I contacted on my own. They told me they had been searching for a long time for the right person.
So, yeah, I'd say things are good if you're looking now.
- blastofv0
cool, thanks for the knowledge guys.
anybody doing traditional print work in SF? anybody else spent any time at Landor or one of the other big branding consultancies?
- arthur0
There are some galleries, but only a handful are noteworthy.
- kingjulien0
I'm not familiar with the place _001 described. The SF I live in is so warm today I'm wearing a short-sleaved shirt. It's been a mild winter, and it was relatively nice throughout most of the fall, with temperatures in the mid 60s most days. My rent is cheap - I live pretty much on the border of North Beach, Nob Hill, and Chinatown (give or take a block or two), which means I can either walk, take BART or Muni just about anywhere in the city. There are all kinds of experimental galleries in the Mission, the Moma and Yuerba Buena Center often have interesting exhibits, and the two big art schools, CCA and SFI, always have cool shit going on. Add the fact that the dive bars downtown are full of interesting characters, the excessive amount of live music every weekend (I've been to 6 amazing concerts since I moved back in June), the diversity of food and cultures and experiences, and for me anyway, you have an awesome place to live.
I'm sure if I lived in NYC I'd say the same thing.
- effort0
I found a job super quick after moving out here from NYC in early November. I was overwhelmed with interviews and job offers within a week. Even though I planned on freelancing, I ended up with a dream job within two weeks of landing here -- no networking involved.
I'm still on some of the placement agencies mailing lists, and I'd have to say that there is a fair amount of print work, tho I'll second what a prev poster said about there being a lot of UX/visual design work.
I'd say the cost of living is about like what it is in Brooklyn, i.e. not Manhattan.
This morning, on my walk to work, i had to take off my light jacket b/c it was so beautiful outside.
- Typographica0
I don't know what sort of life 001 lives but most of my SF friends don't have a car. If you're anywhere near a BART or Muni line you're fine.
- kingjulien0
I like your portfolio, effort.
- saint_x0
there is still a lot of traditional print, especially in the brand sphere here. i haven't been in landor for a couple years, but have some fingers in riney and some other med. size shops. shoot an e-mail if you want some more info when you get closer. i can give you some names to contact. nice work you've got. (i lived in boston before moving here. love / loved both places.)
- _0010
for me 56 degrees is not warm
http://www.weather.com/weather/l…I much prefer longer stents of warm weather. Even where i live in the mission it's not sunny are warm enough for me year round
I've also found the majority of the interactive work is outside of the city. Which means commute.
- curedjinx0
san francisco changed my life. Coming from the south(dallas, texas) it was nice to be surrounded by screaming liberals instead of ignorant right wingers fighting for a cause they dont even have any true information to support their fight with.
with that said... i have been back in texas since december and i feel rich every day i am awake b/c of how cheap texas now seems.
I have been missing the culture, weather and general attitude of the west coast..... but the price difference is unbelievable.
The SF attitude is definitely a smug one. The southpark episode nailed it. But there is a reason they can act that way... they are surrounded by beautiful terrain and an overwhelming attitude of progression of the American culture as a whole.
I would advise anyone that can afford the move to make it. It was worth alllllllll of the ridiculous money that was spent.
- blastofv0
come to think of it, I don't know that I've ever seen SF mentioned on here. No San Francisco representatives on NT then?
- tadcautious0
i've seen jason from ordinary kids on here before. and i think i recall some threads about peeps wanting to move there also. i've never worked there, but would love to if i could afford to buy a house there.
- effort0
thanks Kingjulien.
I guess warmth is subjective, and I am wearing a wool sweater today.
Either way, it's a sunny, beautiful day in SF. Which is more than can be said for most of the country in mid-Feb.
- _0010
HA. curedjinx I'm from dallas originally. Had the same thing happen for me but I moved to NYC first. Makes you realize just how conservative tejas is. Austin being the exception.
- KevinTx0
i recently thought about that move too, i love that city but dont want 3 roomates.
- subversve0
San Francisco is expensive if you live an expensive lifestyle. my girlfriend and i may go out and spend $60 on salads and wine at a restaurant, but we can just as easily find a $6 burrito that will feed us for the day.
appartments can be expensive if you you don't like to drive or take public transportation, but that's also a lifestyle choice.
work is really busy for ui designers (both interaction and visual designers). it's actually funny because everyone's constantly refering clients to eachother because everyone's too busy... not sure about print though. i don't do too much print work, but new companies come up all the time who need identities and such. i don't personally use it, but i know a few people who've done well by craigslist.
hope this helps.
- same0
Watch this episode of south park...
http://www.dailymotion.com/visit…
apart from the Smelling of farts,, it is scary how true it is about SF.
Everything they talk about in the epside I have directly heard and seen many many times.
- version30
“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco”
-Mark Twain
- rafalski0
I'm bitter - I miss the SF of the 80's and early 90's.
arthur
(Feb 2 07, 09:26)Funny you should say that.. I spent the winter 96/97 in the Bay Area and all that time had the feeling that the best of California had just happened a while before. Weird time, web and design weren't really related yet and Smash Mouth was the biggest local thing soon to make it worldwide. An abyss, compared to late 80's/early 90's. People were trying to digest UK techno/house/whatever inventions at that time.
It's been quite a few years and I really miss it, hope to be able to visit this year.