Design in Barcelona
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- vilca
Anyone of you guys works in Barcelona, Spain?
I'm thinking about a move and I'm looking for information about the Spanish design industry, salary, etc. I'm a graphic designer / Art director working in London and looking for a lifestyle change.
Any help?
- jamble0
I had a look not so long ago more out of interest than anything, there seem to be a few good firms but not too many. It also appears that salaries are low compared to most places, about the same in Euros as you'd get in £'s in the UK. That said, the cost of living over there is lower than the UK.
- honest0
don't bother, the market's saturated and the pay isn't all that great, go to Singapore, that's where the money's at.
- vilca0
Don't really care about the money. I'm after sun, good food and a vibrant design atmosphere. I might already have an opportunity there and as long as I can live decently I don't mind. But I was wondering if there is a 'design culture' there like in the UK.
I've heard that Barcelona is growing a lot as a new european design capital.
- honest0
It sure is, but it's a city I never feel safe in as petty crime is quite apparent. The design community is present but as a general whole not as strong as the Dutch are in terms of everyday aesthetics if you do a straight comparison.
Other than that, the woman are beautiful, the food is incredible and value for money and the people are very friendly.
- vilca0
thank you all for the comments and links