Unfortunately there isn't a handbook for making the transition from design student to design professional. To make that shift easier, Doug Bartow, principal of id29 in Troy, NY offers his advice. Many of the questions and concerns young designers share today are the same pro's like Mr. Bartow had as graduating students looking to make their mark on the world, with only a resumé and portfolio to get their collective feet in the door. There is nothing different in the design industry today that makes getting--and nailing--that initial interview or client pitch any easier.
Throughout the years, Doug has collected these questions and has tried answering many of them as an ongoing personal project. Here are the first 10 of his thoughts on how to approach and interact with our culture as a young designer, in no particular order.
Throughout the years, Doug has collected these questions and has tried answering many of them as an ongoing personal project. Here are the first 10 of his thoughts on how to approach and interact with our culture as a young designer, in no particular order.