What do you look for in a Designer?

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  • Rantan
    Confirmed User
    • Aug 2004
    • 714
    #1

    What do you look for in a Designer?

    Im Wondering because I am one, sorta.

    Im 18 and im considering entering college and getting a BD in Graphic Design, or just jumping stright into the job market.

    Do you look for someone who acts professional or likes to screw around?

    I know HTML, CSS, Photoshop, GoLive and Cinema 4D. Im learning PHP, C++ and Illustrator. What do your designers know?

    Do you want them to think for you? You throw out some vauge ideas, and he/she makes them look good. Or do you want to be part of the creation process the whole way?

    In Displaying thier work, what kind of website do you look for? If at all.

    Thanks,
    www.jesusjohnson.com
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    • Rantan
      Confirmed User
      • Aug 2004
      • 714
      #2
      Nothing?
      www.jesusjohnson.com

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        • abyss_al
          **LOOKING FOR TRADES**
          • Oct 2003
          • 15605
          #3
          a good designer...

          you give him the company name, and what they do, and he comes up with something kickass!!!

          you have some nice skills... just gotta get creative and come up with ideas and make something

          look at lukapensa and his work:

          http://www.gablu.biz/logo-portfolio.html
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            • Martin
              "Assassins"
              • Dec 2001
              • 17274
              #4
              One that will say the Job will be done by this time, then they have it done by the time they said it would...

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                • zuzana designs
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Martin
                  One that will say the Job will be done by this time, then they have it done by the time they said it would...
                  deadlines are critical in this buissness. If you can find a reliable designer keep him !!

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                    • hyper
                      Confirmed User
                      • Mar 2002
                      • 5294
                      #6
                      i look for a designer with the name fletchxxx

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                        • stevecore
                          Confirmed User
                          • May 2003
                          • 6130
                          #7
                          everyone loves a designer that screws around!!!

                          seriously, you could've answered that question yourself.

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                            • Rantan
                              Confirmed User
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 714
                              #8
                              Originally posted by stevecore
                              everyone loves a designer that screws around!!!

                              seriously, you could've answered that question yourself.
                              Yea..but i've had a few clients that were kinda flaky, i was wondering if i missed something...
                              www.jesusjohnson.com

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                                • Serge Litehead
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Dec 2002
                                  • 5190
                                  #9
                                  good designer must be blonde with nice tits ass and legs

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                                    • jawanda
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Feb 2003
                                      • 6040
                                      #10
                                      You know the answer to this question, man.

                                      Of course it doesn't hurt to be personable, and most people like a sense of humor ... but 'screws around' ???? Come on, name a business where the screw balls (The ones who screw around rather than WORKING) are more sucessful.

                                      People like designers (and business associates of any kind) who are reliable, talented, and go above and beyond the call of duty.

                                      It's a pretty simple equation.

                                      Good luck man.

                                      -Phil

                                      PS: If you have a free ride to college, I'd take it. Just do your design work on the side. It can't hurt.

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                                        • pxxx
                                          First African GFY Member
                                          • Mar 2004
                                          • 12114
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by Martin
                                          One that will say the Job will be done by this time, then they have it done by the time they said it would...
                                          This is very important as well as being creative with things, being able to think for yourself, and come up with something unique.

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                                            • davvve
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Mar 2002
                                              • 560
                                              #12
                                              When we hire designers, we especially look for people with good communication skills. They are often very good artists also. It takes a lot of EQ to understand how someone wants something so abstract as design to be.
                                              Graphic Artist- $1400 | Developer - $1400
                                              Email/MSN: [email protected]

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                                                • bhutocracy
                                                  Not making A Comeback
                                                  • Dec 2001
                                                  • 10218
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by holograph
                                                  good designer must be blonde with nice tits ass and legs
                                                  ahh that would be ricki lee then (apologies to ricki)

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                                                    • h2ohjosh
                                                      Registered User
                                                      • Sep 2003
                                                      • 43
                                                      #14
                                                      Rantan - We should make a distinction between programmers and designers.

                                                      Programmers - understand PHP, Perl and are comforable in a variety of environments.

                                                      Designers - a good designer should have an eye. These guys should be able to take a concept and absolutely run wild with it. We look for at least 4 years experience from our designers.

                                                      In terms of education, I definitely favor candidates with a college education. However, I value their education simply because it helps them to communicate better. I would NOT suggest studying design. I've interviewed many graduates of design schools, and 'web design' programs, and I was thoroughly unimpressed. Experience is what counts here.

                                                      Hope this helps!
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                                                        • bigdog
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Jul 2001
                                                          • 6964
                                                          #15
                                                          meet deadlines

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                                                            • bhutocracy
                                                              Not making A Comeback
                                                              • Dec 2001
                                                              • 10218
                                                              #16
                                                              Originally posted by h2ohjosh
                                                              I would NOT suggest studying design. I've interviewed many graduates of design schools, and 'web design' programs, and I was thoroughly unimpressed. Experience is what counts here.
                                                              I WOULD suggest studying design.. enough to understand the fundamentals so your whole ability isn't based off replicating what you see and to understand WHY a design works and why it doesn't.
                                                              Not saying those without design education aren't any good, there are plenty of great "uneducated" designers.. it just takes them longer to get there on the whole. There are also swathes of educated but untalented waste of spaces.. like most students not everyone applies themselves or should be in the course in the first place.

                                                              That said I would of course on paper take someone with two years education and two years employment over someone with four years education.

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                                                                • abyss_al
                                                                  **LOOKING FOR TRADES**
                                                                  • Oct 2003
                                                                  • 15605
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by bhutocracy
                                                                  I WOULD suggest studying design.. enough to understand the fundamentals so your whole ability isn't based off replicating what you see and to understand WHY a design works and why it doesn't.
                                                                  Not saying those without design education aren't any good, there are plenty of great "uneducated" designers.. it just takes them longer to get there on the whole. There are also swathes of educated but untalented waste of spaces.. like most students not everyone applies themselves or should be in the course in the first place.

                                                                  That said I would of course on paper take someone with two years education and two years employment over someone with four years education.
                                                                  EMAIL: allen @ vasmediagroup.com | ICQ: 311329761 | SKYPE: abyss.al | AIM: xABYSSxALx

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