Having so many amazing designers on DesignCrowd.com gives us a chance to really learn a thing or two about design, the design industry and what drives a good designer. The following interview with Chomp too place via email after being awarded runner up in our best logo designers of 2010.
Chomp gives us some insight into how he works, what he works with and who he has enjoyed working with (as well as the standard questions on how amazing DesignCrowd is.)
Design Background:
Tell us about yourself in 50 words or less - where do you live, what sort of designer are you?
I live in the United Kingdom in West London, a town called Twickenham, 5 minutes from the famous Rugby Ground.
How did you get started in design?
School, I was always into Art and my father was a Draughtsman for Gillette
How did you learn about design, what training did you get?
I did "Art" to Advanced level at School, then a 2 year Diploma in Design and Advertising at college
What is your preferred design software?
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
What is your design process? (e.g. do you sketch out a rough, do you hit the computer first etc.)
Think. Sketch. Think. Mock-up on computer. Think. Re-sketch. Mock-up. Develop.
Where do you think creativity comes from?
Experiences, influences around you, and sometimes a "Eureka" moment
What web development or coding languages (if any) do you know?
Flash, basic HTML.
What is the best thing about being a designer?
Freedom, expression, self belief.
Describe a typical day in your life as a designer.
Tea. Emails. Think. Create. Tea. Create. Think. Coffee. And repeat.
What websites or other designers inspire you?
The old school: David Quay, Erik Spiekermann, Roy Litchenstein
What are the benefits of being a freelance designer?
Freedom...
What is your top tip to aspiring designers?
Persue, Inspire, Determination
All about Chomp:
Are you male or female?
Male
Describe the city that you live in.
London: Busy. Crazy. Enlightening. Creative. Beautiful.
What is the best thing you have bought with the money from DesignCrowd?
A new leather office chair. Class.
If you could be any logo design in the world which one would you be?
The adidas "Trefoil"
What is your best design on DesignCrowd to date?
A Big International Zoo (Confidential Name) or O Chateau (going live in Jan 2011)
If you could design for anyone in the world who would it be and why?
Apple. Design geniuses.
If you weren't a designer what would you be?
Something to do with food.
Do you enjoy designing now as much as you did when you first started?
Even more, confidence in your ability and handling pressure comes with age and experience, although I miss the freedom of experimenting when you are younger (clients and deadlines often put o cosh on that!)
Why do you use DesignCrowd:
Why do you use DesignCrowd and how has DesignCrowd helped you?
Exposure. A great way to expand your profile and portfolio. Client base grows from your contacts on DesignCrowd.
Have you found that using DesignCrowd gives you access to more clients?
Definitely.
Have you come across any exciting customers on DesignCrowd and if so Who?
A Paris Wine Merchant, a world famous International Zoo, a Mac App developer and many more!
What is your favourite brief on DesignCrowd at the moment?
A world famous International Zoo - the potential is immense!
What new things would you like to see on DesignCrowd in the future?
A better portfolio section, a thumbnail of each design (6 across by "y" down), rather than having to click through page numbers - visually better and more likely a potential client will click on a thumbnail than go to page 10 of 20 for example!
Thanks Chomp for a great interview and an insight into the life of a top notch designer!
Written by DesignCrowd on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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