Hello, I’m a Designer
I am a designer. I’ve had that job title for about 7 years, and I like it. I consider myself to be highly employable–I’m good at what I do and I enjoy doing it. But as time goes by and the economy sours, finding work gets tougher and tougher. And unfortunately, employers are getting pickier and pickier when it comes to who they hire.
The other day, my fiancee asked me what criteria she should use when choosing an artist or designer to work on her upcoming project. She wants to be sure that the person she hires will do a good job of representing her. After all, this is her first project as a professional artist, so she wants it to go well.
So here’s what I told her–five simple rules for how to choose an artist or designer:
1) Don’t choose your friends or family members unless you have no choice. There are exceptions of course–but if you can avoid the conflicts of interest that will inevitably occur with people you know well, do so. Instead, try to find someone who has no personal relationship with you whatsoever (even better if they don’t know you at all). This way there won’t be any awkwardness
Many artists or designers are very talented and have years of experience in the field and can provide you with whatever you may need. However, not all of them are able to provide you with their best work. In this article, I will discuss what you should be looking for when choosing an artist or designer.
You should always look at their previous work. You want to make sure that they have a good portfolio that demonstrates the kind of style that you like. Make sure to look at some of their older pieces because some artists will only show you their most recent work and not give any examples of their older art works. If they do not show you any older pieces, then it might be a sign that they do not want you to see their older work because they know it is not as good as the newer art works.
It is also good to ask for references from friends and family members who they have done artwork for before. When asking your friends or family member about the artist or designer, make sure to ask them what they liked about the artist or designer, if anything. If anyone had any complaints about them, then ask them what those complaints were.”
Artists and designers sell what they create to someone who will use it. What that someone wants is not an object but a solution to a problem.
The problem has two parts: what the finished object should look like (design) and how it should function (craft). The artist or designer has to solve both problems, and the success of the solution depends on how well she can communicate her ideas.
The first step in choosing an artist or designer is to identify the problem you want solved – what you want the final object to do – and articulate your desires clearly. That way, any artist or designer you might hire will be able to tell you whether or not they can solve your problem.
What Are You Looking For?
What kind of artist or designer are you looking for? Here’s some advice on how to find the right one.
Artists and designers will fall into two categories: those who will work for you in exchange for money, and those who won’t. The latter group—freelancers—is bigger than you might think at first glance. There are small-time freelancers and there are famous ones like Banksy, Daft Punk, Shepard Fairey, and other artists whose work is in the collections of major museums. You’ll also find design freelancers who work with startups or independently on online projects, like web sites or apps.
When it comes to hiring an artist or designer, you have three options:
1) Hire a freelancer from the former group. This usually means that you’re engaging an artist or designer whose work you already know and like; for instance, if you want to hire Banksy to paint graffiti on your building, he’s probably not going to take your call unless you belong to the 1%. If he does take your call, he’ll probably expect that your building be close enough to his home that he doesn’t have to pay for travel expenses. (This is why most artists prefer
When you are looking for a designer or artist, it is easy to get overwhelmed. There are so many designers and artists out there and so much information about them that it can be difficult to sift through it all.
The best way to find a designer or artist is to look at their art and decide if you would be happy with the kind of art they create.
In order to do this, you need to do your homework. Look at their portfolio, but also look at their blog and other sources of information on them. You will want to read interviews that you can find online and other people’s reviews of their work.
Trying to decide between multiple artists or designers may take a bit more time, but in the end, it will all be worth it. The right artist or designer will create exactly the right art for your project and make it something amazing!
You’ve done your homework and you’re ready to hire an artist or designer. You know what you want, why you want it, and how long it will take. Now the hard part: finding the right person.
If you’re working with a small budget or time frame and need to find someone fast, where do you look? (more)
Art and design are already surrounded by a great deal of hype. The purpose of this blog is to strip away the hype so that artists, designers, and clients can make more informed decisions.
Art and design are both subjective categories of human endeavor. Many artists consider their work to be art and many designers consider their work to be design, but art is not always art and design is not always design. The difference is in the eye of the beholder.
