Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Graphic Designers
Delaney, a graphic designer, wishes someone had explained the iterative nature of the work; "countless iterations...it doesn't mean that I'm making mistakes," are part of the design process, refining initial illustrations through client feedback cycles. This iterative process, while initially frustrating, ultimately showcases the evolution of the work from "your first illustration versus your last one."
Iteration and Revision, Client Collaboration, Design Process, Persistence and Patience, Adaptability
Advizer Information
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Delaney Wells
Graphic Designer
Multidisciplinary Architecture Company
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
N/A
Political Science, American Studies
Architecture, Construction & Design, Government & Public Sector
Creative
Disabled, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Numerous design iterations are standard practice, not a sign of failure.
2. Expect a cyclical process of design, feedback, and revision.
3. The iterative process allows for significant design evolution from initial concepts to final product.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I wish someone had told me there would be countless iterations of my work. It doesn't mean I'm making mistakes, though mistakes are abundant.
It's just part of the process. Somebody will give me their plan, I'll illustrate it, and then it goes back to them. It's kind of a cycle.
They might make a change, which means I'd have to make a change too. That goes on a lot, and it used to frustrate me.
I used to think, "Oh, I didn't get it right the first time." But that's just part of what it is. It's kind of cool to see your first illustration versus your last one, but I do wish I'd learned that sooner.