What A Graphic Designer At An EGOT Winning Animation Studio Wishes They Had Known Before Entering Graphic Design
Imaeyen, a Designer at an EGOT Winning Animation Studio, reflects that graphic design, while a creative medium, is "not like working on an art project," always serving a specific purpose, a crucial aspect to understand before entering the industry. This realization, that the work is "for a purpose," helped shape their perspective on the profession's balance of creativity and client-driven goals.
Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges, Career Development, Hard Truths, Practical
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Imaeyen Effiong
Designer, Social Media
EGOT Winning Animation Studio
The University of Tampa
Vancouver Film School
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Creative
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. It's important to understand that graphic design, while creative, always serves a purpose and isn't solely self-expression.
2. The work is not always "fun" in the sense of a personal art project; it's a job with specific goals and requirements.
3. Be aware that design work is often goal-oriented and requires adapting your creative vision to meet specific needs and objectives.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
Something I was told about school, but wish I had understood better, is that graphic design is a creative medium. However, it's not quite like expressing yourself freely.
There's always an end goal with whatever you're designing for. This goal requires your specific perspective, but it's not like working on an art project. It's for a purpose, I guess.
This really hit me. I realized it's not always, for lack of a better word, "fun." It's a job, and I don't think that's a bad thing. It's just something to be aware of when going into it.
Advizer Personal Links
linkedin.com/in/imaeyen, imaeyeneffiong.com