February 2012
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January 2012
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Interview with fine artist Michael De Brito
Michael is a contemporary figurative painter represented by Eleanor Ettinger Gallery in NYC. This is an excerpt from our interview.
Q: What do think the difference between art and design is?
A: I think design is very similar. Maybe design is a little restrictive in that you have a client and you may have the freedom but then a client says, “I like this font better” or “I want this image to be...
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Interview with furniture design legend Vladimir...
I had the great opportunity to interview Mr. Vladimir Kagan who’s work is both functional and sculptural, a true combination of art and design.
This is a small section from our interview.
Q: Does a designer have a responsibility to society? If so, what is it?
A: A designer has to be (a good designer) an interpreter. If you are a designer for products you have to challenge yourself and work...
Interview with Ray and Craig
Raymond Bono works as a consultant in various positions of art direction. He is currently consulting for Frye Boots. Craig Tudhope is a textile designer currently working both as a freelancer and at American Eagle. This is an excerpt from our interview.
Q: Does a designer have a responsibility to society? If so, what is it?
R: It depends on what you are designing but the answer is probably yes...
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Interview with Dan
Dan Dickson is Art Director for Nickelodean on air promotions. The following is an excerpt from our interview.
Q: Do you consider yourself an artist or a designer?
A: Designer.
Q: What defines each for you? (are they different/same?)
A: I never was really comfortable with “artist” as a label. Designer seems to be a little more democratic; it’s not so lofty. I get embarrassed easily...
Interview with Mikell
Over the past few months I have had the opportunity to interview some very talented designers/artists across a wide range of visually creative fields with the purpose of understanding how each views him/herself within the context of the visually creative fields.
Interview 1 (an excerpt): Mikell Fine Iles - Design director at Noise, an interactive agency geared toward young adults.
Q: Do you...
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