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Various frequently asked questions
I have received
A.
Are you independantly rich?
B.
Are you single?
C.
How old are you?
Okay, enough with the personal questions!
D.
Are your fees outrageous?
E.
Can you design my son or daughters soccer team logo?
F.
How long have you been a web and graphic designer?
G.
Where did you go to college?
H.
How long does it take to design a website from start to finish?
I.
Where do you get your inspiration?
J.
If you weren't a designer, what would you be?
K.
So where can we take a peek at your resume?
A.
Are you independantly rich?
Answer:
Heck Yeah I am! Just kidding, I'm actually too nice to overcharge my customers. I have a starving artist image to maintain.
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B.
Are you single?
Answer:
Nope, infact I was able to trick this amazingly beautiful woman into
agreeing to marry me. I even talked her into having my children someday, though I think that was a part of the package deal.
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C.
How old are you?
Answer:
Born in Bay City, Michigan in 1973 (sorry to make you do the math).
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D.
Are your fees outrageous?
Answer:
Actually they are not. Call or write me and I'll
give you a fair quote on a quality design project.
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E.
Can you design my son or daughters soccer team logo?
Answer:
We all started out our professions on a much
smaller scale, right? Call or write me and we can discuss
your project. If I cannot fit you into my schedule, I can
probably find another designer who can.
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F.
How long have you been a web and graphic designer?
Answer:
They say that as a child, you
should ask yourself this question, "if you had a million dollars, what would
you do?" From the moment I can remember anything at
all, I was drawing pictures and telling stories. If I had
a million dollars now, I would ditch "the man"
and build my own design firm. (if "the man" is
reading this, sorry, I really do appreciate health
benefits, 401k and all the free lunches!). In
summary, I've been a professional designer (after college)
for 9 years.
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G.
Where did you go to college?
Answer:
Proud to say that I was a Western
Illinois Univeristy Leatherneck. In addition, I was also
an active member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. In the spring of 1996 I graduted
and moved back home for a few months until I landed my
first full time job. Let this be a lesson to all those out
there questioning the opportunties a state school can
offer. I may not be independantly rich (yet), but I have something much more
valuable . . . I'm happy! Oh and a special thanks goes out
to Jan Clough and Terri Simmons, a couple of my more influential professors. Thanks to
my career, I'll be able to send my kids to a good college
and still remember what real design is all about . . .
connecting with people and their ideas!
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H.
How long does it take to design a website from start to finish?
Answer:
As corny as it sounds . . . it depends. You'd be
surprised at how complex projects get as they progress.
Personally, I have designed a website in three months, but
you're talking about an 8 page site and barely any complex
programming. The longest a website took was a year, but
that was for a 160 pager!
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I.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Answer:
I find that if you really listen to someone . . .
inspiration finds you. People are all born with a creative
side, some just have trouble connecting with it. To come
up with quality design, you have to be able to listen to
others AND your inner creativity. The rest, just kind of
happens.
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J.
If you weren't a designer, what would you be?
Answer:
I'd still be a designer, I'd just be a designer
doing something else (whatever that is). I've gotten my
hands dirty throughout the years though, waiting tables,
delivering newspapers, painting dorm rooms, and I even had
Bill Murray's job from Caddy Shack! Everyday I meet
someone who hates their job. They are usually on a quest
to gain as much money and recognition as they can for as
little effort as possible. My parents would be quite proud
to know that their son is not one of those people . . . I
love what I do and it often shows.
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K.
So where can we take a peek at your
resume?
Answer:
If you'd like to download my
resume, as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat), just click
here.
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The questions and answers above
are honest and sincere, but are only a starting point. Please
send me YOUR questions and comments. This website was
designed for you and will better serve your needs if I
have an understanding of what you would prefer to see.
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