Sunday, 13 December 2009

Proposed Position Statement

Ten short statements that identify my distinctive 'positioning' as a Graphic Designer.


  1. I feel my design skills lie more towards typography, layout and photography.
  2. I am also aware of areas where I am less talented and can see ways to work around these, particular drawing/illustration where I would defiantly benefit from collaborating with someone else.
  3. I think I can be quite good at generating ideas and have a practical minded outlook which in certain circumstances can be put to good use in graphic design, I enjoy exploring something new much more than repeating past results.
  4. I enjoy using and have a keen interest in computers and technology, I think this should enable me to stay current in this fast paced industry.
  5. I feel I would be more inspired, get more excited and do better work on briefs for larger companies, rather than doing a new logo for the plumber at the end of the street, I recognize this will probably mean joining a successful agency rather than freelancing, but will result in a loss of independence as a trade off.
  6. Conversely, I know I would gain much personal satisfaction from working directly with a smaller client and being able to offer a service that can tangibly help there business, so maybe working for the plumber at the end of the street is not such a bad idea after all...
  7. I know much of the design industry in the UK is centered in London but I know I don't want to be working there. I would however consider taking a job overseas, especially somewhere warmer in winter! 
  8. I am comfortable with many aspects of business and have a fair understanding from previous experiences so feel I could work freelance without too many difficulties in this regard.
  9. I also know I have weaknesses in many aspects of sales, pitching and presenting. this was borne out in my brief and unhappy career as a used car salesperson.
  10. I know currently there is no shortage of graphic designers looking for work and to get it I need to be motivated and flexible, as well as skilled

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