After watching 'Wim Crouwel's Advice for Young Designers,' I recognized that he pointed out a few fears I have regarding my career in graphic design, along with positives that reenforce my desire to be a part of said community.
What scares me is the fact that I will one day need to find my own identity, make my mark, have a 'style.' I find myself afraid that there is nothing new to offer to the world. That everything has been done, and all I have left to do is create repeats. That frightens me.
But then I look to what I love.
Mr. Crouwel said that we need to keep a look out for all the possibilities we can find, taking hold of them, and using them to our advantage. But at the same time, we need to keep our feet grounded, and really follow our passions and dreams, knowing that if we are happy, we have found our calling and can pursue greatness.
I have always found a liking to page layout and typography. As pointed out by Mr. Crouwel, the media is growing. With it, the need for web and mobile designers is rising. If I could pick a sub field within communication design, I would venture into the world of web layout and HTML5/CSS. I just hope that one day I am proud to flip through my portfolio, knowing I have done my best and am happy in my career.
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