Welcome

Salutations,

This blog has been created to post my latest experiments in design and advertising design, reviews of existing designs by companies/professionals, and to share my experiences in the wilds on safari when it comes to job hunting.  It is my hope that my experiences prove to be useful to you out there in the Internet, and my fellow graphic designers out there.  Even if I only help one person out, it'll be an accomplishment.

So here is some background on me;

I am a 23yr-old graphic designer, shamelessly categorized as "freelance" right now since anything I do is free, because I'm not getting any paying work right now.  I am also a writer (amateur), and graphic novelist (amateur).  I have a Bachelor's of Science in Graphic Design from The Art Institutes (I'll get on them later).  I am a native New Yorker from the Hudson Valley, the part of NY right above New Jersey, and has spent the last five years in Pittsburgh, PA.  Thanks to the 'bustling' economy, the job market for Graphic Design isn't exactly top notch here, so I am in the works of relocating to New York in a few short weeks.  In the meantime, to prep for the move, I am creating a list of Advertising and Design agencies, and employment agencies.  I will be e-mailing, faxing, calling, and good old fashioned mailing these places with my cover letter, resume, & portfolio samples.

Now From time to time, I will be posting some of my own work if ideas and designs, but mostly I will review an ad campaign per week.  Old stuff, new stuff, whatever grabs my interest that week.  I will discuss target audience, methods, influences, and whether it achieved it's goal or not.  You can agree or disagree, freedom of choice and voice as always.

So here is to hoping you stick with my through this crazy adventure, the fears & dreams of the future, the frustrations, tears, joys, and triumphs.  Here is to the uncertainties of life and the future.

Much Love,

K.Taylor