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Web
Page Designer's Interview:
Interviewing
Jeff Rose
http://www.larims.com/
1.
Do you think that creativity is part of human nature or is it something
that must be nurtured and learned? Please explain your answer.
There are at least two components to creativity. The first is easy and
is part of human nature, which is the randomness created by genetic
mutation/variation which can lead to any novel, creative biological/physchological
innovations. The second part of creativity has only to do with the individual
minds' interaction with other systems. Oftentimes, someone would be
perceived as creative even if all they have done is collect unoriginal
information and transform it in some way. Some writers and music composers
are often considered very creative, but their self confidence and environment
can impact their creative output; in this sense, there are certain traits
like confidence and audacity that can actually be learned or observed,
and in turn, affect total creativity.
2. What is your inspiration? How has personal experience influenced
your creativity?
My inspiration has always been those people I consider to be extremely
intelligent. I learn from them and they allow me to set my intellectual
goals ever higher. The final product that I am today is entirely due
to personal experience. And so, I would credit my creativity to each
person and thing that has entered my life from beginning to now.
3. What is your favorite creation? Please explain why you selected this
one.
I would be biased and select the Web Page Design (creating web pages).
It did not jump into existence in a single leap, but has been creatively
revised over the centuries until it's modern form. The idea is elementary,
but the potential creative output has been and always will be infinite.
Our latest computer technologies represent some of the greatest achievements
of all mankind.
4. What do you wish to accomplish with your art?
Persuading people of my own philosophy, that life is much happier and
fulfilling if we appreciate people that are wiser than ourselves.
5. How do you know when a piece or project is finished and needs no
additonal work?
When I finally convince myself that it could be no different or better
or needs no further improvement- and that’s often very difficult
to convince myself of!
6. Have you ever been faced with negative feedback? How was this reflected
in your work, if at all?
I don’t perceive most criticism as negative. If I think the criticism
is valid, then I should consider it and use it to help improve.
7. What impact do you think that commercialism and the media has had
on your work? Is this good or bad?
None, I entirely based my designs on my personal beliefs. Luckily, people
I interact with find it creative.
8. Are you a fan of cartoons? If so, what is your favorite one?
I’ve sampled on a few modern ones, and of them I would favor Family
Guy. That is the one cartoon on T.V. that continues to push the bar
on what is taboo and what is not, oftentimes in the form of clever satire.
9. What is playing in your CD player/Ipod right now?
Nothing
10. If you had to be any of these things, which would you like to be?
a) a member of the opposite sex, b) a clock, c) a pair of shoes, d)
a duck
Please explain your choice.
D, a duck. Having a more intimate experience with raw nature through
the life an animal would be a life-altering experience.
11. If you only had 24 hours to live, how would you spend your day?
Spend time with people that enjoy me and time doing things I enjoy.
Write.
12. Does your work convey a specific emotion or message?Emotions and
messages are indeed the only thing that my work conveys.
Creative
Genius's Interview:
Interview
with Professional Dance Instructor: Isabelle Ramirez ”
http://www.isabellesalsa.com/
1.
Do you think that creativity is part of human nature or is it something
that must be nurtured and learned? Please explain your answer.
I
believe that children are naturally imaginative and creative and
if nurtured grow to be creative adults. Too often, however,
creativity is stifled out of young people. Later in life these adults
have under developed creative ability and difficulty getting in touch
with their imagination, source of creativity.
2.
What is your inspiration? How has personal experience influenced your
creativity?
Many
things inspire me. I was lucky enough to have support from
my family; they encouraged me to not follow along with the status quo,
but to think uniquely, question, and form my own ideas and methods.
3.
What is your greatest passion and what do you wish to accomplish in
life?
Dance
is my art form because it has always been my unique way
to express myself and feel alive. Performing for an audience is
a very fulfilling experience; choreographing engages the creative
process and is thus rewarding; but teaching for me has become a wonderful
challenge and opportunity to pass on my gift and inspire discovery through
dance in others.
4.
How do you know when a piece or project is finished and needs no additonal
work?
When
the deadline arrives. Part of the creative process is discovering
new options, alternative ideas, shaping, molding, changing, and the
process never seems to end. There is a point however when one
becomes mostly content with the product and feels it is ready to
be presented.
5.
Have you ever been faced with negative feedback? How was this reflected
in your work, if at all?
I
have found that negative criticism interrupts my creative flow.
Once put down it is difficult to find the inspiration again.
6.
What impact do you think that commercialism and the media has had on
your work? Is this good or bad?
I
always try to stay true to myself and pay attention to what's going
on around me but find my own perspective. Commercialism of dance
has had positive and negative effects. Commercializing art tends
to water it down and making it less unique, yet simultaneously makes
it more accessable to the masses.
7.
What is your favorite type of music and why?
I
love jazz (classic, Latin, fusion), soul, rhythm and blues, classical.
They are rich, complex, and soulful.
8.
What is playing in your CD player/Ipod right now?
Stevie
Wonder
9.
If you had to be any of these things, which would you like to be?
a) a member of the opposite sex, b) a clock, c) a pair of shoes, d)
a duck
Please explain your choice.
A
duck; I would have the amazing ability of flight, be able to
glide on water, have a simple life, be one with nature.
10.
If you only had 24 hours to live, how would you spend your day?
I'd
go to a stunningly beautiful place in nature, hold the ones I love,
listen to my favorite music and dance.
11.
Does your work convey a specific emotion or message?
When
I create a dance it is usually inspired by a particular feeling,
state of mind or simply as a reflection of the music.
When I listen to music I am either inspired to move or visualize movement
that seems to be written in the music.
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