Web Designer interview

Evening Miss Vanessa,

I appreciate you choosing me for your interview, and I will gladly answer your questions 8).

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 creativity is definitely part of human nature, it is something we are born with or without. All people tend show creativity from early age, in everyday activities, and even their thought processes. Obviously, anyone can learn to paint, but not everyone can be creative enough to make something of value. You can take all the classes and tutorials in the world, but they will be pointless if you aren't creative. Creativity can be learned to a small degree, but in the end...you can't fake creativity ;).

 

2. What made you decide to follow a creative career choice (though possibly risky) rather than something more stable?

Creativity made me do it. I think this is a good question. At first glance, creative careers sound VERY risky...especially when I first looked into it.....It can be quite scary to say the least. My main fear was "Wait! There are so many people that can do what I do....right?" "Will I even be able to get a job?" That's where the answer to question #1 comes in. Some creative people are driven, and others are not. The ones that are driven can easily obtain success if they focus correctly. If a person is passionate enough about what they do, they can easily stand above the masses of their fellow "creatives" and have a very stable career. I think that can be applied to anything...really...just more so in the creative field.

The real answer is, I enjoy doing what I do. I pursued (and still pursuing) my happiness ;).

3. What is your inspiration? How has personal experience influenced your creativity?

My primary inspiration comes from my fiancee, Ivy...and my turtle. I used to look up to all the people who were better than me, talent-wise...but now we all look up to each other, so it is sorta cool. Personal experience has greatly influenced my creativity. The more things I am exposed to, the more things I have to thing about, and all that is expressed through creativity. Experiences, whether good or bad will always be good experiences (I know that doesn't make since). So in other words, there is no such thing as a bad experience, even though certain situations might not be so good;).

My secondary inspiration comes from all of the creative people in the world. Whether they are creative teachers, professors, designers, artists, writers, dads, moms, etc. Creative people will always be thinking differently, outside the box. They all give a different perspectives on things, which is great and something to look forward to.

4. How do you know when a piece or project is finished and needs no additional work?

A project is finished when you are proud with what you have created. I also believe that a creative person is never done with their OWN work; they will always want to go back for revisions here and there. I'm sure even Picasso could vouch for that. However, when working with clients/projects where you have deadlines...you pretty much have to: meet the project requirements, make sure everything is accessible/functioning properly, and then you can go above and beyond the expectations of the project with your own touch of creativity.

5. What is playing in your CD player/Ipod right now?

Tiesto - In Search of Sunrise 6 - Allure ft. Julie Thompson - Somewhere Inside of Me

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Hopefully my answers weren't too short!

Creative genius interview

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 think creativity is a part of human nature because when I first touched a turntable and a mixer I already knew how to blend two songs together with no one ever showing me how to do it. I've tried teaching someone everything I know but that person didn't sound the same.

2. What made you decide to follow a creative career choice (though possibly risky) rather than something more stable? What is your inspiration? How has personal experience influenced your creativity?

I decided to follow a creative career over a stable one because it's different. Not so many people can do I can do, so I actually believe there's more of a demand for someone with creative career then just a stable career.

3. What is your favorite creation? Please explain why you selected this one.

My favorite creation(s) would have to be my mixtapes, because they show my creativity well.

4. What do you wish to accomplish with your art?

Like everyone in the music industry, I always look for new ways to take my art to a new level.

5. Have you ever been faced with negative feedback? How was this reflected in your work, if at all?

Feedback can't really be negative, you just have to take it as constructive criticism and improve your game.

6. What impact do you think that commercialism and the media has had on your work? Is this good or bad?

Commercialism and the media always helps exposure, it's always changing but you just have to change with it. Good.

7.Are you a fan of cartoons? If so, what is your favorite one?

I would have to say Ren & Stimpy, the old one.

8. What is playing in your CD player/Ipod right now?

Rythmixx Vol.1

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.

I would be a clock, so I can have more power with my hands.

10. If you only had 24 hours to live, how would you spend your day?

I would spend it with friends and family. I would also find out a way to live longer.