Two or three years ago, one of our clients came to us for some interior design assistance. We explained to them that we really didn’t do that, but they were on a limited budget and really needed a hand. We noted that the whole thing was outside of our skill set; however, we could likely pick a selection of colours for the walls, which would inexpensively allow them to bring some life to a rather generic space.
Ads are good. Design is good. Typography is good. Films are good. Music is good. Everything is really, really good. Image quality and sound fidelity is awe inspiring. Technology is amazingly efficient and exciting. And still, everything is good. Little is great, some is awful, but most is good. Good. Yay. Yee-haw. Good.
When I was 22 and looking to land a gig as a creative, I always wondered what the person doing the hiring wanted to see in my application. As a result, I did a lot of neat things, and sometimes got a call back. I also made some big mistakes. If I could talk to my 22 year old self, I’d probably note a couple things. First, enjoy your hair, it’s not sticking around too long. Second, I’d give myself some helpful tips for getting a Creative Director’s attention.