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Internships – What They Are And What They Aren’t.
Jun 9th
Internships are a hotly contested topic among designers. In certain situations having an intern is ok, and other times, it’s not. Here is a little info on what an internship is, and more importantly what an internship isn’t.
AIGA defines an intership as follows.
Cut the fat.
Apr 12th
I’ve had some great clients over the years, but I’ve also had more than my fair share of bad ones too. There is a saying that goes something like
“90% of your problems come from 10% of your clients.”
The key is making sure that the 90% of your clients aren’t being negatively effected by the 10% of problem makers. So instead of trying to make the 10% happy, just drop them. Check out the video on the Indian Lunch Carriers and see the keys to their success. If you have a client that’s giving you more problems than you feel like you should deal with. Get rid of them. They’re just slowing you down, and not letting you service your other clients that aren’t bringing you down. More >
Are Internships Really Worth It? Well, It Depends.
Jan 21st
Internships used to mean that a student would work alongside a seasoned senior design professional or an art director in a design studio or advertising agency for a proscribed period of time. The intern would learn the ropes from someone who understood the demands of the real world. This was (and still is) an extremely valuable experience for both the intern as well as for the Art Director. In the good old days, this used to be called an “apprenticeship.” What better way is there to learn that which can’t be taught in a school environment. It’s also a great way to see if someone is a good fit for an organization. In some cases, I consider internships to be the equivalent of another year of school. Three months at MTV can go a long way! More >
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