Tim Jäger
engineer
Munich
Germany
what do designers do?
Designers create the interfaces through which humans interact with information. Designers are necessary for turning a good idea into a great one.
worked together before
Never.
working at night per month
A couple of times per month.
how do designers spend their time
on average workday?
on average workday?
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09:00
17:00
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designing
1 1 1
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research
1 j
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writing emails
1 j
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handling calls
1
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managing
1
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other
0
how do designers develop ideas?
Looking at preexistent concepts, visual art from all periods of history, established ideas in the field of aesthetics.
what does a designers’
workplace look like?
workplace look like?
Clean desk, an Apple computer, some books, blank sheets of paper.
what is an ideal designer like?
Concise, well-educated, opinionated, no nonsense.
relationship with designer
Designers are an integral contributor to the process and to be consulted and respected with regards to their areas of expertise.
getting along with salary
They cope well.
designer’s monthly salary
2.501 – 3.000 €
what is a dream client like?
Precise requirements, involvement in the creative process, ability to accept the designers judgement.
what do you like or dislike
about the others’ behaviour?
about the others’ behaviour?
Like: strong opinion on how things should be done, ability to explain their decisions that led to the design. Dislike: usage of prefabricated elements.