Christina John
Munich
Germany
what do designers do?
I’m doing what I love and what I always wanted to do. Every day I give in to temptations based on Oscar Wilde: “One should give into temptations. Who knows if they will come again!”
additional thoughts
My father is also a graphic designer, which had a big influence on me. I wanted to become a professional like him.
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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09:00–10:00
don’t ask!
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designing
1 1 1 1
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research
1
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writing emails
1 1 1
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handling calls
1 1
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managing
1 1 1
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other
0
how do designers develop ideas?
This depends on the project, but I love to sit together with my team to brainstorm and to start conversations.
main influences
I’m inspired by nature, by music and by the humour of other people, but mainly by the exchange with others! And of course by the work of great artists and designers like Stefan Sagmeister, Jan Wilker, Robby Leonardi and many more.
what does a designers’
workplace look like?
workplace look like?
Like my chaos in my head most of the time. In general reduced with some design specials. I’m addicted to design furniture.
what is an ideal designer like?
Passionate, authentic, creative, inspiring, relevant in his work.
what is a dream client like?
Open minded, passionate, focused, reliable, creative.
relationship with client
In general very personal. Some even become kind of friends after a while.
getting along with salary
I cope well.
what do you like or dislike
about the others’ behaviour?
about the others’ behaviour?
Like: When the client inspires me with his passion and believes at his product and is ready to exchange ideas. There are always thoughts that the client brings into play, which can push the quality of the project at the end even further. Dislike: Political games.