Dirk Heider
Berlin
Germany
what do designers do?
I’m a graphic designer. And what do you do as a graphic designer? – Then, I try and explain my work in an abstract way, try to explain the word visual communication and its meaning. But, usually I end up giving examples of what things I design.
working at night per month
Never.
how do designers spend their time
on average workday?
on average workday?
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09:30
17:00
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designing
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research
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blogs, google, books, talking to people
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writing emails
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handling calls
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managing
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other
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how do designers develop ideas?
By trying, by discussing, by putting inspiration up on the wall.
main influences
It mostly derives from the content. I try to find a way to express the project’s content in visual ways.
what does a designers’
workplace look like?
workplace look like?
Lots of light.
what is an ideal designer like?
Just two words: obsessive and persistent.
what is a dream client like?
Someone who accepts my expertise and my experience as a graphic designer but finds the right words to correct me when I’m barking up the wrong tree.
relationship with client
Depends very much on the client.
getting along with salary
It is difficult to cope.
what do you like or dislike
about the others’ behaviour?
about the others’ behaviour?
When they are not able to stick to what was decided in meetings and constantly change their opinions.