Nicole Schwarz
Berlin
Germany
what do designers do?
Being the only graphic designer at an academic publisher.
working at night per month
Never.
how do designers spend their time
on average workday?
on average workday?
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09:00
18:00
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designing
1 1 1 1
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research
0
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writing emails
1
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handling calls
1 j
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managing
0
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other
1 1 j
having meetings
how do designers develop ideas?
Thinking, starting, dismiss, beginning again, thinking, speak with other graphic designers.
main influences
Nature, the all-day-around, people, discussions, books.
what does a designers’
workplace look like?
workplace look like?
Different, sometimes very chaotic, and sometimes i need nothing more than a kitchen table.
what is an ideal designer like?
Straight, emotional, troubleshooting, clear, inspirational.
what is a dream client like?
Open, brave, inspirational, curious, rich.
relationship with client
Depends on the person i work with, and how i know him/her.
getting along with salary
I cope well.
what do you like or dislike
about the others’ behaviour?
about the others’ behaviour?
I like when they are open minded. I don’t like when they think they know the rules how to design and just need me to execute their design-ideas.