CreativeState

At Creative State, there's no lack of opinions.  We share them pretty freely around here, and that's part of what makes it a great place to work.  Still, sometimes we get an opportunity to share our advice to people who really want it.  Back in May, I got one such request from a student at the Art Institute of Portland.

Admire it or do it? Hobbyist or Professional? So you're considering becoming a creative. What should you do next?

I don't spend too much time thinking about what's popular. When it comes to design, I'm a hippy. I follow where the wind takes me, ebbing and flowing (and sometimes crossing!) through multiple styles, effects, typefaces, and other treatments.