Sean Adams, a direct descendant of John Adams, is a wildly
successful figure in the world of graphic design. Sean is the executive
director of the Graphic Design program at ArtCenter and the national
president of AIGA, the oldest and largest professional membership
organization for design. He is the founder of Burning Settlers Cabin
studio in Los Angeles and was also a founding partner of AdamsMorioka,
Inc.
Sean has so much knowledge and expertise in the design field and shares it in a fun, accessible way. I enjoyed hearing his perspective on generating design ideas -- steal from others, listen to your client, write things down and don't be afraid to shake it up and do the WRONG thing.
Sean also had helpful tips on
creating a portfolio and seeking employment, emphasizing the importance
of networking and getting involved in the community. I appreciated his
encouragement to do anything and learn everything about design, since so
many designers in today's competitive job
market are multi-talented.
Lastly, Sean stressed the
significance of design history and learning about the art and artists of
the past (and present). He leaves us with the question, "Where do YOU
fall in the course of design history?"
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