There’s a saying in the creative industry that you have to pay your dues before you can pay your bills. Well I’ve paid my dues, and I’ve been fortunate enough to pay my bills. Now I find myself looking around and wondering what’s next for me. With over 30 years in Art Direction and Design, I’ve earned a significant amount of creative capital, and I want to spend it in a way that matters.
It seems my career has come full circle since what originally attracted me to Graphic Design was the idea of visually communicating useful information to a wider audience. As I look toward my next project, I’m thinking about things that are important to me; art, music, education, social justice, diversity, health & wellness, the environment, scientific advances… And I’m trying to figure out how best to contribute my talents. The good news is that design is design. It doesn’t matter if it’s corporate, entertainment, publishing, digital or print. With design, the message is the medium. That’s why I love it.
So I’m officially launching my own exploratory committee to see how I can combine making a living with making life better for everyone. I welcome any positive ideas and feedback from my friends in the creative community.
