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I used to be…
a long time ago in another life…
Well, because I know lots of stuff, sometimes people ask me to tell them about it.
A couple of times in the past I’ve been asked to speak to people called students every week. This is called teaching, and I really enjoy it. Unfortunately, because I’m so busy doing other stuff, I don’t have time just now to talk to students, but one day I might do it again.
The students I like best don’t want to be designers, they want to be sculptors or painters, but they have to learn a little design just in case they change their minds.
Trying to make graphic design or typography interesting to these students is a real challenge, because shouting at them doesn’t work. Giving them money works, but then a man called ‘head of the department’ says that’s not allowed, so you just have to think up other ways of getting them interested, which is the bit I like best.
Where did I learn all this stuff?
Well, I’ve been doing this for ages. Flying Solo is over fifteen years old. Before I did this, I worked for a design consultancy. I was called ‘boss,’ because I owned it. Before that, I worked for an ad agency, where I had a fancy title, ‘creative director’ and a free BMW, which always puzzled me, because I don’t drive.
I’ve done other stuff too. I used to write rubbish in hi-fi magazines (now I do it here). So even though my brain is crammed with stuff, I haven’t filled it up or worn it out yet. If I do wear it out, I’ll give you all 30 days notice, so you’ll know when to stop reading.
Any questions…
What’s the meaning of life?
There are certain questions I get asked a lot. Here’s some more of them and a few of the answers.
One of the most common is ‘hey mister, can I have a job please?’ No. Flying Solo. Get it?
Another question I’m often asked is how come I sound like I know lots of stuff. This is a deliberate ploy. In fact, I do know lots of stuff, and what I like to do is mix that with ideas.
Ideas are great. I’ll probably have more than you, so I can get you to give me money for them.