When I moved to Portland, Oregon in 1980 to begin my design career I thought I was pretty hot stuff. However, in economic times much like today, there were no jobs to be had. In fact, the week I arrived, several ad agencies and design firms closed their doors. Companies all over the city were laying off designers. That’s when I decided to become a “sponge” and soak up as much information, or knowledge, as possible from others in the professions of advertising and design. Instead of asking if firms had available jobs, I basically begged people to talk with me about their jobs and career history through informational interview appointments.
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