Joseph Buckel
Illustrativum Enthusiasticus
Twenty One Years
Born in Syracuse, NY. Educated in Princeton, NJ & Alpharetta, Statesboro, and Atlanta, GA. Love to travel as much as possible, even small distances can be an experience! My design is a developing style. At this point in my design career, I am continuously trying new things with photography, drawing, and any other elements of fine art. The need to try new things keeps me from getting bored in my work and serves as inspiration to create. Knowing that I can achieve anything I put my mind to keeps me going as well. I inspire myself by comparing my former self doubt with my new found confidence in my artistic abilities. I look forward to see what comes out next...
When asked to pick a major during my freshman year of college in 2004, I hesitated. Was I supposed to know what I wanted to do for the rest of my life at age 17? As a fifth year college student, I have tasted many different majors, and none have tasted as sweet as Graphic Design. From anthropology to early childhood education, I would always loose myself in a sketch during lectures. When I sat down to study for a written test one day, I was looking at my notes and realized what they really were, compositions of text and imagery. Creating these compositions during lectures was the key factor in keeping me awake and semi-interested in what the professor was saying; this was no way to go through college. Graphic Design allows me to go through college doing what I like to do while learning more about what really interests and challenges me as a person.
As challenging as Graphic Design has proven to be, my projects always come together in the end with the help of computers and critiques. Since I was a child, I have always excelled in computer applications. Learning the programs of Adobe Creative Suite 3 has allowed me to apply fine art skills and compositional sense to numerous projects. I look forward to the even higher quality of work I will be able to produce during exploration of other programs. I also look forward to exploring these programs with the design team at Georgia State. My professors, peers, and myself (the design team) have gotten me to where I am today as a designer. Staying part of a team is crucial to an individuals development of style and skills as a graphic designer.
I believe that a huge part of achieving success is to learn from and share with others, never hesitate. Another important aspect to the design process in to know your subject. I believe that one must experience the project foregoing it’s completion.
As a developing designer, it is difficult to point out characteristics from the finished product that identify work as my own. It is, however, easy to pick out distinctive markings which form my creation process. The physical research I do allows me to create an applicable final product for the client or project. For instance, when I was rebranding Skate Escape, I went skating, got bike service, etc. I like to get as involved as I can with the endeavor.
My most productive days are spent at my bedroom desk with plenty of water, good food breaks, and the sounds of BNN.fm (radio out of the Netherlands)
jb@jobekel.com
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