Brian Lisowski is currently working as a web designer at an internet marketing company in Boston. He has a strong background in graphic design.
How did you become interested in web design?
I suppose I’ve always had a fascination with design, weather it was an ad in a magazine or the graphics on the bottom of a skateboard. It wasn’t until high school that I realized that people actually made careers from designing.
What type of training best prepared you for your work as a web designer?
I had a great graphic design program in high school; I was given the opportunity to take classes in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as the fundamentals of design. Currently I am studying web design at Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging and Arts to further my web development skills.
What is an average day at work like for you?
I would say there is never an average day; I could be working on an apparel design one day and coding a new web page the next.
What types of projects are you currently working on?
I recently just finished designing web page mock ups for Big Bad INC. and creating a new website for Lucent Productions.
What do you like most about your job?
Everyday provides me with a new challenge; the design is never finished and there is always some way to make something just a little better.
What advice do you have for others who are interested in pursuing a career in this profession?
Surround yourself with people who believe in you and your dreams. Learn as much as you can from others in the field and figure out how to gather inspiration from the world around you.
