VML Field Trip

Yesterday we took a trip to VLM near the KC Airport. We got to meet Executive Creative Director  Aaron Evenson and he talked about his job and answered our questions about the industry. 

For the time we were there, I got the just of the entire industry; 

• The entire industry is based on opinions, if your design is good or not
• You need to stand out
• There is no right or wrong
• This is a skill you need to build up over years of work
• Experience is something of a must have
• Keep track of all your experience 
• Need to know whats cool so you can choose the right design
• Maintain a blog or website
• Its better than books or print
• Fastest way of getting your name out to the world
• Basically your portfolio
• Teams will be interchangeable and can work on one or more project
• You get to travel a lot and meet people
• A team should only have one leader
• Needs to be crystal clear on instructions
• Draws boundaries but can still be leniant 

Also during the trip we got a tour of the department. I would really like to work there, everything looks so cool and the office cubes are all unique, some aren't even cubes, they're bubbles. The entire work place looks like a playground  for adults and all foods and drinks are stocked in the cafeteria.