Tiana Tippetts

Comm 1010
October 3, 2015
Interviewing Project Part 1
Background Information
My interviewee:
I chose to interview David Krummenacher. I met David last week while taking a
Photoshop certification course through SLCC. He is the instructor. David is a graphic
designer and works for KUED. I plan on interviewing David at his office, I asked him if
he would be willing to show me a sort of day in the life of and give a tour of his office,
he agreed.
Career Research:
I am currently studying graphic design at SLCC and will be finished with my degree next
semester (Spring 2016). According to my research
(https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/wi/utalmis/reempfullrept.do?soccode=271024&oititle=Graphic
%20Designers), the projections for Graphic Designers in Utah 2012-2022 are as follows:
There are currently 1,640 employed graphic designers in the Salt Lake Metro Area, with
projections of 2,090 by 2022, an annual change of 2.8%. The national average has a 0.7%
increase, which puts Salt Lake above average for the nation. The pay scale ranges from
$30,480 annually for inexperienced graphic designers to the median of $45,020 annually
in the Salt Lake Metro area. These projections are the same as the national level. The top
3 companies who hire graphic designers are: 15% by specialized design services, 13% by
advertising agencies and 9% by newspaper or book publishers.

Interview Schedule
Opening:
Hello David, thank you for taking time to meet with me. As previously mentioned, I
am interviewing you, a graphic designer for my Communications class, as this is the field
I am graduating in myself. Id like to ask a few questions about how you started your
career, what it is like to work as a graphic designer, and lastly, what advice you have for
me. I will be writing down notes as the interview progresses. This interview should be
about 30 minutes if that is okay with you?
Body:
Getting started as a Graphic Designer:
1) What made you decide to work as a graphic designer?
2) What education/experience brought you to your current position?
3) What avenues did you take to get to your current job? (online, in person,
resume, portfolio, connections)
Working as a Graphic Designer
1)
2)
3)
4)

What is the best part?

What is the worst part?
What is the best way to work with clients?
What tools do you use the most? (computer programs, hand rendering,

thumbnails)
5) What does an average work order/time line consist of?
6) How do you keep up with the latest trends?

Advice
1) What would you recommend for me to get my foot in the door?

2) What is the most important piece of advice you can give me as a new Graphic
Designer?
Clearinghouse question
Is there anything you can think of telling me that I may have overlooked? Are there any
sources you would recommend for me to research further?
Closing
Thank you for your time and for letting me ask you these questions. I am impressed with
your knowledge in the field. I feel as if this conversation will really help me prepare to
enter the workforce as a Graphic Designer. It was a pleasure to meet you.